Arborist Sales Representative

Bartlett Tree Experts • Collierville, TN

20d

About The Position

Bartlett Tree Experts is seeking a full-time Arborist Representative for its Memphis, Tennessee team. The role combines arboriculture knowledge and sales to grow the business by developing and maintaining long-term client relationships. The representative visits residential and commercial client properties, assesses tree and shrub care needs, and provides scientific care recommendations. The position covers sales and service across a defined territory, including client service, administration, production, and training.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of related experience in the tree care industry or prior sales experience.
• ISA Arborist Certification, or 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 sales activities within a defined territory, including selling, marketing, customer service, administration, production, and training.
• Meet daily with existing and potential residential and commercial clients to evaluate their 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 follow the signed contract and meet the client's satisfaction.
• Set personal 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 provided by the Bartlett Tree Experts Research Laboratories.
• The company will pay for the ISA Arborist Certification exam and help the candidate prepare.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed