J. Blanton Plumbing

Water Mitigation Project Manager & Sales Consultant - (Sign on Bonus $1000)

Northbrook, Illinois, United StatesOn-siteFull timePlumbing

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Open: 8 days; Still in the active review window.
Open roles at this company: 13; A few open seats. Your application will get a real look.
Salary: Not posted; No range in the posting. Ask early. It is a fair question and it saves everyone time.

Days open comes from the posting date. Fill time and reposting rate come from this company's recent public postings.

The job, broken down

You'd manage water mitigation projects and sell restoration services to homeowners, property managers, and insurance professionals. It's a hybrid technical/sales role that covers everything from moisture mapping and dry logs to building new client relationships.

What you'd actually do

Prepare, review, and maintain scope sheets for restoration jobs
Review and maintain dry logs to document the drying process
Communicate with Crew Chiefs on customer expectations and scope changes
Answer customer and team questions about equipment, drying procedures, and timelines
Identify additional work needed based on site conditions and recommend it to clients
Build relationships with homeowners, property managers, insurance adjusters, plumbers, and contractors

Must-haves

2+ years of direct water mitigation sales experience
Experience in water damage restoration, mitigation sales, estimating, or restoration-related work
Understanding of water mitigation procedures, structural drying, moisture mapping, and restoration equipment
Strong communication skills with homeowners, property managers, insurance professionals, and commercial clients

Nice to have

Xactimate experience
Matterport experience

Read before you apply

Title combines two distinct roles (project manager and sales consultant) into one job, which may mean broader scope than the pay reflects
No pay range or commission structure details given, despite mentioning 'competitive pay with commission opportunities'

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Steps to get this job

1Lead your resume or cover letter with specific numbers from past water mitigation sales work (deals closed, revenue generated, client retention)
2If you have Xactimate or Matterport experience, name them explicitly near the top of your resume since the posting flags them as strongly preferred
3Prepare 1-2 examples of times you identified additional restoration work on-site and successfully recommended it to a customer, since this is called out as a key responsibility
4Be ready to speak to how you've communicated with insurance adjusters specifically, since that relationship is named directly in the posting

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What it's like to work at J. Blanton Plumbing

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J. Blanton Plumbing is a residential plumbing, sewer, drain, and (now expanding into) water restoration company headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois, founded in 1993 and serving the greater Chicago suburbs from multiple local offices. It describes itself as a fast-growing, family-owned (third-generation) home services company aiming to scale significantly over the next couple of decades; one listing puts headcount at 11-50 employees, though it appears larger given its multi-location footprint.

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About the role

Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced and customer-focused Water Mitigation Sales Representative to join our team. This role is ideal for someone with extensive water mitigation in sales experience who is equally passionate about building client relationships and generating new business. In addition to leading restoration projects, you will identify sales opportunities, educate customers on our services, and help grow our customer base through exceptional service and proactive business development.
The ideal candidate is technically skilled, highly organized, and comfortable communicating with homeowners, property managers, insurance professionals, and commercial clients.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

Minimum 2+ years of direct water mitigation sales experience.
Proven experience in water damage restoration, mitigation sales, estimating, or restoration-related work.
Xactimate and Matterport experience is strongly preferred.
Prepare, review, and maintain scope sheets to accurately document required restoration work.
Demonstrate a strong understanding of water mitigation procedures, structural drying, moisture mapping, and restoration equipment.
Review and maintain dry logs and ensure documentation accurately reflects the drying and mitigation process.
Ensure project documentation is accurate, complete, and communicated to the appropriate parties.
Communicate effectively with the Crew Chief regarding, customer expectations, scope of work, and changes in plan.
Answer customer and team questions regarding equipment, drying procedures, project timelines, and mitigation activities.
Identify additional services or work required based on site conditions and communicate recommendations clearly.
Identify opportunities to recommend additional restoration and remediation services that benefit customers.
Build and maintain strong relationships with homeowners, property managers, insurance adjusters, plumbers and contractors.

Benefits

Company vehicle and work phone provided
Company-sponsored industry certification and professional development opportunities.
Competitive pay with commission opportunities
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off
Clear growth path

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