Sales Arborist Trainee

Invest in your future. Join one of the largest employee owned companies in the nation!  Davey has a unique culture that focuses on the open exchange of ideas, community partnerships, a commitment to safety, and delivering unrivaled client service while acting as industry leaders in horticultural and environmental services.  

We are currently looking to add a dynamic Sales Arborist Trainee to our passionate team of tree care professionals. Your office is outdoors, and you get a new view every day! 

$65,000-$85,000 based on experience 

• Learn to work as a tree doctor that makes house calls! 
• Aid and assist sales team with field estimates.  
• Create and build relationships and expectations with existing clients. 
• Call on clients and conduct site visits.
• Drive organic revenue growth, as needed, by conducting sales activities to identify open bids and requests for Proposals (RFP’s), prepare bids/RFP’s and complete the full sales cycle.
• Conduct and participate in employee training.   
• Develop and update annual plant health care programs.
• Identify tree species, weeds and grasses to provide expert advice and recommend programs to preserve and protect the health of the trees, shrubs and lawns.
• Manage inventory of plant heath care products and equipment.
• Manage, as needed, sales territory as assigned and/or handle sales calls in the event of an influx.
• Lead route planning and work order alignment for maximum efficiency. Coordinate production jobs, manage crew hours, and schedule specialized services.
• Act as a central communication hub between field specialists, advising arborists and the branch office to ensure seamless project execution.

• Preferred: International Society of Arborists (ISA) certification or Massachusetts Certified Arborist (MCA)
• Required: Valid driver's license
• Required: Ability to complete required safety courses indicated in the Employee Handbook.
• Required: Proven high proficiency in skilled arboriculture and the knowledge and usage of all associated tools and equipment.
• Required: Proven ability to prioritize efficaciously and manage resources.
• Required: Proven ability to train and mentor others.
• Preferred: Fluency in Spanish is beneficial.
• Preferred: Relevant Pesticide, CDL Driver’s Licenses and certificates, if required by state law
• Good people skills; self-motivated; computer proficient and organized 

What We Offer: *

• Paid time off and paid holidays 
• Opportunities for advancement 
• All job specific equipment and safety gear provided 
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match 
• Employee-owned company & discounted stock purchase options 
• Group Health Plan 
• Employee referral bonus program 
• Locations throughout US in major cities and desirable areas 
• Career Development Program supported by Industry Expert Safety Specialists & Skills Trainers 
• Scholarship Program for Children of Employees 
• Charitable matching gift program 

*all listed benefits available to eligible employees