Benefits:- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- Company car
About UsRTEC 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 OpportunityThis 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