Marine Buyer​/Used Boat Sales Specialist

Marine Buyer / Used Boat Sales Specialist

Used Boat Acquisition
• Boat Valuation
• Marine Sales
• Consignment Management

Rochester, MN | Full-Time

$75,000-$95,000+ Annual Earnings (Base + Commission)

Turn Your Knowledge of Boats Into a Career

Do you know boats beyond the showroom floor?

Can you walk around a boat, evaluate its condition, identify value, recognize potential concerns, and understand what buyers are willing to pay?

River Valley Marine is hiring a Marine Buyer / Used Boat Sales Specialist to join our growing Rochester team. This is a unique opportunity for a marine professional who understands boats, enjoys negotiating deals, and wants to build a career focused on used boat sales, boat acquisition, valuation, and consignment management.

This role combines marine knowledge, boat appraisal, customer relationships, negotiation, inventory acquisition, and sales expertise. You will work directly with boat owners who are looking to sell, trade, or upgrade while helping build a high-quality inventory of pre-owned boats for one of North America's Top 10 Marine Dealers.

If your experience includes marine sales, boat sales, marine service, marine technician work, boat ownership, RV sales, automotive appraisal, powersports dealership experience, or other high-value product sales, we want to talk with you.

Compensation

Base Salary + Commission

• Typical earnings: $75,000-$95,000+
• Top performers earn $100,000+
• Compensation tied to successful boat acquisition, inventory quality, deal structure, and profitability
• Opportunity to grow earnings through performance

Why Join River Valley Marine?

Build a Career Around Boats

• Work with boats every day
• Use your marine knowledge to evaluate, acquire, and sell quality used boats
• Become a trusted resource for boat owners throughout the region
• Help customers buy, sell, trade, and consign their boats
• Join one of North America's Top 10 Marine Dealers
• Play a direct role in dealership inventory growth and profitability

Work With Premium Marine Products

You'll work with:

• Used boats and pre-owned marine inventory
• Pontoon boats
• Fishing boats
• Family recreation boats
• Wake and watersports boats
• Premium marine brands and accessories

What You'll Do

• Source used boats through private sellers, trade-ins, referrals, online opportunities, and dealership relationships
• Evaluate boat condition, features, maintenance history, market demand, and resale potential
• Complete boat valuations and determine accurate acquisition pricing
• Negotiate boat purchases, trade evaluations, and consignment agreements
• Build and maintain profitable used boat inventory
• Manage the boat acquisition process from initial contact through purchase completion
• Create and maintain online boat listings through Facebook Marketplace and other digital platforms
• Assist customers through the buying, selling, and consignment process
• Support used boat sales opportunities and dealership events
• Maintain accurate documentation, titles, contracts, and transaction records
• Ensure acquired boats are professionally presented and positioned for resale

What We're Looking For

Required

• Genuine passion for boating and the marine lifestyle
• Strong understanding of boats, ownership experience, and marine products
• Ability to evaluate vessel condition and determine market value
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills
• Comfortable making purchasing and pricing decisions
• Self-motivated with strong follow-through
• Excellent organization and attention to detail
• Valid driver's license

Preferred Experience

Experience in one or more of the following:

• Marine Buyer
• Used boat sales
• Boat sales specialist
• Marine sales consultant
• Boat acquisition
• Boat appraisal or valuation
• Marine technician
• Marine service advisor
• Marine dealership experience
• Consignment sales
• Automotive appraisal or vehicle purchasing
• RV sales
• Powersports dealership experience
• Inventory management
• High-ticket sales

Experience with Facebook Marketplace, online boat listings, CRM systems, LightspeedEVO, DP360, Excel, or similar dealership software is a plus.

Schedule

• Full-time, year-round position
• Monday-Friday: 8:30 AM-6:00 PM
• Saturdays: 9:00 AM-3:00 PM (weekday off provided)
• Seasonal business cycles impact daily activity levels

Benefits

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