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Marine Buyer & Consignment Specialist (Used Boats)

Rochester, MN | Full-Time
Base + Commission | $75,000-$95,000+ (Top Performers $100,000+)

Turn Your Marine Knowledge Into a High-Income Career

River Valley Marine is hiring a Marine Buyer & Consignment Specialist in Rochester, MN. This is a performance-driven role focused on sourcing, evaluating, acquiring, and selling used boats while building strong relationships with private sellers, trade-in customers, and marine buyers throughout the region.

This is a highly specialized position-not entry level. We are looking for someone with real marine experience, strong boat valuation knowledge, and the confidence to evaluate condition, negotiate deals, and manage inventory from acquisition through resale.

If you understand boats, know what they are worth, and enjoy being directly involved in buying and selling marine inventory, this role offers strong earning potential and long-term growth.

Compensation

• Base salary plus commission structure
  Typical earnings: $75,000-$95,000 annually
  Top performers: $100,000+
  Income driven by acquisition performance, deal structure, and gross profit
  Strong inbound lead flow and established customer base

Schedule

• Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
  Saturdays: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (weekday off provided)
  Flexible schedule required during peak boating season

What You'll Be Doing

• Source and acquire quality used boats from private sellers and trade-ins
  Evaluate boat condition, features, age, and market demand to determine value
  Negotiate purchase and consignment agreements with sellers and buyers
  Build and manage a profitable consignment inventory of used boats
  List and sell boats using online platforms such as Facebook Marketplace and Messenger
  Assist with showroom sales, walk-in customers, and dealership events
  Manage titles, contracts, and transaction paperwork accurately
  Maintain organized, professional showroom and lot presentation
  Follow dealership sales processes and inventory standards
  Support overall used boat sales performance and profitability

Marine Buying & Sales Experience We Value

Marine valuation Used boat sales Boat buying Consignment sales Marine technician background Service advisor experience Powersports dealership experience Automotive appraisal experience Inventory management Negotiation and acquisition roles Marketplace selling (Facebook Marketplace, online classifieds) Retail buying roles Auction buying experience Deal structuring High-volume resale environments

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of boats, marine products, and vessel condition evaluation
  Experience in marine, automotive, powersports, or dealership environments preferred
  Confident negotiating purchases and managing pricing decisions
  Strong communication and relationship-building skills
  Comfortable working independently with performance-based goals
  Detail-oriented with contracts, titles, and transaction accuracy
  Self-motivated, disciplined, and results-driven
  Experience using Facebook Marketplace or digital sales platforms strongly preferred
  Valid driver's license required

Preferred Backgrounds

Marine technician Service advisor Used boat manager Boat sales professional Automotive appraiser Powersports dealership experience Inventory buyer Consignment specialist Dealer trade buyer Excel or CRM experience (Lightspeed / LightspeedEVO / DP360 a plus)

Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance with multiple coverage options
  Health Savings Account (HSA) available
  401(k) with traditional and Roth options + employer match
  Life insurance and short-term disability coverage
  Accident, critical illness, and supplemental insurance options
  Employee Assistance Program and virtual healthcare access
  Paid time off and paid holidays
  Employee discounts on boats, parts, and accessories
  Company-provided apparel

About River Valley Marine

River Valley Companies has been family-owned since 1996 with locations in Rochester, Red Wing, and Lake Minnetonka. We are a high-performing marine and powersports dealership group known for strong inventory acquisition, customer relationships, and long-term career opportunities.

We hire knowledgeable, driven professionals who understand marine products and want to turn that expertise into a high-performing, financially rewarding career.

Apply Today

If you are experienced with boats, understand marine values, and want a high-income role focused on buying and selling used boats, apply now to join River Valley Marine as a Marine Buyer & Consignment Specialist.