Marine Buyer & Consignment Specialist

River Valley Power & Sport - Marine•Rochester, MN

1d•$75,000 - $95,000

About The Position

Marine Buyer & Consignment Specialist River Valley Companies – Rochester, MN River Valley in Rochester is hiring a Marine Buyer & Consignment Specialist —someone who truly knows boats, understands market value, and can confidently talk shop with real boat owners. This is not an entry-level role and not a desk-only job. This position is built for someone with hands-on marine knowledge who can independently evaluate boats, negotiate with private sellers, and build trust face-to-face. If you’re already the person friends call to ask “What’s this boat really worth?” , this role was designed for you. About the Role You’ll be responsible for sourcing, buying, consigning, and selling used boats through a mix of: Facebook Marketplace & Messenger Direct seller and buyer interaction Incoming web leads generated by River Valley’s strong online presence Referral and repeat-customer leads driven by 30+ years of business in the marine industry Knowing boats is not optional —it’s critical to your success and directly tied to your earning potential. River Valley is a Top 10 Marine Dealer in North America , representing leading boat manufacturers across the industry. You’ll help build and manage a high-margin used boat and consignment pipeline while representing a trusted, family-owned dealership that invests in long-term careers. Why This Role Works for the Right Person You work independently—but you’re never unsupported Your marine knowledge directly impacts your income You deal with real boat owners, not just internet leads You build repeat business and long-term relationships You earn strong pay by doing the job the right way Schedule Monday–Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (rotating) When you work a Saturday, you receive a weekday off Compensation Base wage plus performance-based incentives Total annual earnings: $75,000–$95,000+ (uncapped for strong performers)

Requirements

Strong working knowledge of boats is essential (models, conditions, values, and real-world adjustments)
Ability to work independently with daily performance expectations
Comfortable meeting customers in person and earning their trust
Strong negotiation skills with private-party sellers and buyers
Detail-oriented with paperwork, titles, and contracts
High comfort level using Facebook Marketplace and Messenger
Reliable, self-motivated, and driven by results

Nice To Haves

Marine technician, boat sales, brokerage, or dealership experience
Experience with Lightspeed , DP360 , or Microsoft Excel

Responsibilities

Source and acquire quality used boats from private sellers
Build and manage profitable boat consignment inventory
Accurately evaluate boat condition, value, and market pricing
Sell used and consigned boats via Facebook Marketplace and Messenger
Sell boats within our product lines during shows, events, and as needed on the sales floor
Communicate directly with sellers and buyers to build trust and close deals
Maximize front-end gross profit and inventory turn speed
Maintain a clean, professional showroom and lot environment
Follow dealership sales processes, policies, and procedures
Manage contracts, titles, and documentation accurately
Work closely with the Sales Manager and attend sales meetings
Stay late when customer flow requires it—boats don’t always sell on a schedule