Marine Buyer / Used Boat Sales Specialist
About The Position
River Valley Marine is hiring a Marine Buyer / Used Boat Sales Specialist to join their growing Rochester team. This role combines marine knowledge, boat appraisal, customer relationships, negotiation, inventory acquisition, and sales expertise. The specialist will work directly with boat owners looking to sell, trade, or upgrade, helping to build a high-quality inventory of pre-owned boats. This is an opportunity for a marine professional who understands boats, enjoys negotiating deals, and wants to build a career focused on used boat sales, boat acquisition, valuation, and consignment management.
Requirements
- Genuine passion for boating and the marine lifestyle
- Strong understanding of boats, ownership experience, and marine products
- Ability to evaluate vessel condition and determine market value
- Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills
- Comfortable making purchasing and pricing decisions
- Self-motivated with strong follow-through
- Excellent organization and attention to detail
- Valid driver's license
Nice To Haves
- Marine Buyer
- Used boat sales
- Boat sales specialist
- Marine sales consultant
- Boat acquisition
- Boat appraisal or valuation
- Marine technician
- Marine service advisor
- Marine dealership experience
- Consignment sales
- Automotive appraisal or vehicle purchasing
- RV sales
- Powersports dealership experience
- Inventory management
- High-ticket sales
- Experience with Facebook Marketplace, online boat listings, CRM systems, LightspeedEVO, DP360, Excel, or similar dealership software
Responsibilities
- Source used boats through private sellers, trade-ins, referrals, online opportunities, and dealership relationships
- Evaluate boat condition, features, maintenance history, market demand, and resale potential
- Complete boat valuations and determine accurate acquisition pricing
- Negotiate boat purchases, trade evaluations, and consignment agreements
- Build and maintain profitable used boat inventory
- Manage the boat acquisition process from initial contact through purchase completion
- Create and maintain online boat listings through Facebook Marketplace and other digital platforms
- Assist customers through the buying, selling, and consignment process
- Support used boat sales opportunities and dealership events
- Maintain accurate documentation, titles, contracts, and transaction records
- Ensure acquired boats are professionally presented and positioned for resale
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Virtual healthcare access
- 401(k) with employer match
- Traditional and Roth retirement options
- Financial planning resources
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid holidays
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability coverage
- Accident, critical illness, and supplemental insurance options
- Employee discounts on boats, parts, accessories, and apparel
- Company-provided apparel
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
