Job Title: Senior Estimator / Quotations Manager

(Job Location: Potter’s Bar depot)

Thor’s Trees is an established and dynamic tree care company based in North London, continually striving to improve and enhance our services. We are looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented Quotations Manager to join our growing team in Potters Bar. 

This is an exciting opportunity to be a key part of our sales team, ensuring the efficient management of client quotations while contributing to the success of our growing business. If you excel in a dynamic environment and are eager to drive results while advancing your career, we’d love to hear from you.

You will be working independently and understanding the needs of the business to ensure a high standard of service delivery to ensure customer satisfaction.

This position offers an exciting challenge for a highly motivated team player to advance their career within a stable working environment for a successful and growing company.


(This job may best suit a climbing arborist looking to progress their career and wants to pursue other skills)

The Role...

Within the role of the Quotations Manager, you will oversee the delivery of practical arboriculture operations throughout the business.

Working independently and understanding the needs of the business to ensure a high standard of service delivery to ensure customer satisfaction.

This position offers an exciting challenge for a highly motivated team player to advance their career within a stable working environment for a successful and growing company.

Key Responsibilities...

- Meeting clients and offering good arboriculture advice.

- Surveying costing and preparing quotes.

- Planning and scheduling work.

- Completing planning applications and assisting with planning queries.

- Carrying our staff management, inductions and site safety audits (training in this field will be offered).

Essential skills...

- Minimum 3 years UK climbing experience (preferably team leader level)

- Proven experience in tree estimating / surveying would be beneficial.

- Working knowledge of BS3998:2010 (Tree Work – Recommendations) and relevant UK tree legislation.

- Full UK driving license (minimum 3 years experience).

- IT Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Xero is desirable but not essential).

- Self-motivated & Driven: You should be proactive and able to take initiative.

- Resilience: Able to manage a busy workload and meet deadlines.

- Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills.

- Presentation: Excellent telephone manner and good presentation skills.

- Influencing & Negotiating: Ability to influence and negotiate effectively, particularly with clients.

- Commercial Awareness: A strong understanding of business processes and goals.

Desirable Skills:

- Professional Tree Inspection (PTI) certification.
- Working knowledge of BS 5837 (2012) – Trees in Relation to Design, Demolition and Construction.
- Membership with a recognised arboricultural body (e.g., Arboricultural Association or Institute of Chartered Foresters).
- Sales Experience: Any prior experience or interest in sales is beneficial. You'll be involved in supporting sales activities, generating leads, and engaging with potential clients.

Key skills:

- Excellent customer service skills
- Excellent communication and planning skills
- Ability to manage arborist teams.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Diary Management
- Negotiating
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritise effectively.
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Prioritising tasks
- Customer Service
- Administration
- Sales
- Detail-orientated
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong attention to detail

Salary and Benefits...

• Salary: £30,000 - £38,000 per annum (depending on experience) 

+ 

Commission based pay structure


• Target-led bonuses

• Company Car

• 28 days paid holiday a year

•  Enhanced Holiday Allowance for Loyalty

• Pension Scheme: Automatic enrolment into our company pension scheme

• All PPE, equipment, and workwear provided

• Continuous professional development (CPD)

• Overtime prospects

• Work with a fun, passionate and energised team. 

• Target led PAID team days out

• Long-term successful applicants may be entitled to Thor's Trees 'Premium employee benefit scheme.

• Continuous Professional development & support within your role

How to Apply...

If you're looking for a role where you can grow, thrive, and be a key player in an evolving business, we would love to hear from you. Apply today by sending your CV and a cover letter explaining why you're the perfect fit for the role!

Thor's Trees is an equal opportunities employer and we value diversity in our workplace.

Please Note: In addition to the administrative duties, this role includes responsibilities related to sales, such as generating leads and communicating with prospective clients. 

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about taking on a sales-support role who is passionate about providing unrivalled value to our clients and helping us grow the business.

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