Arborist Sales Trainee

Bartlett Tree Experts • Southampton, NY

23d

About The Position

Bartlett Tree Experts is hiring an Arborist Representative Trainee to develop the skills needed to establish and maintain client relationships and succeed in arboriculture sales. The trainee works alongside arborists and receives ongoing training and mentoring. The role combines sales and client service with learning about the company’s operations, and includes working as a member of a tree care crew during the training period before transitioning to a full-time Arborist Representative. The listed pay is $28.00–$40.00 per hour, with a base salary draw plus commission.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of related experience in the tree care industry or prior sales experience.
• ISA Arborist Certification or ability to obtain certification.
• 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

• Learn 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 personal sales expectations with the immediate supervisor and work toward sales goals.
• Work as a member of a tree care crew during training, until transitioning to a full-time Arborist Representative.
• Implement and enforce safety, transportation, and pesticide compliance programs.

Benefits

• $28.00–$40.00 per hour.
• 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 Bartlett Tree Experts Research Laboratories.
• The company will pay for the ISA Arborist Certification exam and help the trainee prepare.

What This Job Offers

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