Marine Buyer & Consignment Specialist

Marine Buyer & Consignment Specialist

Used Boats | Consignment | Marine Expertise Required
Full-Time | Base + Incentives | $75,000–$95,000+

Love boats? Know them inside and out?
Turn your boating knowledge into a high-earning career buying and selling used boats.

River Valley in Rochester is hiring a Marine Buyer & Consignment Specialist to work directly with private boat owners and fellow boating enthusiasts.

You’ll source, evaluate, consign, and sell used boats while building strong relationships with sellers and buyers who share the boating lifestyle.

This is not an entry-level role and not a desk-only job. If you come from a marine technician, boat sales, or dealership background and want to leverage your knowledge of boats into a higher-earning role, this position offers a strong long-term career path.

River Valley is a Top 10 Marine Dealer in North America, supported by strong inbound web leads, Facebook Marketplace activity, and an established customer base built over 30+ years.

Marine technicians, service advisors, and boat sales professionals are strongly encouraged to apply.

Why Marine Professionals Excel in This Role

Your boat knowledge directly drives your income
• Work independently with full dealership support
• Deal directly with real boat owners, not just internet shoppers
• Build repeat relationships and long-term trust
• Earn strong pay by doing the work the right way
• Stay hands-on in the marine industry—without turning wrenches all day

Schedule

Monday–Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (rotating)

Weekday off provided when working Saturday
• Flexibility required—boats don’t always sell on a clock

Compensation

Base salary plus commissions

Total annual earnings: $75,000–$95,000+

Income grows with:

Quality of inventory acquired
• Deal structure and negotiation
• Inventory turn and gross profit performance

Key Responsibilities

Source and acquire quality used boats from private sellers
• Build and manage a profitable boat consignment inventory
• Accurately evaluate boat condition, value, and market pricing
• Negotiate confidently with private-party sellers and buyers
• Sell used and consigned boats through Facebook Marketplace and Messenger
• Sell boats from our product line during shows, events, and as needed on the sales floor
• Maximize front-end gross profit and inventory turn
• Communicate clearly and professionally with customers
• Manage titles, contracts, and documentation accurately
• Maintain a clean, professional showroom and lot
• Follow dealership processes and sales standards
• Attend sales meetings and collaborate with management

Required Qualifications (Non-Negotiable)

Strong working knowledge of boats
(models, conditions, values, and real-world adjustments)

Ability to work independently with daily performance expectations
• Comfortable meeting customers face-to-face and earning trust
• Strong negotiation skills
• High comfort level using Facebook Marketplace and Messenger
• Detail-oriented with paperwork, titles, and contracts
• Reliable, self-motivated, and driven by results

Preferred Backgrounds

Marine Technician
• Service Advisor
• Boat Sales or Used Boat Manager
• Marine or Powersports Dealership Experience

Experience with Lightspeed / Lightspeed EVO, DP360, or Excel is helpful but not required.

Comprehensive Benefits

Health Insurance

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Medical plans starting as low as $50/month
• Health Savings Account (HSA) option
• Eligibility begins the first of the month after 30 days

Retirement

401(k) with Traditional and Roth options
• Employer match: 50% up to 6%
• Financial planning and direct access to experts

Additional Benefits

Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Accident, cancer, and critical illness coverage

Employee Well-Being

Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Marketplace discounts
• Doctor on Demand virtual care

Paid Time Off

PTO including sick time
• Paid holidays

Extras

Company-provided apparel
• Employee discounts on boats, parts, and accessories

About River Valley Companies

Founded in 1996, River Valley is a family-owned, full-service marine and powersports dealership with locations in Rochester, Red Wing, and Lake Minnetonka.

We outperform the industry by hiring people who know their craft, work hard, and take pride in what they do.

We believe in earning trust, doing honest business, and delivering the #RVPSExperience every day.

If you're looking to build a real career in the marine industry—not just another sales job—this is the opportunity