Sales Arborist Trainer | Mid Atlantic

The Davey Tree Expert Company•Baltimore, WA

4d•$95,000 - $125,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Sales Trainer will be responsible for enhancing the performance and confidence of our Sales Arborists by delivering impactful training, real-world coaching, and behavior-based skill development. This position will directly support our mission to educate clients, grow customer relationships, and promote best-in-class arboricultural services across our residential market

Requirements

Proven success in arboricultural sales, training, or coaching roles, ideally in a service-based or green industry setting
Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of relationship-based selling, customer lifecycle strategies, and technical service sales
Comfortable working in both office and field environments and willingness to travel as necessary
Analytical skills to measure and refine training effectiveness

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in business, horticulture, marketing, or related field preferred
Completion of an accredited sales coaching program is highly valued
ISA Certified Arborist preferred
Familiarity with CRM systems or related client and sales management technology preferred.

Responsibilities

Deliver engaging, customized sales training programs that support the full customer journey from consultation to service execution
Lead onboarding and continuous education efforts that align with Davey’s brand, service offerings, and customer expectations
Conduct live and virtual sessions that blend classroom learning, field training, and interactive coaching: Educating clients on the needs of their trees Building and maintaining long-term client relationships Collaborating with management to guide overall team direction and success
Mentor Sales Arborists with ride-along, one-on-one coaching, and skills reinforcement
Deliver consistent feedback and support through structured coaching huddles and check-ins
Partner with field leadership to promote alignment, accountability, and performance
Demonstrate a continuous improvement mindset to develop others through personalized personal growth plans focused on improving skills, habits, and motivation.
Analyze sales metrics and assess results to identify skill gaps and measure training impact
Continuously refine content and delivery based on feedback, performance trends, and field observations
Provide executive reporting on program ROI and recommend next steps.

Benefits

Paid time off and paid holidays
Opportunities for advancement
All job specific equipment and safety gear provided
401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match
Employee-owned company & discounted stock purchase options
Group Health Plan
Locations throughout US in major cities and desirable areas
Career Development Program supported by Industry Expert Safety Specialists & Skills Trainers
Scholarship Program for Children of Employees
Charitable matching gift program
All listed benefits available to eligible employees