Sales Representative | Arborist
Salary: $85,000–$150,000 per year (based on experience, certifications, qualifications, and performance)
Job Type: Full-Time
Join a Team That Values Experience
Barberton Tree Service, Inc. is a family-owned company that has proudly served Northeast Ohio for over 55 years. We are one of the region’s leading providers of residential, commercial, and municipal tree care and serve as the area’s premier emergency tree response team.
We’re looking for an experienced arborist who understands that great tree care starts with knowledge, professionalism, and exceptional customer service. If you enjoy building relationships, solving problems, and helping customers make informed decisions while working alongside one of the area’s most respected tree care teams, we’d love to talk with you.
This is an outstanding opportunity for someone who enjoys being outdoors, takes pride in the tree care profession, and wants to be part of a company that invests in quality, safety, and long-term relationships.
Position Summary
As a Sales Representative | Arborist, you will work directly with residential, commercial, and municipal clients by evaluating tree care needs, preparing accurate proposals, educating customers on proper tree care, and coordinating projects from estimate through completion.
Success in this position requires strong arboricultural knowledge, excellent communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to build lasting customer relationships while supporting the operational success of our crews.
Primary Responsibilities
- Meet with residential, commercial, and municipal clients to evaluate tree care needs.
- Prepare accurate estimates and professional proposals for tree trimming, removals, stump grinding, plant health care, emergency work, and related services.
- Provide outstanding customer service throughout the entire sales process.
- Develop and maintain long-term client relationships while generating new business opportunities.
- Follow up on estimates, answer customer questions, and assist clients in selecting the best solutions for their properties.
- Coordinate with operations to schedule work efficiently and communicate all job specifications and customer expectations.
- Help organize work schedules to maximize crew productivity and equipment utilization.
- Ensure required permits, traffic control, utility notifications, and road closure requirements are addressed before work begins.
- Conduct post-job follow-up to ensure customer satisfaction and identify additional service opportunities.
- Represent Barberton Tree Service at community events, trade shows, and networking opportunities.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience in the tree care industry.
- Minimum of 5 years of tree service sales or estimating experience.
- Minimum of 3 years working as a full-time Arborist.
- Extensive knowledge of tree pruning, removals, rigging, climbing, aerial lifts, crane operations, and industry best practices.
- Strong understanding of tree care equipment, capabilities, and operational limitations.
- Ability to identify native tree species and recognize proper pruning techniques.
- Experience working in confined work areas and developing safe, effective work plans.
- Strong communication, organizational, and customer service skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, email, mapping software, and GPS navigation.
- Valid Ohio driver’s license with a clean driving record required.
- CDL is preferred but not required.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
- Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen.
Why Barberton Tree Service?
At Barberton Tree Service, you’re more than an employee, you become part of a team that values integrity, professionalism, safety, and craftsmanship. Our reputation has been built over decades by hiring experienced people who take pride in their work and care about doing the job right.
If you’re looking for a long-term career with a respected company that values your knowledge, rewards performance, and provides opportunities for continued growth, we’d love to hear from you.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Medical Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Retirement Plan
- Employee Discount Program
- Gym Membership Discount
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $85,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company car
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Have you done Arboriculture work in the past? What is the length of time doing Arboriculture work?
- Please describe your previous experience as a Tree Service Sales Representative or Estimator.
Experience:
- Tree Care: 10 years (Required)
- Tree Service Sales or Estimating: 5 years (Required)
- Full-Time Arborist: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- CDL A (Preferred)
- Certified Arborist Certification (Required)
- Ohio Driver's License (Required)
Location:
- Barberton, OH 44203 (Required)
Work Location: In person
