Arborist Sales Representative

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