Arborist Sales Representative
About The Position
Bartlett Tree Experts is seeking a full-time Arborist Representative to join its Memphis, Tennessee team. The role combines arboriculture knowledge with client relationship development to help grow the business. The Arborist Representative visits client properties, assesses tree and shrub care needs, and provides scientific recommendations. The position covers sales and service across a defined territory and includes responsibility for client relationships, proposals, job supervision, sales goals, safety, transportation, and pesticide compliance. Bartlett emphasizes safety, scientific research, lifelong learning, and career development. The company provides training, continuing education, and resources from the Bartlett Tree Experts Research Laboratories in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Requirements
- 1–3 years of related experience in the tree care industry or prior sales experience.
- ISA Arborist Certification or the ability to obtain it quickly.
- Ability to learn to identify regional trees and shrubs, diagnose pests and diseases, and recommend corrective action or proactive management plans.
- Valid driver's license.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- A degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Turfgrass, Environmental Science, Plant Science, Outdoor Recreation, Agriculture, or a related field is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Manage all areas of sales within a defined territory, including selling, marketing, customer service, administration, production, and training.
- Meet daily with existing and prospective residential and commercial clients to evaluate tree and shrub care needs.
- Establish, develop, and maintain positive business and client relationships within the territory.
- Prepare and provide client proposals using sales process tools, software, and other technologies.
- Supervise work to ensure jobs are completed according to the signed contract and to the client's satisfaction.
- Set sales expectations with the immediate supervisor and work to meet sales goals.
- Implement and enforce safety, transportation, and pesticide compliance programs.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation.
- Base salary (draw) plus commission.
- Advancement opportunities; the company promotes from within.
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Company-provided uniforms, vehicle, laptop, and cell phone.
- Training, continuing education programs, and resources from the Bartlett Tree Experts Research Laboratories.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
