
Sales Arborist Representative | Chicago, IL
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Job overview
The Sales Arborist Representative serves residential and commercial customers by assessing tree needs, providing estimates, and developing plant health care programs. The role also builds client relationships, supervises crews assigned to customer jobs, and assists the District Manager with team direction. The position is on site in Chicago and includes travel of up to 25%.
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Company: The Davey Tree Expert Company
Locations: Chicago, IL
Additional Locations: NA
Work Site: On Site
Req ID: 231133
Position Overview
Invest in your future. Join one of the largest employee-owned companies in the nation! Davey has a unique culture that focuses on the open exchange of ideas, community partnerships, a commitment to safety, and delivering unrivaled client service while acting as industry leaders in horticultural and environmental services.
Job Duties
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Work as a tree doctor that makes house calls!
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Educate residential and commercial customers on the needs of their trees.
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Provide customers with estimates based on their needs.
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Develop and update annual plant health care programs.
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Create and build relationships with new and existing clients.
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Set up and supervise crew members assigned to customer jobs.
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As part of the office and field management team, the Sales Representative assists the District Manager in the direction of whole team.
Qualifications
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Love of the outdoors
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ISA Certified Arborist ®
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Required: Valid driver’s license
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Regional plant and horticulture knowledge
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Good people skills; self-motivated; computer proficient and organized
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Must be knowledgeable and experienced with tree care, hazard tree evaluation, integrated pest management and industry approved tree care practices
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Preferred: Relevant pesticide and related licenses and certificates
Additional Information
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Paid time off and paid holidays
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Opportunities for advancement
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On the job training for the right candidates
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All job specific equipment and safety gear provided.
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401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match
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Employee-owned company & discounted stock purchase options
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Group Health Plan
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Employee referral bonus program
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Locations throughout US in major cities and desirable areas
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Career Development Program supported by Industry Expert Safety Specialists & Skills Trainers
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Scholarship Program for Children of Employees
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Charitable matching gift program
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Compensation Data: $78-$150k+ per year, pay is a mix of the base salary and commission schedule. (2-4 years minimum experience)
*all listed benefits available to eligible employees
Company Overview
Divisional Overview
The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.
The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there’s a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.
Accommodations: If requested by employee or otherwise as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at [email protected] .
Employment Type: Permanent
Job Type: Full Time
Travel Expectations: Up to 25%
How this job compares
Set against the 8,557 open Sales Representative jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$78–150K/yr
- Illinois median$63–108K/yr185 salary ranges
- US median$75–107K/yr4,465 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $114K, is 24% above the Illinois median midpoint ($92K) — in the top quarter of Sales Representative salary ranges in Illinois.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 268 open Sales Representative jobs in Illinois and 8,557 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Sales Representative postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years at the median (3,834 postings).
- Education
- 614 of the 8,557 open Sales Representative jobs (7%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.
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