Marine Sales Professional / Boat Sales Specialist

Marine Sales Professional / Boat Sales Specialist

Premium Boat Sales • Relationship-Based Selling • Lake Lifestyle

Rochester, MN | Full-Time
$85,000–$250,000+ Per Year | Base + Uncapped Commission | Full Benefits

We Don't Just Sell Boats. We Sell Time on the Water.

River Valley Marine is looking for a Marine Sales Consultant who genuinely loves boating and understands what makes life on the water special.

We're not simply looking for a salesperson looking for their next commission check. We're looking for someone who gets excited about boating season, understands why customers spend months researching their next boat, and enjoys talking about lake life, fishing, cruising, watersports, family weekends, and everything that comes with boat ownership.

The ideal candidate brings both a passion for boating and proven sales experience in marine, powersports, automotive, RV, luxury retail, or other high-ticket sales environments.

As a Marine Sales Consultant, you'll help customers make one of the most exciting and meaningful recreational purchases of their lives while building a long-term book of business that generates repeat and referral sales year after year.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

Build a Career Around Something You Love

• Spend your days around premium boats and fellow boating enthusiasts
  • Help customers create lifelong memories on the water
  • Represent industry-leading marine products and brands
  • Work for a Top 10 Marine Dealer in North America
  • Become a trusted advisor in the boating community

Exceptional Earning Potential

• $85,000–$250,000+ annual income potential
  • Base salary plus uncapped commission
  • Long-term income growth through repeat customers and referrals
  • Strong inbound lead flow and established market presence
  • Proven sales systems and leadership support

Premium Products & Qualified Buyers

• New and pre-owned boats
  • Family recreation boats
  • Fishing boats
  • Pontoon boats
  • Watersports and wake boats
  • Premium marine accessories and upgrades

Marine & Sales Experience We Value

Marine sales • Boat sales • Boating enthusiast • Lake life • Watersports • Fishing enthusiast • Marina experience • Marine dealership experience • Pontoon ownership • Wake boat experience • Automotive sales • RV sales • Powersports sales • Luxury retail sales • Relationship selling • Consultative sales • High-ticket sales • Customer relationship management • Lifestyle product sales • Commission sales • Outdoor recreation industry

What You'll Be Doing

• Sell new and pre-owned boats and marine products
  • Guide customers through a professional, consultative purchase process
  • Build lasting relationships that generate repeat and referral business
  • Develop expert knowledge of boats, engines, electronics, accessories, and competitive brands
  • Follow up consistently with prospects and customers
  • Maintain a strong presence in the local boating community
  • Participate in boat shows, customer events, demos, and dealership promotions
  • Deliver an exceptional ownership experience from first conversation through delivery and beyond
  • Utilize CRM tools and dealership systems to manage customer relationships effectively

Who Thrives Here

• People who truly enjoy boating and spending time on the water
  • Sales professionals who enjoy relationship-building more than transactional selling
  • Individuals who are passionate about helping customers find the right fit for their lifestyle
  • Competitive professionals motivated by income growth and performance
  • Strong communicators who earn trust naturally
  • Self-starters who consistently follow up and build long-term relationships

Qualifications

• 2+ years of sales experience preferred (marine, powersports, automotive, RV, luxury retail, or similar)
  • Proven success in commissioned or high-ticket sales environments
  • Strong relationship-building and communication skills
  • Professional appearance and customer-first mindset
  • Ability to learn and present technical product information confidently
  • Experience with CRM systems preferred
  • Boating, fishing, watersports, or marine lifestyle experience strongly preferred
  • Valid driver's license required

Schedule

• Monday–Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturdays: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Weekday off when working Saturday
  • Flexibility based on customer demand and boating season activity

Benefits

Health & Wellness

• Medical plans starting around $50/month
  • Dental insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)

Financial

• 401(k) with company match
  • Financial planning resources and advisor access

Additional Benefits

• Paid time off, sick time, and paid holidays
  • Life insurance and disability coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Wellness programs and employee discounts
  • Virtual healthcare access

About River Valley Marine

River Valley Marine is part of River Valley Companies, a family-owned marine and powersports dealership group founded in 1996. With locations in Rochester, Red Wing, and Lake Minnetonka, we've built our reputation on premium brands, exceptional customer experiences, and employees who are passionate about the boating lifestyle.

Many of our top-performing sales professionals are boaters themselves. They understand the excitement of getting on the water and use that passion to create authentic relationships with customers.

If you love boating, enjoy helping people, and want to build a high-income career in an industry you're passionate about, we'd love to meet you.