Arborist Sales Representative | Naperville, IL

The Davey Tree Expert Co.; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 78,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off and holidays

Advancement opportunities

Safety gear provided

401(k) with company match

Employee-owned company & stock options

Group Health Plan

Employee referral bonus program

Career Development Program

Scholarship program for employees' to/

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a Sales Arborist Representative Trainee to join our field and office team. Your office is outdoors, and you’ll work on developing relationships with residential and commercial customers while learning to educate them about tree health and care.

You’ll earn a compensation mix of base salary and commissions, with opportunities for advancement, and an established training path toward ISA Arborist certification.

Qualifications

• Love of the outdoors.
• Must obtain ISA Certified Arborist after hire.
• Required: Valid driver’s license.
• Regional plant and horticulture knowledge.
• Good people skills; self-motivated; computer proficient and organized.
• Must be able to complete extension courses on Tree Biology, Tree Pruning and Removal, and Plant Health Care.
• Preferred: Relevant pesticide licenses (state dependent).

Responsibilities

• Learn to work as a tree doctor that makes house calls.
• Educate residential and commercial customers on the needs of their trees.
• Provide customers with estimates based on their needs.
• Develop and update annual plant health care programs.
• Create and build relationships with new and existing clients.
• Set up and supervise crew members assigned to customer jobs.
• Learn to be a part of the office and field management team.
• The Sales Representatives assist the District Manager in the direction of the whole team.

Skills

People skills

Self-motivated

Computer proficient

Organized

Love of outdoors

Regional plant knowledge

Education

ISA Certified Arborist

Pesticide licenses (state dependent)

Job description

Company: The Davey Tree Expert Company
Locations: Naperville, IL
Additional Locations: NA
Work Site: On Site
Req ID: 226188

Position Overview

Sells products to business, government establishments or individuals at sales office, customer’s place of business or other locations by performing the following duties.

Job Duties

What You'll Do:

• Learn to work as a tree doctor that makes house calls!
• Educate residential and commercial customers on the needs of their trees.
• Provide customers with estimates based on their needs.
• Develop and update annual plant health care programs.
• Create and build relationships with new and existing clients.
• Set up and supervise crew members assigned to customer jobs.
• Learn to be a part of the office and field management team.
• The Sales Representatives assist the District Manager in the direction of the whole team.

Qualifications

What We're Looking For:

• Love of the outdoors
• Must obtain ISA Certified Arborist ® after hire
• Required: Valid driver’s license
• Regional plant and horticulture knowledge
• Good people skills; self-motivated; computer proficient and organized
• Must be able to complete extension courses on Tree Biology, Tree Pruning and Removal, and Plant Health Care
• Preferred: Relevant pesticide and related licenses and certificates, if required by state law
• Preferred: Relevant pesticide and related licenses and certificates, if required by state law

Additional Information

What We Offer: *

• 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
• Employee referral bonus program
• 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
• Compensation Data: $78-$150k+ per year, pay is a mix of the base salary and commission schedule. (2-4 years minimum experience)

*all listed benefits available to eligible employees

Company Overview

Invest in your future. Join one of the largest employee owned companies in the nation! Davey has a unique culture that focuses on the open exchange of ideas, community partnerships, a commitment to safety, and delivering unrivaled client service while acting as industry leaders in horticultural and environmental services.

We are currently looking to add a dynamic Sales Arborist Representative Trainee to our passionate team of tree care professionals. Your office is outdoors, and you get a new view every day!

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.

The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there's a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.

Accommodations: If requested by employee or otherwise as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at [e-mail].

Employment Type: Permanent
Job Type: Full Time
Travel Expectations: Up to 25%