Arborist Sales Representative

Bartlett Tree Experts; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k plan

Paid time off

Company vehicle

Uniforms provided

Laptop provided

Cell phone

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts is seeking an Arborist Representative to visit client properties in Santa Barbara, assess tree and shrub care needs, and provide scientific recommendations. The role combines sales, service, and technical guidance to grow a defined territory.

Expect a base draw of $80,000–$100,000 with commissions and advancement opportunities. A safety-first culture and comprehensive benefits accompany this full-time position in a professional environment.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years in tree care or sales experience.
• ISA Arborist Certification or ability to obtain.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to identify trees and diagnose common pests.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Meet with residential and commercial clients daily to evaluate their tree and shrub care needs.
• Prepare and provide proposals to clients using sales tools and technology.
• Supervise work to ensure contracts are fulfilled and client satisfaction.
• Set personal sales goals with supervisor and strive to meet them.
• Implement and enforce safety, transportation, and pesticide compliance programs.

Skills

Sales experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

ISA Arborist Certification

Arboriculture degree

Job description

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 to join our growing team. 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.

• Base salary (draw) $80,000 - $100,000 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.

• 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
• 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

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

Santa Barbara, CA

Arborist Representative

9/2/2026

Regular Full-Time