Marine Buyer & Consignment Specialist (Used Boats)

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.