Sales Arborist

Default Brand; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

SavATree is hiring a Sales Arborist in Northbrook, IL. You will be the trusted advisor for property owners, promoting tree health and landscape care while expanding your territory.

Expect to diagnose landscapes, prepare service estimates, and coordinate with crews to ensure client satisfaction. You will network, seek referrals, and represent SavATree at events, contributing to environmental stewardship and growth in a dynamic field role.

Qualifications

• Degree in arboriculture or related field preferred.
• ISA Certified Arborist certification preferred.
• Drive and passion for learning in a high-growth outdoor company.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow your assigned territory by building long-term relationships with clients and prospects.
• Diagnose landscapes, provide expert recommendations, and prepare estimates for services.
• Coordinate with crews, oversee project execution, and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Network, generate referrals, and create new business opportunities.
• Represent SavATree at community events while promoting environmental stewardship.

Skills

Relationship building

Customer problem solving

Education

ISA Certified Arborist

TRAQ - Tree Risk Assess Qu

Arboriculture, Urban Forestry, Horticulture, Plant or Environmental Sciences, or Landscape Management degree preferred

Job description

Qualified candidates may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000, determined by experience and credentials at time of hire.

What We Offer

At SavATree, your success is our priority. Here’s how we invest in you:

• Compensation: Minimum guarantee plus unlimited commission potential, with most Sales Arborists earning more than $130,000 annually. Total compensation typically ranges from $50,000 to $250,000+ based on territory performance.
• Benefits: Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, plus a 401(k) with company match.
• Time Off: Time-off to support your work/life balance
• Training & Development: Comprehensive sales, leadership, and technical training. Financial support for becoming an ISA Certified Arborist.
• Recognition & Rewards: Annual Winner’s Circle all-expense-paid trip for top performers, employee referral bonus programs, and career growth opportunities.
• Tools for Success: Company vehicle program and the chance to work with some of the most advanced, safety-focused crews in the industry.

About the Role

As a Sales Arborist, you will be the trusted advisor to property owners, ensuring the health and safety of their trees, plants, and landscapes.

In this role, you will:

• Develop and grow your assigned territory by building long-term relationships with clients and prospects.
• Diagnose and monitor landscapes, provide expert recommendations, and prepare estimates for services.
• Coordinate with crews, oversee project execution, and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Network, generate referrals, and create new business opportunities.
• Represent SavATree at community and industry events, from trade shows to garden clubs, while advocating for environmental stewardship.

About You

You are:

• Passionate about the outdoors and making a positive environmental impact.
• Skilled at building relationships and solving customer challenges.
• Motivated to learn, grow, and adapt in a fast-paced, high-growth company.
• Known for integrity, attention to detail, and commitment to delivering on promises.
• Excited to collaborate, problem-solve, and spend your day out in the field.

A degree in Arboriculture, Urban Forestry, Horticulture, Plant or Environmental Sciences, or Landscape Management is preferred, but not required. Green industry experience helps, but drive and a passion for learning are even more important.

Physical Demands

This role involves being outdoors and frequently lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.

About SavATree

SavATree was founded 45 years ago with a mission to preserve trees threatened by the gypsy moth epidemic. Since then, we’ve grown into a nationwide leader in tree, shrub, and lawn care services. Unlike companies that focus on removal, our work is rooted in preservation and care.

We are a values-driven organization built on teamwork, integrity, respect, and a relentless commitment to making a positive impact. When you join us, you’ll find a collaborative, competitive, and caring environment where your contributions matter. As we like to say:When you work here, you thrive here.

SavATree is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

ISA Certified Arborist

TRAQ- Tree Risk Assess Qu

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