Sales Arborist (ISA Certification Required) | Sacramento, CA

The Davey Tree Expert Co.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Health plans

401k with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company in Sacramento, CA is seeking a career-minded Sales Professional to grow residential and commercial tree-care services within an assigned territory. You will leverage 3–5 years of selling experience and arboriculture knowledge to provide expert recommendations and drive service growth.

The role emphasizes customer relationships, accurate proposals, and coordinating crews. A valid driver’s license and ISA Arborist certification are required; bilingual English/Spanish

Qualifications

• Arborist/horticulturist with 3–5 years of arboriculture experience.
• ISA Certified Arborist required.
• Strong sales, communication, and customer service skills.
• Valid driver’s license; CDL valuable.

Responsibilities

• Sell arboricultural services and provide recommendations to residential or commercial customers.
• Respond to client inquiries and market the organization.
• Maintain accounts and develop relationships with new clients within the territory.
• Estimate time/cost for tree removal, pruning, cabling and generate written proposals.
• Schedule work and dispatch crews to complete projects.
• Assist the District Manager in directing operations.

Skills

Sales excellence

Customer service

Territory management

Communication skills

Education

Green industry degree

Job description

Company: The Davey Tree Expert Company
Locations: Sacramento, CA
Additional Locations: N/A
Work Site: On Site
Req ID: 230896

Position Overview

We are seeking career minded, green industry professionals to act as a consultative Sales Professional for an assigned Territory. The ideal candidate will possess at least 3 to 4 years of proven success in selling and managing residential and commercial services, and has a working knowledge of tree care practices. They will have a passion for quality work with excellent organizational abilities and strong attention to detail. Must work well under pressure and be able to manage several priorities in a day; must be adaptable, creative and self-motivated.

The position involves selling and providing expert tree care services and inspections to customer properties. Responsible for insuring the safe completion of pruning, removing trees, as well as plant health care, soil care and all other aspects of Arboriculture on residential and commercial properties.

Compensation Data : $80K to $150K including Commision and Bonus Structure

Job Duties

• Sells arboricultural services; Provides sound arboricultural recommendations to residential or commercial customers
• Responds to client inquires and selling and marketing the organization
• Maintains existing accounts and develops relationships with new clients within an established territory
• Must be knowledgeable and experienced with tree care, hazard tree evaluation, integrated pest management and industry approved tree care practices
• Estimates time/cost for crews to perform tree removal, pruning, cabling and generates written proposals using proprietary software.
• Schedules work, dispatches and directs crews to complete proposed projects
• Assists the District Manager in the direction of the operation

Qualifications

• Arborist/horticulturist with preferably 3-5 years of experience in arboriculture
• Preferred: Two or Four-year degree in a green industry
• ISA Certified Arborist, required
• Expertise in leadership, crew management, training, equipment maintenance
• Prioritizes safe working procedures and familiar with ANSI and OSHA tree industry regulations
• Excellent sales and communication skills and customer service follow-through
• Good people skills; self-motivated; computer proficient and organized
• Valid driver’s license a must
• Commerical Driver's License highly valuable
• Bi-lingual (English / Spanish) highly valuable

Additional Information

We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology, and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience for employees at all levels.

• Base salary, plus commission
• Company vehicle, phone and computer provided
• Industry recognized Professional Development through The Davey Institute
• Group health plans*

• Short-term and long-term disability insurance*
• Life insurance*
• Paid parental leave
• 401k with up to a 4% company match**
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan: opportunity to buy company stock at a 15% discount
• Holidays and paid time off*
• Payroll savings plan*
• Charitable matching gift program*
• Employee referral bonus program *
• Employee Educational Scholarship*
• Davey Family Scholarship*
• 20% discount on all Davey services*
• Cell phone discounts*
• Vehicle purchase discount program*
• Plus, so much more!

*All listed benefits available to eligible employees on Day 1.

**Union employees are not eligible for 401k but may be eligible to join pension plans negotiated by local union

REQUIRED: Pre-employment Drug Screen and Social Security verification.

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%