Arborist Sales Representative

Bartlett Tree Experts • Bethel, CT

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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 expertise with sales and client service. The representative visits residential and commercial properties, evaluates tree and shrub care needs, and provides scientific recommendations.

The position covers all sales activities within a defined territory, including selling, marketing, customer service, administration, production, and training. The representative prepares client proposals, supervises contracted work, sets sales expectations with a supervisor, 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.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.
• ISA Arborist Certification or 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 and clean motor vehicle record.
• 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 potential 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 proposals using sales process tools, software, and other technologies.
• Supervise work to ensure jobs follow the signed contract and meet client expectations.
• 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, including base salary (draw) plus commission.
• Advancement opportunities and promotion 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 Bartlett Tree Experts Research Laboratories.
• The company will pay for the ISA Arborist Certification exam and help the employee prepare.

What This Job Offers

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