Swimming Pool Sales & Design Consultant

Swimming Pool Sales & Design Consultant - St. Petersburg Market

Jackson Pools, Inc.

Help homeowners turn their pool ideas into well-planned projects.

Jackson Pools is preparing our St. Petersburg office for growth in 2027. We are looking for an experienced pool sales and design professional who understands both what makes a backyard appealing and what it takes to build it. Direct experience in residential swimming pool sales, design, and construction knowledge is required.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Meet homeowners to understand their goals, property, budget, and desired timeline.
• Assess site conditions and identify issues requiring construction, engineering, or permitting review.
• Develop and present custom pool and outdoor living concepts using Pool Studio / Structure Studios or comparable software.
• Explain layouts, equipment, finishes, features, and pricing clearly.
• Prepare accurate proposals with clear scope, specifications, assumptions, allowances, and exclusions.
• Follow up consistently, keep CRM records current, and manage your sales pipeline.
• Close projects while protecting approved margins and setting realistic expectations.
• Provide a complete handoff of approved plans, selections, scope, and customer commitments to construction, and help resolve questions about the sold scope.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / PRE-INTERVIEW PREREQUISITES

• Direct experience personally selling and designing new residential swimming pools.
• Practical knowledge of pool construction stages and how site conditions affect design, cost, and scheduling.
• Ability to work independently in pool design software and explain your personal contribution to completed projects.
• Strong communication, organization, customer follow-up, and closing skills.
• Ability to attend office and customer appointments throughout the St. Pete / Tampa Bay market.
• Completed resume and application questionnaire before interview scheduling.

Florida pool project and Tampa Bay market experience are preferred.

COMPENSATION AND SCHEDULE - DRAFT TERMS FOR REVIEW

Proposed full-time role with office coordination, local travel, and homeowner appointments.

Proposed compensation: draw against commission. Proposed annual earnings range: $90,000-$125,000 for top performers. Actual earnings depend on results and the applicable written compensation plan. Final draw terms, commission timing, schedule, benefits, travel arrangements, and lead support must be confirmed before this draft is published.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit your resume and complete the application questionnaire. Distinguish your own work from work completed by your team. Be prepared to discuss two or three pool projects. Share only materials you are authorized to disclose and remove customer details or confidential employer information. If materials cannot be shared, projects may be discussed instead.

Selected candidates will discuss past projects and complete a brief hypothetical customer scenario during the interview.

PRE-INTERVIEW APPLICATION QUESTIONNAIRE

1. How much direct experience do you have selling new residential swimming pool construction? None / Less than 1 year / 1-2 years / 3-5 years / More than 5 years.

2. Describe your swimming pool construction experience, pool types, and role before and during construction. Distinguish new construction from service, maintenance, and remodeling.

3. Which pool design software have you used, when did you last use it, and how independently can you work? Did you create designs or present designs prepared by others?

4. Describe one pool project you personally helped design and sell. Include customer priorities, approximate project value, your responsibilities, and one construction issue affecting the design or price. Omit confidential information.

5. What were your approximate sales results during your most recent 12 months in pool sales? Give the period, contracts sold, total contract value, typical project value, and company-provided versus self-generated leads. If you give a closing rate, explain how it was calculated.

6. Can you attend office and customer appointments throughout the St. Pete / Tampa Bay market? Describe availability and any evening or weekend limitations. Final territory and schedule will be provided before interview scheduling.

7. Can you discuss two or three past projects and, where permitted, show examples? Yes / No / I can discuss projects but cannot share materials.

8. Once the finalized compensation structure is provided, does it meet your expectations? State your compensation expectations, questions about draw terms, and earliest start date.

DRAFT FOR INTERNAL REVIEW - NOT AUTHORIZED FOR PUBLICATION.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Application Question(s):

• How much direct experience do you have selling new residential swimming pool construction? None / Less than 1 year / 1-2 years / 3-5 years / More than 5 years. Distinguish your work from team results.
• Describe your swimming pool construction experience. What pool types have you worked on, and what was your role before and during construction? Distinguish new construction from service, maintenance, and remodeling.
• What pool design software have you used, when did you last use it, and how independently can you work? Did you create designs yourself or present designs prepared by others?
• Describe one pool project you personally helped design and sell. Include customer priorities, approximate project value, your responsibilities, and one construction issue affecting design or price. Omit confidential information.
• For your most recent 12 months in pool sales, give the period, contracts sold, total contract value, typical project value, and mix of company-provided and self-generated leads. If giving a closing rate, explain its calculation.
• Can you attend office and customer appointments throughout the St. Pete / Tampa Bay market? Describe availability and evening or weekend limitations. Final territory and schedule will be supplied before interview scheduling.
• Can you discuss two or three past projects and, where permitted, show examples of your own work? Yes / No / I can discuss projects but cannot share materials. Do not share confidential customer or employer information.
• Once the finalized draw and commission structure is supplied, does it meet your expectations? State compensation expectations, questions about draw terms, and earliest start date.

License/Certification:

• Florida driver's license (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Saint Petersburg, FL 33705

Salary : $90,000 - $125,000