Arborist Sales Representative

Bartlett Tree Experts•Bel Air, MD

2d•$59,956 - $69,992

About The Position

Bartlett Tree Experts is seeking a full-time Arborist Representative to develop and maintain long-term client relationships while helping grow the business. The role combines arboriculture knowledge with sales and client service. The representative visits residential and commercial properties, assesses tree and shrub care needs, and provides scientific recommendations. The position covers a defined territory and includes sales, marketing, customer service, administration, production oversight, and training. The representative also supervises work to ensure it follows the signed contract and meets client expectations, and implements and enforces safety, transportation, and pesticide compliance programs.

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.
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 across a defined territory, including selling, marketing, customer service, administration, production, and training.
Meet daily with existing and potential residential and commercial clients to assess tree and shrub care needs.
Establish, develop, and maintain positive business and client relationships in the territory.
Prepare and present 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 personal sales expectations with the immediate supervisor and work toward sales goals.
Implement and enforce safety, transportation, and pesticide compliance programs.

Benefits

Competitive compensation of $1,153 to $1,346 per week.
Base salary (draw) plus commission.
Safety-first culture and professional workplace.
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.
Access to training, continuing education programs, and resources from the Bartlett Tree Experts Research Laboratories in Charlotte, NC.
The company will pay the cost of the ISA certification exam and help the candidate prepare.