Used Boat Acquisition & Consignment Specialist
About The Position
River Valley Marine is seeking an additional Marine Buyer & Consignment Specialist to join their Rochester team to help expand their inventory of quality pre-owned boats. This role is for someone who combines strong marine knowledge, technical boat evaluation skills, and sales ability. The ideal candidate understands boats beyond the showroom floor and can confidently assess condition, determine market value, negotiate purchases, and ultimately help sell those boats to their next owner. This opportunity is ideal for someone who loves boating, follows the marine market, understands vessel values, and enjoys both the buying and selling side of the business.
Requirements
- Genuine passion for boating and the marine lifestyle
- Strong understanding of boat condition, valuation, and resale potential
- Experience in marine, powersports, automotive, RV, or dealership environments preferred
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- Ability to build trust with boat owners and buyers
- Comfortable making pricing and purchasing decisions
- Detail-oriented and highly organized
- Self-motivated with a performance-driven mindset
- Experience with Facebook Marketplace and online selling platforms preferred
- CRM experience is a plus (LightspeedEVO, DP360, Excel, etc.)
- Valid driver's license required
Nice To Haves
- Marine technician
- Boat sales professional
- Marine service advisor
- Consignment specialist
- Used boat manager
- Marine inventory buyer
- Powersports dealership professional
- Automotive appraiser
- Marine surveyor
- Dealership acquisition specialist
- Boat valuation
- Marine sales
- Used boat acquisition
- Consignment sales
- Marine technician experience
- Boat ownership
- Marine service
- Vessel inspection
- Trade evaluation
- Boat pricing
- Inventory acquisition
- Dealer trades
- Marine market knowledge
- Boat appraisal
- Marketplace selling
- Facebook Marketplace
- Online boat listings
- Negotiation
- Customer relationship management
- Deal structuring
- Marine inventory management
Responsibilities
- Source and acquire quality used boats through private sellers, trade-ins, referrals, and dealership opportunities
- Evaluate vessel condition, features, age, maintenance history, and market demand
- Determine accurate purchase and resale values
- Negotiate purchase, trade, and consignment agreements with customers
- Build and manage a profitable inventory of quality pre-owned boats
- Create and manage online listings through Facebook Marketplace and other digital platforms
- Work with customers throughout the buying and selling process
- Assist with showroom traffic, dealership events, and boat sales opportunities
- Manage titles, contracts, and transaction paperwork accurately
- Maintain professional inventory presentation and merchandising standards
- Support overall used boat sales performance and dealership profitability
Benefits
- Medical and dental insurance with multiple coverage options
- Health Savings Account (HSA) available
- Virtual healthcare access through Doctor on Demand
- 401(k) with employer match
- Traditional and Roth retirement options available
- Financial planning resources and advisor access
- Life insurance and short-term disability coverage
- Accident, critical illness, and supplemental insurance options
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Employee discounts on boats, parts, and accessories
- Company-provided apparel
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
