Sales Arborist

Tree Specialists; Holliston (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) with company match

Employer-paid disability and AD&D

Health, dental, and vision plans

HSA with employer contribution

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Legal assistance

Additional voluntary insurance options

Job summary

Tree Specialists is seeking a Sales Arborist to combine tree-care expertise with sales acumen. You will assess client properties, propose tailored care plans, and develop persuasive proposals to win new business.

As a primary contact, you’ll nurture relationships while coordinating with operations to ensure projects meet client expectations and deadlines. The role emphasizes field assessments, proactive networking, and ongoing account development, with a focus on delivering value through expert

Qualifications

• ISA Certified Arborist status or ability to obtain certification within six months of hire.
• Demonstrated sales success in tree care or landscape industries.
• Strong knowledge of arboriculture practices, tree health, and care techniques.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with a results-oriented approach.
• Proficiency with CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Bachelor’s degree in arboriculture/forestry/horticulture or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain long-term client relationships as the primary contact for tree care needs.
• Develop new business through proactive outreach, networking, and community involvement.
• Conduct on-site assessments to evaluate tree health and care needs.
• Prepare and present customized proposals and bids.
• Coordinate with operations to ensure project alignment with client expectations and timelines.
• Track sales activities and client communications in the CRM system.
• Identify opportunities for additional tree care services to support growth.

Skills

ISA Certified Arborist

Sales experience

CRM proficiency

Microsoft Office

Driver's license

Communication skills

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Education

Bachelor’s degree in arboriculture/forestry/horticulture or related field

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Put your tree care expertise and sales skills to work as a Sales Arborist with a team focused on expert service and lasting client relationships. You will assess trees on client properties, recommend appropriate care, and develop customized proposals that turn client needs into new business. As a primary client contact, you will build relationships and partner with operations teams to keep projects aligned with client expectations and timelines.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain long-term client relationships, serving as the primary contact for tree care needs.
• Develop new business through proactive outreach, networking, and community involvement.
• Conduct on-site assessments to evaluate tree health, identify care needs, and recommend appropriate services.
• Prepare and present customized proposals and bids based on client needs and project requirements.
• Coordinate with operations teams to support smooth project execution and alignment with client expectations and timelines.
• Track sales activities, client communications, and project progress in the company’s CRM system.
• Identify opportunities for additional tree care services that address client needs and support business growth.

Qualifications

• ISA Certified Arborist credential or ability to obtain certification within six months of hire.
• Demonstrated sales success in the tree care or landscape industry.
• Strong knowledge of arboriculture practices, tree care techniques, and tree species.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with a self-motivated, results-oriented approach to business development.
• Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Preferred, not required: bachelor’s degree in arboriculture, forestry, horticulture, or a related field.

Benefits

• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to a 4% company match.
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Employer-paid basic life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
• Health, dental, and vision plan options through Cigna: Open Access Plus (OAP), in-network OAP, and HSA-compatible high-deductible health plans; low and high dental PPO options; and vision coverage for exams, lenses, and frames.
• Health Savings Account with a $250 employer contribution for eligible high-deductible health plan participants, or Flexible Spending Account options.
• Pre-tax commuter benefits for parking, transit, and vanpool expenses.
• Legal assistance plan.
• Supplemental critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance options.