Arborist Sales Representative
About The Position
Bartlett Tree Experts is seeking a full-time Arborist Representative to develop and maintain long-term client relationships and help grow the business. The role combines arboriculture knowledge with sales and client service. The representative visits residential and commercial properties, evaluates tree and shrub care needs, and provides scientific recommendations. The position is responsible for sales and related activities within a defined territory, including marketing, customer service, administration, production, and training. The representative prepares client proposals, oversees contracted work to ensure it meets the agreement and client expectations, and works toward sales goals while implementing safety, transportation, and pesticide compliance programs.
Requirements
- 1–3 years of related experience in the tree care industry or prior sales experience.
- Ability to pass a criminal background check.
- ISA Arborist Certification.
- Ability to learn to identify regional trees and shrubs, diagnose pests and diseases, and recommend corrective actions or proactive management plans.
- Valid driver's license and clean motor vehicle record.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Turfgrass, Environmental Science, Plant Science, Outdoor Recreation, Agriculture, or a related field.
Responsibilities
- Manage sales within a defined territory, including selling, marketing, customer service, administration, production, and training.
- Meet with existing and potential residential and commercial clients daily to evaluate tree and shrub care needs.
- Establish, develop, and maintain positive business and client relationships in the territory.
- Prepare and provide 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 personal sales expectations with the immediate supervisor and work to meet sales goals.
- Implement and enforce safety, transportation, and pesticide compliance programs.
Benefits
- 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
