Arborist Sales Representative

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Company car

About Us
RTEC has been serving Northern Virginia since 1996, focused on practical, science-based tree care and long-term client relationships. We take pride in doing things the right way—protecting properties, improving landscapes, and building a team that shows up, follows through, and keeps getting better.

The Opportunity
This is a field-driven sales role with real ownership, not a desk job, but not purely fieldwork either.

As an Arborist Sales Representative , you’ll split your time between meeting clients on-site, building proposals, and managing the workflow behind the scenes to keep jobs moving.
This role is designed for someone who wants to grow---fast. You’ll be expected to learn quickly, stay organized, adapt to changing priorities, and take ownership of your results and income.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Meet with residential and commercial clients to walk properties and understand their tree and plant health needs
• Learn to identify common tree and shrub species, diagnose issues, and recommend practical, science-based solutions (after the training period)
• Build clear, accurate proposals using company tools and technology
• Manage your work end-to-end---balancing field visits, client communication, proposals, and administrative follow-through
• Stay on top of your pipeline: follow-ups, approvals, scheduling coordination, and job progression
• Maintain and grow client relationships through consistent communication, follow-up, and quality service
• Work closely with Production teams to ensure jobs are executed safely, correctly, and as sold
• Monitor job progress and support quality control to ensure client satisfaction
• Adapt your schedule and priorities as needed---weather, client needs, and operations shift daily
• Generate opportunities through referrals, repeat clients, and proactive outreach

What You’re Accountable For

• Setting clear sales goals with your manager and consistently working to meet or exceed them
• Managing the full sales cycle, including communication, estimating, follow-up, and job coordination
• Ensuring what is sold is clear, accurate, and executable in the field
• Taking ownership of client experience from first contact through job completion
• Supporting and reinforcing company safety, transportation, and pesticide compliance standards

What We Offer

• Base pay + uncapped commission with strong earning potential
• Company-provided vehicle, laptop, phone, and uniforms
• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• PTO and 6 paid holidays
• Simple IRA (after eligibility period)
• Paid ISA Certification support
• Ongoing training and continuing education opportunities
• Clear path for advancement---we promote from within
• A safety-first, professional work environment focused on quality and continuous improvement

Who You Are

• You enjoy working outdoors but are also comfortable handling the behind-the-scenes (basic software and CRMs) work that keeps things running
• You’re dependable---when you commit to something, you follow through
• You’re motivated by performance, growth, and the opportunity to increase your earnings
• You communicate clearly and can build trust with a wide range of clients and your team
• You stay organized and can manage multiple priorities without constant oversight
• You adapt quickly when plans change and don’t get stuck when things shift
• You’re willing to learn the technical side of tree care and apply it in real situations
• You take feedback seriously and use it to improve

Background & Requirements

• 1-3 years of experience in tree care, landscaping, or sales preferred
• ISA Arborist Certification (or willingness to obtain with company support)
• Willingness to learn tree and shrub identification, pest/disease diagnosis, and proper treatment recommendations
• Degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Turfgrass, Environmental Science, Plant Science, Outdoor Recreation, Agriculture, or a related field is preferred, but not required
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Ability to pass a criminal background check
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Physical Requirements

• Work is performed outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Ability to lift or move up to 50 lbs as needed