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Company: The Davey Tree Expert Company
Locations: Chicago, IL
Additional Locations: NA
Work Site: On Site
Req ID: 213890
Position Overview Invest in your future. Join one of the largest employee-owned companies in the nation! Davey Tree has a unique culture built on open collaboration, community partnerships, commitment to safety, and delivering exceptional client service. As industry leaders in horticultural and environmental services, we believe in empowering our team and nurturing talent from the ground up.
We are currently looking to add a dynamic Sales Trainer to support the development of our passionate tree care professionals.
About the Role
The Sales Trainer will be responsible for enhancing the performance and confidence of our Sales Arborists by delivering impactful training, real-world coaching, and behavior-based skill development.
This position will directly support our mission to educate clients, grow customer relationships, and promote best-in-class arboricultural services across our residential market.
Compensation $95,000 - $125,000 plus bonus (Based on experience)
Job Duties Training & Facilitation
- Deliver engaging, customized sales training programs that support the full customer journey from consultation to service execution.
- Lead onboarding and continuous education efforts that align with Davey’s brand, service offerings, and customer expectations.
- Conduct live and virtual sessions that blend classroom learning, field training, and interactive coaching:
Educating clients on the needs of their trees
Building and maintaining long-term client relationshipsCollaborating with management to guide overall team direction and success
Coaching & Support
- Mentor SalesArborists with ride-alongs, one-on-one coaching, and skills reinforcement.
Deliver consistent feedback and support through structured coaching huddles and check-ins.
Partner with field leadership to promote alignment, accountability, and performance.
Demonstrate a continuous improvement mindset to develop others through personalized personal growth plans focused on improving skills, habits, and motivation.
Program Evaluation
- Analyze sales metrics and assessment results to identify skill gaps and measure training impact.
- Continuously refine content and delivery based on feedback, performance trends, and field observations. - Provide executive reporting on program ROI and recommend next steps.
Qualifications - Proven success in arboricultural sales, training, or coaching roles, ideally in a service-based or green industry setting.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of relationship-based selling, customer lifecycle strategies, and technical service sales.
- Comfortable working in both office and field environments and willingness to travel as necessary.
- Analytical skills to measure and refine training effectiveness.
- Bachelor’s degree in business, horticulture, marketing, or related field preferred.
- Completion of an accredited sales coaching program is highly valued.
- ISA Certified Arborist preferred.
- Familiarity with CRM systems or related client and sales management technology preferred.
Additional Information Paid time off and paid holidays
Opportunities for advancement
All job specific equipment and safety gear provided
401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match
Employee-owned company & discounted stock purchase options
Group Health Plan
Locations throughout US 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
*All listed benefits available to eligible employees
Company 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.
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.
TheDavey 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.
Employment Type: Permanent
Job Type: Full Time
Travel Expectations: Up to 25%
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