Sales Representative Water Quality

Lavallee Systems; Maine; On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Lavallee Systems is seeking a Water Quality Sales Representative to educate homeowners on water treatment options and provide tailored solutions. You will conduct on-site tests, present proposals, and guide customers toward healthy, efficient homes.

We offer training, mentorship, and a commission-based incentive plan. A base salary is provided with growth opportunities in a locally trusted, award-winning plumbing and HVAC team based in Eastern Massachusetts and serving homeowners in Maine.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in chemistry, environmental science, biology, or related field preferred.
• Experience in sales (1-3 years) preferred.
• Basic understanding of water chemistry and environmental health concepts.
• Ability to learn and communicate the science behind water treatment systems.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to connect with homeowners.
• Confidence presenting and explaining technical information in simple terms.
• Highly motivated, organized, and goal-oriented with a desire to grow in sales.
• Proficient with digital tools (CRM, mobile forms, Microsoft Office).
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-home consultations with homeowners to evaluate water quality concerns and provide tailored solutions.
• Perform on-site water chemistry tests (hardness, pH, chlorine, iron, TDS) and explain results in clear, everyday language.
• Develop leads from marketing programs, referrals, inbound calls, and local community events.
• Proactively generate new business through direct outreach and cultivating new customer relationships.
• Develop new lead sources through networking, community engagement, and local partnerships.
• Prepare and present proposals, explain financing options, and close sales professionally.
• Maintain accurate activity records and customer notes in CRM (ServiceTitan, etc.).
• Follow up on completed installations to ensure satisfaction and identify opportunities for upgrades or service memberships.
• Participate in daily sales huddles and ongoing training to enhance product and technical knowledge.
• Represent the company’s brand values — professionalism, integrity, and commitment to customer health — in every interaction.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

CRM proficiency

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma

Associate or Bachelor's in chemistry/environmental science

Tools

CRM (ServiceTitan)

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Bonus based on performance
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Tired of just having a job? At Lavallee Systems, we offer a career – one where you’ll grow, earn well, and make a real impact. Join our award-winning team and become part of a local company that values craftsmanship, integrity, innovation, and teamwork. We’re offering a competitive wage and benefit package and, more importantly, a workplace where you can thrive for years to come.

The Water Quality Sales Representative plays a vital role in delivering clean, safe, and great-tasting water to homeowners throughout our service area. This position combines science-based problem-solving with relationship-driven selling. You’ll learn how to assess household water chemistry, educate customers about treatment options, and guide them toward healthier, more efficient homes.

This is an opportunity to build a professional sales career with a high-growth residential water quality company. Training and mentorship are provided; motivation, curiosity, and integrity are required.

Wage and Benefits Package

• Base salary $45-50,000, based on experience, plus commission (performance-based incentive plan).
• Paid Time Off: Up to 4+ weeks vacation and sick time based on length of service
• Paid Holidays: 7
• Yearly Bonus
• Term Life Insurance: 100% Company Paid
• Retirement Plan: 3% company match
• Additional Insurance Available: Short-term disability, long-term disability, accident, and vision
• Paid, structured training and product certification program.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-home consultations with homeowners to evaluate water quality concerns and provide tailored solutions.
• Perform on-site water chemistry tests (hardness, pH, chlorine, iron, TDS) and explain results in clear, everyday language.
• Develop leads from marketing programs, referrals, inbound calls, and local community events.
• Proactively generate new business through direct outreach and cultivating new customer relationships.
• Develop new lead sources through networking, community engagement, and local partnerships.
• Prepare and present proposals, explain financing options, and close sales professionally.
• Maintain accurate activity records and customer notes in CRM (ServiceTitan, etc.).
• Follow up on completed installations to ensure satisfaction and identify opportunities for upgrades or service memberships.
• Participate in daily sales huddles and ongoing training to enhance product and technical knowledge.
• Represent the company’s brand values — professionalism, integrity, and commitment to customer health — in every interaction.

Skills / Abilities / Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in chemistry, environmental science, biology, or related field preferred.
• Experience in sales (1-3 years) preferred.
• Basic understanding of water chemistry and environmental health concepts.
• Ability to learn and communicate the science behind water treatment systems.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to connect with homeowners.
• Confidence presenting and explaining technical information in simple terms.
• Highly motivated, organized, and goal-oriented with a desire to grow in sales.
• Proficient with digital tools (CRM, mobile forms, Microsoft Office).
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle.

Performance Metrics

• Sales growth relative to target.
• Conversion rate of appointments to closed sales.
• Customer satisfaction and review rate following installations.
• Accuracy and completeness of CRM documentation.

Lavallee Systems is an award-winning plumbing, heating and A/C company based in Eastern Massachusetts. Founded by Jim Lavallee and family-owned for over 30 years, we have a reputation for excellent service, impeccable attention to craft, and a commitment to guiding clients to make informed decisions about their options for system repair and replacement.

Compensation: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

About Us

Lavallee Systems is comprised of professional, highly-trained plumbing and HVAC technicians. We pride ourselves on our solution-based philosophy to make sure we resolve even the most difficult heating, cooling, and plumbing problems. Whether we are partnering with an award-winning contractor or working directly for a homeowner, all of our clients are highly valued. Together we strive to make sure each project turns out as planned…if not better!

Many homeowners don’t realize that issues like staining, odor, or scaling are often caused by water chemistry. How would you explain what’s happening — and how treatment technology can help — to a customer who’s never heard of hard water or filtration systems before? *

When you’re meeting a customer for the first time, what do you do to build trust and show that you’re genuinely interested in helping them? *

Describe how you’ve approached generating new opportunities or following up on leads in past roles or projects. What worked, what didn’t? *

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