Arborist Sales Trainee

Bartlett; Village of Westbury (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Uniforms

Company vehicle

Laptop

Cell phone

Training resources

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts in Westbury, NY is seeking an Arborist Representative Trainee to join our field team. You will learn selling, client service, and tree-care operations while earning through a base draw and commissions in a safety-first environment.

During training you’ll meet residential and commercial clients, evaluate tree and shrub needs, and progress toward a full-time Arborist Representative role. A valid driver’s license and ISA certification potential are required or supported.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of related experience in the tree care industry or sales.
• ISA Arborist Certification or ability to obtain (company pays exam).
• Valid driver's license with clean motor vehicle record.
• Degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Turfgrass, Environmental Science, Plant Science, Outdoor Recreation, Agriculture or related field preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Learn 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 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 signed contracts and to client satisfaction.
• Set up personal sales expectations with immediate supervisor and prepare to meet sales goals.
• Work as a member of a tree care crew during training until transitioning to a full-time Arborist Representative.

Skills

Strong interpersonal

Communication skills

Sales aptitude

Customer service

Driving skills

Education

Degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, ...

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 an Arborist Representative Trainee 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 Trainee, you will work alongside Bartlett's dedicated team of arborists to help cultivate the skills and expertise you need to succeed in all aspects of our business through ongoing training and mentoring.

• $28.00 - $40.00 per hour
• A safety-first culture and professional workplace
• Base salary (draw) plus commission
• 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

• Learn 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
• Work as a member of a tree care crew during the training process until transitioning to a full-time Arborist Representative
• 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!
• Valid driver's license and clean motor vehicle record
• 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.

Westbury

NY

Arborist Representative

10/13/2026

Regular Full-Time