Job Description – Head of Tree Care Division (New England)
Location: Eastern Massachusetts (Medway & Walpole); regional oversight across New England
Reports To: Executive Leadership
Type: Full-Time | Executive Leadership Role
Overview
Our client is launching a dedicated Tree Care Division to unify and scale their existing arbor services. This role will lead the division from an established $2M base into a multi-location, high-growth regional operation.
This is a builder’s role—ideal for a commercially minded arbor leader who thrives in growth environments and wants full ownership of a division’s success.
Key Responsibilities
Division Growth & Sales
- Own revenue growth from ~$2M to $3M+ in Year 1
- Increase penetration across 800–900 existing maintenance clients
- Drive net-new tree care sales through external clients and partnerships
- Collaborate with maintenance account managers on cross-selling opportunities
Leadership & Team Development
- Lead arbor crews, sales arborists, and production leaders
- Recruit, develop, and retain top talent
- Establish culture, accountability, and performance standards
Operations & Scale
- Serve as architect for future multi-branch expansion
Technical Expertise
- Provide technical leadership in tree health, pruning, removals, PHC, and diagnostics
- Ensure high-quality service delivery and professional credibility
Qualifications
- 7+ years in professional tree care/arbor operations
- Experience managing a $1–3M+ book of business
- Proven track record of double-digit growth
- Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Arborist certification or equivalent technical expertise
- Willingness to relocate (preferred)
Compensation
- Base Salary: $135K–$150K
- Performance-based incentives tied to growth and profitability