Head of Tree Care Division

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

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.

• 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

• Lead arbor crews, sales arborists, and production leaders

• Recruit, develop, and retain top talent

• Establish culture, accountability, and performance standards

• Build SOPs, safety standards, and operational consistency

• Manage equipment, backlog, and production planning

• Serve as architect for future multi-branch expansion

• Provide technical leadership in tree health, pruning, removals, PHC, and diagnostics

• Ensure high-quality service delivery and professional credibility

• 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)

• Base Salary: $135K–$150K

• Performance-based incentives tied to growth and profitability

Base Salary: $120,000-$150,000 per year