Spark Water’s Unique Foundations and Predicted Growth Outlook for 2024: Meet and Work with Patrick Benton, CEO

How does one go from working as a part-time Cutco door-to-door salesman, to working as a full-time supplier of still and sparkling water for the corporate and celebrity world? If you spend a few moments talking with Patrick Benton, founder of Spark Water, it doesn’t take long to understand that his path to success is the product of genuine, observant, and strategic entrepreneurship to improve the quality and ecofriendliness of the modern work day. 

After college, like many at age 25, Patrick wasn’t sure which direction to choose. He began his career selling Cutco knives, and made most of his first sales in various neighborhoods in San Diego. One day, while making sales rounds, he accepted a job offer from a prospective client, who organized, sold, and delivered office supplies and snacks to corporate offices. After a few months of helping this client sell and deliver office supplies, Patrick noticed that a large amount of waste and emissions were being generated from the demand of what sponsors America’s corporate productivity nearly as much as coffee these days: sparkling water. After visualizing how he could change this small part of the business, tech, and celebrity world by simply eliminating the need to deliver still and sparkling water to the office altogether, he took action immediately, and founded Spark Water, originally named Aqua Green Water (the parent company).

What Makes Spark Water Devices Unique?

Spark Water devices are 100% steel, Italian-made, industrial still and sparkling water dispensers. They are minimalist in design, and provide a sustainable, high-quality, reliable service. Within just a few years of selling Spark Water machines to offices in California, Spark Water’s revenue grew at a steep rate of 40% in 2023 and is estimated to grow by 100% in 2024. Spark Water headquarters are located in eastern Los Angeles, and satellite locations are now open in New York City and San Francisco. 

There are two machines available for industrial or home installation under the Spark brand (with four additional machines under the parent company, Aqua Green Water, shown on the product page): 

• The first machine, Spark 30, came out in 2015, and it currently has over 800 installations. It offers both sparkling and still water.

• The second machine, Spark Flavor, came out in 2023. It allows users to customize their sparkling water beverage with up to three flavors on a digital screen, and they can choose from over 100 flavors.

Pictured: Spark 30 Countertop Machine

Outside of the corporate office setting, Spark Water manufactures and installs still and sparkling water tap systems for high-end restaurants and bars. Spark also installs purified water machines for hot and cold still water for spas and gyms.

A Sneak-Peek of Spark Water’s Client List

What makes Spark Water even more unique is its client list. Spark Water machines can be found in the offices of: Hulu, Warner Bros, Wells Fargo, Universal Studios, and even the Playboy Mansion. Various celebrities that frequent the hubs mentioned above have made personal requests to have the devices installed in their homes for community, staff, and personal use. In fact, Patrick has received orders from: Tom DeLonge, Oprah Winfrey, Courteney Cox, and Jennifer Aniston.

Apply to Work with Spark Water Today 

Want to work with Spark Water? It’s a great time to apply. Spark Water has 3 more sales roles open in Los Angeles and New York City, and is looking to hire an average of 5 sales people in all major cities in the United States. Roles are generally available for people with outside business to business sales experience, but also, people with natural sales capabilities and drive. General job responsibilities include hitting monthly quotas, and compensation includes salary and commission. Click here to view and apply to our Sales Lead job openings. 

A Message to Prospective Sales Talent from Patrick Benton, CEO

Thank you for reading about Spark Water’s journey to success. We’re excited to continue scaling Spark Water upwards, and are looking for the best candidates, especially those who are excited about being part of an accelerating business. We are helping people to grow healthier and improve the environment every day by lowering the amount of plastic bottles, aluminum cans, and vehicle emissions it takes to deliver and supply still and sparkling water. We like to work hard while having fun–I invite you to apply to learn more.