What are the responsibilities and job description for the Marine Service Advisor | Marine Parts Advisor | Marine Service Writer position at River Valley Power & Sport - Marine?
Marine Service Advisor | Marine Parts Advisor | Marine Service Writer
$55,000-$80,000 Annual Earnings (Base Commission)
Full-Time | Year-Round | Red Wing, MN
You Know the Lifestyle. Help Others Enjoy It.
Some people spend their free time indoors. You probably don't.
Whether you're at the lake, on the trails, at the track, or in the garage working on your next project, you understand what makes recreational equipment special. You know these aren't just machines—they're how people spend their weekends, create memories, and enjoy the outdoors.
River Valley Powersport & Marine is looking for a Marine Parts & Service Advisor who understands that passion and can help customers get the most out of their boats.
If you know boats, enjoy helping people, and take pride in solving problems, this is an opportunity to build a career with one of the industry's most respected marine dealerships.
Compensation
- Base Salary Commission
- $55,000-$80,000 annual earning potential
- Approximately $26-$38 /hour equivalent
- Full-time, year-round employment
- Long-term career growth opportunities
Why Join River Valley Powersport & Marine?
- Join one of North America's Top 10 Marine Dealers
- Work around premium pontoons, fishing boats, surf boats, wake boats, and marine accessories
- Family-owned company helping families enjoy the water since 1996
- Work alongside experienced marine professionals
- Employee discounts on boats, parts, accessories, apparel, and service
- Career advancement opportunities throughout River Valley Companies
What You'll Do
- Serve as a trusted advisor for customers throughout their ownership experience
- Help customers with maintenance, repairs, diagnostics, winterization, storage, and seasonal service
- Write repair orders, service estimates, and schedule appointments
- Recommend marine parts, accessories, upgrades, and maintenance solutions
- Coordinate parts availability with technicians and vendors
- Communicate repair recommendations, timelines, and updates
- Process warranty claims, special orders, and customer purchases
- Use Lightspeed EVO and dealership software to manage customer information and service details
What We're Looking For
- Passion for boating, fishing, watersports, or lake life
- Previous dealership Parts or Service experience required
- Experience in marine, powersports, automotive, RV, heavy equipment, agriculture, or related industries
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Ability to explain technical information clearly
- Comfortable recommending repairs, maintenance, parts, and accessories
- Organized with strong follow-through
- Valid driver's license
Experience That Fits Well
We'd love to talk with people who have experience as a:
- Marine Service Advisor
- Marine Parts Advisor
- Marine Service Writer
- Boat Service Advisor
- Boat Parts Specialist
- Powersports Service Advisor
- Automotive Service Advisor
- RV Service Writer
- Parts Counter Professional
- Service Coordinator
- Dealership Parts & Service Professional
Experience with boat ownership, marina operations, boat maintenance, winterization, Mercury, Yamaha, Suzuki, Volvo Penta, warranty administration, inventory management, or dealership software is a plus.
Schedule
- Monday-Friday
- Typical hours: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Additional hours during spring commissioning ("spring run-up") and fall winterization seasons
Benefits
Medical, Dental, HSA, 401(k) with employer match (Traditional & Roth), Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Accident & Critical Illness coverage, PTO, Paid Holidays, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Doctor on Demand, Wellness Programs, Company Apparel, and Employee Discounts.
About River Valley Powersport & Marine
River Valley Powersport & Marine has been helping Minnesota families create memories on the water since 1996. As part of River Valley Companies, we have grown into one of the Midwest's premier marine dealership groups by hiring passionate people who love the outdoors and delivering exceptional customer experiences.
Our team is made up of boaters, riders, outdoor enthusiasts, and industry professionals who understand that recreational equipment is about more than the machine—it's about the experiences it creates.
Join the River Valley Team
If you're looking for a career, not just another job, and want to work alongside people who share your passion for the outdoors and boating lifestyle, we'd love to hear from you.
Whether you're searching for Marine Service Advisor jobs, Marine Parts Advisor jobs, Marine Service Writer jobs, Boat Service Advisor jobs, Boat Parts jobs, Powersports Service Advisor jobs, Automotive Service Advisor jobs, RV Service Writer jobs, Parts Counter jobs, Marine Customer Service jobs, or Marine Careers in Red Wing, MN, this is an opportunity to build a long-term career with one of the industry's most respected dealerships.
Apply today and help customers spend more time on the water.
Salary : $55,000 - $80,000