District Business Developer
Job Details
- Location
- 1901 Williamson Court, Louisville, KY
- Category
- Sales Arborist
- Job Type
- Full-Time
- Job Number
- DISTR006789
Overview
What We Offer
• Compensation: Ranges from $80,000+ per year, including bonus potential, based on experience and performance
• Benefits: Health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other company benefits
• Time Off: Paid time off to support your work/life balance
• Career Growth & Development: Opportunities for professional development and advancement within a high-growth company
• Team & Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a supportive, low-ego team with a focus on learning, growth, quality, safety, and delivering exceptional client service
Position Summary
The District Business Developer drives new commercial sales at SavATree by cultivating prospects, onboarding clients, and partnering with branches to deliver high-quality work. A typical day may include:
• Building a book of commercial accounts, from single locations to multi-site clients
• Identifying client needs, determining budgets, and closing sales in collaboration with branch arborists
• Maintaining strong internal relationships to ensure seamless client service
• Prospecting and generating new business through outreach to developers, property managers, and large corporations
• Learning and leveraging the full range of SavATree services to maximize client opportunities
• Staying current on industry trends, regulations, and best practices
About You
You are results-driven, self-motivated, and experienced in green industry business development. You bring:
• 5+ years in sales or business development in the green industry or related field
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Solid business acumen for budgeting and forecasting
• Ability to balance strategic and tactical responsibilities; no task is too small
• Collaborative, low-ego approach and servant-leader mindset
• Established network of industry contacts
• Willingness to travel 30–40% of the time and work flexible hours as needed
• Authorization to lawfully work in the U.S.
About SavATree
SavATree was founded 45 years ago with a mission to preserve trees threatened by the gypsy moth epidemic. Since then, we’ve grown into a nationwide leader in tree, shrub, and lawn care services. Unlike companies that focus on removal, our work is rooted in preservation and care.
We are a values-driven organization built on teamwork, integrity, respect, and a relentless commitment to making a positive impact. When you join us, you’ll find a collaborative, competitive, and caring environment where your contributions matter. As we like to say: When you work here, you thrive here.
Physical Requirements
• Ability to travel frequently to client sites
• Flexibility to work non-standard business hours and days as needed
Equal Opportunity
SavATree is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. We are committed to creating a diverse environment where all employees feel valued and respected.
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