Business Development & General Manager

Company Overview:

Tree Heroes is a growing tree care company focused on protecting, strengthening, and developing healthy trees through proactive and preventative care practices.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Business Development & General Manager to lead the growth and expansion of our business. This role combines sales leadership, customer relationship development, and operational management. The ideal candidate is a driven leader who can create new opportunities, build lasting partnerships, manage teams, and deliver profitable business results.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

· Drive business growth by leading with sales efforts, customer relationship management, and development of local business opportunities

· Develop and execute strategies to grow revenue, expand market share, and increase customer acquisition within targeted markets.

· Identify, prospect, and develop relationships with key commercial and institutional customers, including HOAs, ISDs, hospitals, municipalities, corporate accounts, and other private/public organizations.

· Proactively engage with potential customers through networking, outreach, relationship building, and business development activities.

· Build and maintain a strong sales pipeline, track opportunities, and achieve established revenue and growth goals.

· Oversee daily business operations, scheduling, dispatching, logistics, and service delivery activities to ensure operational efficiency and high-quality customer service

· Lead and support field teams, supervisors, and operational staff to ensure work is completed safely, on time, and within company standards

· Recruit, interview, onboard, train, coach, and develop employees to build a high-performing team.

· Establish accountability, performance expectations, and professional development opportunities for team members.

· Report directly to company leadership and provide regular updates on business performance, sales activities, operational challenges, and growth opportunities.

· Serve as a key leadership resource in developing and executing company growth initiatives.

Skills and Attributes

· Demonstrates leadership, organizational, and team management skills

· Strong business acumen with experience managing operations, budgets, and performance metrics

· Ability to analyze operational data and make sound business decisions

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and operational management systems

Required Education and Experience

· Associate degree or higher preferred

· Minimum 5+ years of leadership or operational management experience, preferably within tree care, landscaping, lawn care, construction, or related service industries

· Strong understanding of arboriculture, plant health care, operational safety practices, and service delivery standards preferred

· ISA Certified Arborist certification strongly preferred

· Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record required

Compensation & Benefits

· Competitive salary and performance-based bonus opportunities

· Paid time off and company holidays

· Career development and growth opportunities

· Training and certification support

Why Join Tree Heroes?

At Tree Heroes, we are building more than a service company — we are building a culture focused on quality, growth, teamwork, and long-term impact. Joining our team provides an opportunity to help shape a growing organization while working alongside professionals committed to excellence, environmental responsibility, and exceptional customer service.

Pay: $58,000.00 - $62,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person