Sales Arborist

Kramer Tree Specialists is a family-owned business that has been operating throughout the Chicago area for over 50 years. We focus on utilizing safe, sustainable and innovative strategies to maintain and manage our clients’ trees.

We are seeking an experienced Sales Arborist who combines technical arboriculture expertise with a passion for helping clients protect, enhance and experience the value of their trees. This isn't just another sales position, it's an opportunity to become a trusted advisor to homeowners, commercial property managers, municipalities, and businesses by providing expert tree care recommendations while growing your own book of business.

If you enjoy being out in the field, solving problems, meeting new people, and closing business while making a real impact on the health of our urban forests, we'd love to meet you.

Compensation & Benefits:

Competitive commission-based compensation with earning potential of $55,000-$125,000+ annually.

We also offer:

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Vacation
• Personal Days
• Paid Holidays
• Company vehicle and tools needed for success
  

Sales Arborist Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain long-term relationships with residential, commercial, and municipal clients
• Conduct on-site property inspections and evaluate tree health and safety
• Diagnose tree and shrub health issues, pests, and diseases
• Develop professional arboricultural recommendations following ANSI standards
• Prepare accurate proposals and cost estimates for tree care services
• Present recommendations and educate clients on safe, professional tree care
• Partner closely with production crews to ensure successful project execution
• Attend networking events and business development functions to generate new opportunities
• Consistently achieve sales goals while delivering exceptional customer service
  

Sales Arborists Qualifications:

• ISA Certified Arborist (or ability to obtain certification within 90 days)
• 2+ years of arboriculture experience
• Proven sales experience or strong customer relationship management skills
• Excellent knowledge of tree identification, plant health care, pruning, removals, pest management, and diagnostics
• Ability to prepare estimates and develop detailed client proposals
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Comfortable networking and developing new business opportunities
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects
• Valid Illinois Driver's License with a safe driving record
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in an environmental or related field (preferred)

Our office is conveniently located in the western Chicago suburbs near Wheaton, Winfield and St. Charles, easily accessible from the I-355 and I-88 interchange.