Marine Sales Consultant | Boat Sales Specialist

River Valley Companies

$85K — $250K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Proven success in high-ticket commissioned sales environments
  • Strong relationship-building and communication skills
  • Self-motivated with the ability to follow through effectively
  • Professional presentation along with a customer-focused mindset
  • Valid driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

  • Sell new and pre-owned boats in a consultative manner
  • Guide customers from initial contact through delivery
  • Build lasting customer relationships for repeat and referral business
  • Develop and grow a personal book of business through outreach and marketing
  • Promote inventory via social media and digital platforms
  • Maintain active participation in the local boating community
  • Use CRM tools to manage customer relationships and sales opportunities

Benefits

  • Medical insurance and dental coverage
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) and wellness programs
  • 401(k) with company matching and financial planning resources
  • Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
  • Life insurance, disability, and accident coverage
  • Employee discounts on products and company-provided apparel
Full Job Description
Marine Sales Consultant | Boat Sales Specialist

$85,000-$250,000+ Annual Earnings (Base + Uncapped Commission)

Full-Time | Rochester, MN

River Valley Marine is looking for an experienced Marine Sales Consultant to join our Rochester team. This is an opportunity for a relationship-focused sales professional who enjoys helping customers make one of their most exciting recreational purchases while building a successful, long-term sales career.

We're not looking for someone who simply wants another sales job. We're looking for someone who understands why customers spend months researching their next boat, enjoys learning about marine products, and can connect customers with the boat that fits their lifestyle.

Successful candidates may come from marine sales, boat sales, powersports sales, automotive sales, RV sales, luxury retail sales, equipment sales, or other high-ticket commission environments. A passion for boating and the outdoors is highly valued.

Compensation

Base Salary + Uncapped Commission
  • $85,000-$250,000+ annual earning potential
  • Unlimited commission opportunity
  • Strong inbound lead flow and marketing support
  • Long-term income growth through repeat customers and referrals
  • Proven sales process and leadership support

Sell Premium Products to Qualified Buyers

You'll work with:
  • New and pre-owned boats
  • Pontoon boats
  • Fishing boats
  • Family recreation boats
  • Wake and watersports boats
  • Marine accessories and upgrades

What You'll Do
  • Sell new and pre-owned boats in a consultative sales environment
  • Guide customers through the entire buying process, from the first conversation through delivery
  • Build lasting customer relationships that generate repeat and referral business
  • Develop and grow your own book of business through proactive outreach, referrals, relationship-building, and self-marketing
  • Use Facebook, Facebook Marketplace, social media, and other digital platforms to promote inventory and connect with prospective 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 previous customers
  • Develop strong product knowledge across boats, engines, electronics, accessories, and competing brands
  • 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 opportunities
  • Deliver an exceptional ownership experience that reflects the River Valley Marine brand

What We're Looking For

Required
  • 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

Preferred
  • 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

Who Thrives Here

This role is a great fit for someone who:
  • Genuinely enjoys boating and spending time on the water
  • Loves helping people find the right product for their lifestyle
  • Enjoys relationship-based selling over transactional sales
  • Is motivated by uncapped earning potential
  • Takes ownership of customer relationships from start to finish
  • Wants to build a long-term career, not just have another sales job

Schedule
  • Full-time, year-round position
  • Monday-Friday: 9:00 AM-6:00 PM
  • Saturdays: 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
  • Weekday off when working Saturday
  • Seasonal business cycles impact daily activity levels

Benefits

Health & Wellness
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Medical plans starting around $50/month
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Wellness programs
  • Virtual healthcare access

Financial
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Traditional and Roth options
  • Financial planning resources

Additional Benefits
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid holidays
  • Life insurance
  • Disability coverage
  • Accident and critical illness coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Employee discounts on boats, parts, accessories, and apparel
  • Company-provided apparel

Apply Today

If you're searching for Marine Sales Consultant jobs, Boat Sales jobs, Marine Sales Representative jobs, Yacht Sales jobs, Powersports Sales jobs, Automotive Sales jobs, RV Sales jobs, High-Ticket Sales jobs, Commission Sales jobs, or Lifestyle Product Sales careers in Rochester, MN, apply today.

Interviews are being scheduled immediately.

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