Arborist Sales Representative

Bartlett Tree Experts; New Milford (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts, located in New Milford, Connecticut, is seeking a full-time Arborist Representative to join our growing team. This role focuses on building strong client relationships while assessing tree and shrub care needs, providing scientific recommendations, and driving sales.

The ideal candidate will have experience in arboriculture or sales, possess strong interpersonal skills, and ideally hold an ISA Arborist Certification. We offer a safety-first culture with advancement opportunities and comprehensive benefits including medical insurance and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of related experience in the tree care industry or prior sales experience.
• ISA Arborist Certification or ability to obtain.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all areas of sales within a defined territory.
• Meet with existing and potential clients daily.
• Establish and maintain positive business and client relationships.

Skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to identify trees and shrubs

Sales experience

Education

Degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, or related field

Job description

About Bartlett Tree Experts

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

Job Overview

We are seeking a full‑time Arborist Representative to join our growing team. In this role, you will combine your passion for arboriculture and enthusiasm for sharing knowledge to establish positive client relationships. You will help 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.

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 the 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.
• Implement and enforce all safety, transportation, and pesticide compliance programs.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of related experience in the tree care industry or prior sales experience.
• ISA Arborist Certification or ability to obtain – we will pay for the cost of the exam and help you prepare.
• 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 but not required.

Benefits

• Safety-first culture and professional workplace.
• Base salary (draw) plus commission.
• Advancement opportunities – we promote 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 other resources provided by the Bartlett Tree Experts Research Laboratories in Charlotte, NC.

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