Field and Arborist Sales Trainee
The Davey Tree Expert Company · Elmsford, NY · 2 days ago
ManagementFull-time
About the role
We are currently looking to add a dynamic Field & Arborist Sales Trainee to our passionate team of landscape professionals. Your office is outdoors, and you get a new view every day!
Responsibilities
- Learn to work as a tree doctor that makes house calls.
- Educate residential and commercial customers on the needs of their trees.
- Provide customers with estimates based on their needs.
- Develop and update annual plant health care programs.
- Create and build relationships with new and existing clients.
- Set up and supervise crew members assigned to customer jobs.
- Learn to be a part of the office and field management team.
- Assist the District Manager in the direction of the whole team.
Qualifications
- Love of the outdoors.
- Must obtain ISA Certified Arborist® after hire.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Regional plant and horticulture knowledge.
- Good people skills; self‑motivated; computer proficient and organized.
- Ability to complete extension courses on Tree Biology, Tree Pruning and Removal, and Plant Health Care.
- Preferred: Relevant pesticide and related licenses and certificates, if required by state law.
Pay
- Sign‑on bonus: $2,500.
- Base compensation: $60,000 – $75,000, based on experience and certifications.
Benefits
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- Opportunities for advancement.
- All job‑specific equipment and safety gear provided.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
- Employee‑owned company & discounted stock purchase options.
- Group Health Plan.
- Employee referral bonus program.
- Locations throughout the U.S. 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 (available to eligible employees).
Employment type: Permanent, Full Time. Travel expectations: None.