Marine Buyer & Consignment Specialist
About The Position
River Valley in Rochester is hiring a Marine Buyer & Consignment Specialist—a role built specifically for someone who knows boats, understands real-world boat values, and is comfortable working directly with private boat owners. This is not entry level and not a desk-only job. If you come from a marine technician, boat sales, or dealership background and want to leverage your boat knowledge into a higher-earning, independent role, this position offers a strong long-term career path. You’ll be responsible for sourcing, evaluating, buying, consigning, and selling used boats, working face-to-face with sellers and buyers while building a profitable, high-margin inventory pipeline. River Valley is a Top 10 Marine Dealer in North America, representing leading boat brands and backed by 30+ years of trust, referrals, and repeat business. You won’t be chasing cold leads—this role is supported by strong inbound web leads, Facebook Marketplace activity, and an established customer base. Why Marine Professionals Excel in This Role Your boat knowledge directly drives your income You work independently—but with full dealership support You deal with real boat owners, not just internet shoppers You build repeat relationships and long-term trust You earn strong pay by doing the work the right way You stay hands-on in the marine industry—without turning wrenches all day
Requirements
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Marine Technician or Service Advisor
- Boat Sales or Used Boat Manager
- Marine or Powersports Dealership Experience
- Experience with Lightspeed / Lightspeed EVO, DP360, or Excel
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 closely with management
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Medical plans starting as low as $50/month
- Health Savings Account (HSA) option
- Eligibility begins 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
