Outdoor Sales Arborist Trainee

The Davey Tree Expert Co.; Acton (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) retirement plan with company‑a‑

Employee ownership and stock purchase

Group Health Plan

Employee referral bonus program

Career Development Program

Scholarship Program for Children of Em

Charitable matching gift program

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a Sales Arborist Trainee in Acton, MA. The outdoor office offers daily variety as you join a large, employee-owned firm focused on safety, client service, and industry leadership in horticultural and environmental services.

Your role involves field sales support, site visits, bid preparation, and developing plant health care programs while coordinating with field specialists and the branch office to ensure projects run smoothly.

Qualifications

• Preferred: ISA certification or Massachusetts Certified Arborist (MCA).
• Required: Valid driver’s license.
• Required: Ability to complete required safety courses indicated in Employee Handbook.
• Required: High proficiency in skilled arboriculture and knowledge of all tools/equipment.
• Required: Ability to prioritize and manage resources.
• Required: Ability to train and mentor others.
• Preferred: Fluency in Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Learn to work as a tree doctor that makes house calls.
• Aid and assist sales team with field estimates.
• Create and build relationships with existing clients.
• Call on clients and conduct site visits.
• Drive organic revenue growth by identifying bids and RFPs and completing full sales cycle.
• Participate in employee training.
• Develop and update annual plant health care programs.
• Identify tree species and provide expert health advice.
• Manage inventory of plant health care products and equipment.
• Manage sales territory as assigned and handle sales calls during peak periods.
• Lead route planning and work order alignment for efficiency.
• Coordinate production and ensure seamless project execution.

Skills

Driver's license

Arboriculture knowledge

Mentoring/training

Education

ISA certification or MCA

Tools

Pesticide license

CDL Driver’s License

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a Sales Arborist Trainee in Acton, MA. The outdoor office offers daily variety as you join a large, employee-owned firm focused on safety, client service, and industry leadership in horticultural and environmental services.

Your role involves field sales support, site visits, bid preparation, and developing plant health care programs while coordinating with field specialists and the branch office to ensure projects run smoothly.