Arborist Sales Representative

Bartlett - Tallahassee, FL

Full-time - Entry Level

Tallahassee, FL

Crop Production

About the position

The Arborist Representative at Bartlett Tree Experts is a full-time role focused on combining a passion for arboriculture with client relationship management. This position involves assessing tree and shrub care needs, providing scientific recommendations, and playing a key role in business growth through the establishment of long-term client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for 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.
• Responsible for implementing and enforcing all safety, transportation, and pesticide compliance programs.

Requirements

• 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!
• Ability to learn to identify trees and shrubs common to the region, diagnose pests and diseases, and recommend corrective action or proactive management plans.
• Valid driver's license.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Turfgrass, Environmental Science, Plant Science, Outdoor Recreation, Agriculture or a related field is preferred but not required.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• 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