Arborist Sales Representative

Bartlett Tree Experts; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Company provided uniforms, vehicle, laptop, and cell phone

Access to training and continuing education programs

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts in Bolingbrook is seeking a dedicated Arborist Sales Representative to manage sales within a defined territory. This full-time role combines technical knowledge in arboriculture with sales skills to evaluate client needs and maintain relationships. Responsibilities include preparing proposals, overseeing project execution, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. The position offers an annual draw plus commission, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for advancement within the company.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of related experience in the tree care industry or prior sales experience.
• Ability to learn to identify trees and shrubs common to the region.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Meet with existing and potential clients daily to evaluate tree and shrub care needs.
• Prepare and provide proposals utilizing sales process tools and technologies.
• Implement and enforce all safety compliance programs.

Skills

Sales experience

Strong communication skills

Tree and shrub identification

Customer relationship management

Education

Degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, or related field

ISA Arborist Certification

Tools

Sales process tools and software

Job description

Arborist Sales Representative

Location: US-IL-Bolingbrook

Type: Regular Full-Time

Job ID: 2026-33993

Overview

If you enjoy working outdoors in a professional and safe environment, consider a career with Bartlett Tree Experts! At Bartlett, we value a strong culture of excellence in safety, scientific research, lifelong learning, and career development.

Bartlett Tree Experts is currently seeking a full-time Arborist Representative with a high level of technical, sales, and communication skills to assume a well established and productive territory covering Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Winfield, Warrenville, West Chicago, and surrounding area. This is a unique opportunity to combine your passion for arboriculture and enthusiasm for sharing knowledge to establish positive client relationships. As an Arborist Representative, you will play an integral role in helping grow our business by developing and maintaining long‑term client relationships. You will be responsible for visiting client properties, assessing their tree and shrub care needs, and providing scientific tree and shrub care recommendations.

Benefits

• $50,000-$120,000 annual draw plus commission
• A safety‑first culture and professional workplace
• Advancement opportunities - we promote from within
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Company provided uniforms, vehicle, laptop, and cell phone
• Access to training, continuing education programs, and a variety of resources provided by the Bartlett Tree Experts Research Laboratories Charlotte, NC

To find out more about what life is like at Bartlett, check us out on Instagram @LifeatBartlett.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all areas of 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 their tree and shrub care needs
  • Establish, develop, and maintain positive business and client relationships within the defined territory
  • Prepare and provide proposals to clients utilizing sales process tools, software, and other technologies
  • Supervise work to be performed, ensuring jobs are completed based on the signed contract and to the client's satisfaction
  • Set up personal sales expectations with immediate supervisor and prepare to meet sales goals
• Responsible for implementing and enforcing all safety, transportation, and pesticide compliance programs

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of related experience in the tree care industry or prior sales experience
• ISA Arborist Certification
• Ability to learn to identify trees and shrubs common to the region, diagnose pests and diseases, and recommend corrective action or proactive management plans
• Valid driver's license
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Turfgrass, Environmental Science, Plant Science, Outdoor Recreation, Agriculture or a related field is preferred

The F. A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.