Marine Sales Consultant | Boat Sales Specialist

Marine Sales Consultant | Boat Sales Specialist

$85,000-$250,000+ Annual Earnings (Base + Uncapped Commission)

Full-Time | Rochester, MN

We Don't Just Sell Boats. We Help Customers Create Memories on the Water.

Do you love boating, fishing, watersports, and everything that comes with life on the lake?

River Valley Marine is looking for an experienced Marine Sales Consultant to join our Rochester team. This is an opportunity for a relationship-focused sales professional who enjoys helping customers make one of their most exciting recreational purchases while building a successful, long-term sales career.

We're not looking for someone who simply wants another sales job. We're looking for someone who understands why customers spend months researching their next boat, enjoys learning about marine products, and can connect customers with the boat that fits their lifestyle.

Successful candidates may come from marine sales, boat sales, powersports sales, automotive sales, RV sales, luxury retail sales, equipment sales, or other high-ticket commission environments. A passion for boating and the outdoors is highly valued.

Compensation

Base Salary + Uncapped Commission

• $85,000-$250,000+ annual earning potential
• Unlimited commission opportunity
• Strong inbound lead flow and marketing support
• Long-term income growth through repeat customers and referrals
• Proven sales process and leadership support

Why Join River Valley Marine?

Build a Career Around Something You Love

• Spend your days around premium boats and fellow boating enthusiasts
• Help customers create memories through boating, fishing, cruising, and watersports
• Represent industry-leading marine brands and products
• Join one of North America's Top 10 Marine Dealers
• Build a reputation as a trusted advisor in the boating community

Sell Premium Products to Qualified Buyers

You'll work with:

• New and pre-owned boats
• Pontoon boats
• Fishing boats
• Family recreation boats
• Wake and watersports boats
• Marine accessories and upgrades

What You'll Do

• Sell new and pre-owned boats in a consultative sales environment
• Guide customers through the entire buying process from first conversation through delivery
• Build lasting relationships that create repeat and referral business
• Follow up consistently with leads, prospects, and previous customers
• Develop strong product knowledge across boats, engines, electronics, accessories, and competing brands
• Maintain a presence in the local boating community
• Participate in boat shows, customer events, demos, and dealership promotions
• Utilize CRM tools and dealership systems to manage customer relationships and sales opportunities
• Deliver an exceptional ownership experience that reflects the River Valley Marine brand

What We're Looking For

Required

• Proven success in commissioned or high-ticket sales
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills
• Ability to build trust and close business
• Self-motivated with strong follow-through
• Professional presentation and customer-focused mindset
• Ability to learn and confidently present technical product information
• Valid driver's license

Preferred

• Marine sales or boat sales experience
• Powersports sales experience
• Automotive sales experience
• RV sales experience
• Luxury retail or lifestyle product sales experience
• CRM experience
• Boating, fishing, watersports, or marina experience

Who Thrives Here

This role is a great fit for someone who:

• Genuinely enjoys boating and spending time on the water
• Loves helping people find the right product for their lifestyle
• Enjoys relationship-based selling over transactional sales
• Is motivated by uncapped earning potential
• Takes ownership of customer relationships from start to finish
• Wants to build a long-term career, not just have another sales job

Schedule

• Full-time, year-round position
• Monday-Friday: 9:00 AM-6:00 PM
• Saturdays: 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
• Weekday off when working Saturday
• Seasonal business cycles impact daily activity levels

Benefits

Health & Wellness

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Medical plans starting around $50/month
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Wellness programs
• Virtual healthcare access

Financial

• 401(k) with company match
• Traditional and Roth options
• Financial planning resources

Additional Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Life insurance
• Disability coverage
• Accident and critical illness coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee discounts on boats, parts, accessories, and apparel
• Company-provided apparel

About River Valley Marine

River Valley Marine is part of River Valley Companies, a family-owned marine and powersports dealership group founded in 1996. With locations in Rochester, Red Wing, and Lake Minnetonka, we have built our reputation on premium products, exceptional customer experiences, and a team of employees who share a passion for the boating lifestyle.

Our best sales professionals understand boating because they live it. They use their passion, product knowledge, and relationship-building skills to help customers find the right boat and create experiences they will remember for years.

If you love boating, enjoy connecting…