Marine Sales Consultant | Boat Sales Specialist

River Valley Power & Sport - Marine•Rochester, MN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

River Valley Marine is seeking an experienced Marine Sales Consultant to join their Rochester team. This role is for a relationship-focused sales professional who enjoys helping customers make significant recreational purchases and building a successful, long-term sales career. The ideal candidate understands customer motivations, enjoys learning about marine products, and can match customers with the perfect boat for their lifestyle. Previous experience in marine sales, boat sales, powersports sales, automotive sales, RV sales, luxury retail, equipment sales, or other high-ticket commission environments is beneficial. A passion for boating and the outdoors is highly valued.

Requirements

Proven success in commissioned or high-ticket sales.
Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
Ability to build trust and close business.
Self-motivated with strong follow-through.
Professional presentation and customer-focused mindset.
Ability to learn and confidently present technical product information.
Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Marine sales or boat sales experience.
Powersports sales experience.
Automotive sales experience.
RV sales experience.
Luxury retail or lifestyle product sales experience.
CRM experience.
Boating, fishing, watersports, or marina experience.

Responsibilities

Sell new and pre-owned boats in a consultative sales environment.
Guide customers through the entire buying process, from initial contact to delivery.
Build lasting customer relationships to encourage repeat business and referrals.
Develop and grow a personal book of business through proactive outreach, referrals, relationship-building, and self-marketing.
Utilize social media platforms like Facebook and Facebook Marketplace to promote inventory and engage with potential customers.
Develop a consistent personal marketing presence that supports the River Valley brand and generates new sales opportunities.
Follow up consistently with leads, prospects, and past customers.
Develop strong product knowledge across various marine products including boats, engines, electronics, and accessories.
Maintain an active presence within the local boating community.
Participate in boat shows, customer events, demonstrations, and dealership promotions.
Use CRM tools and dealership systems to manage customer relationships and sales activities.
Deliver an exceptional ownership experience that aligns with the River Valley Marine brand.