Marine Service Advisor / Service Writer (Boating Industry)

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $55,000-$80,000+ (Base Salary + Commission)

Marine Service Advisor / Service Writer (Boating Industry)

$55,000-$80,000+ Annual Earnings (Base + Commission)

Full-Time | Year-Round | Long Lake, MN (Lake Minnetonka Area)

Turn Your Passion for Boating into a Career

Do you love being on the water? Are you the person friends call when they need boating advice, help diagnosing a problem, or recommendations on keeping their boat in top condition?

River Valley Marine is hiring an experienced Marine Service Advisor / Service Writer to join our award-winning dealership serving the Lake Minnetonka boating community.

As our dealership continues to grow, we're looking for an experienced Marine Service Advisor / Service Writer who will primarily support our Service Department while providing occasional assistance to our established Parts Department during peak business periods. You'll help customers with repairs, maintenance, seasonal service, and boating questions while delivering an exceptional ownership experience from start to finish.

Whether your experience comes from the marine industry, automotive, RV, powersports, heavy equipment, or another dealership environment, we're looking for someone who enjoys helping customers, solving problems, and building lasting relationships.

If you have experience as a Marine Service Advisor, Marine Service Writer, Boat Service Advisor, Boat Service Writer, Automotive Service Advisor, RV Service Writer, Powersports Service Advisor, Service Writer, Service Coordinator, Marine Parts Advisor, or Dealership Service Professional, we'd love to meet you.

Compensation

Base Salary + Commission

• Annual Earnings: $55,000-$80,000+
• Approximately $26-$38+/hour equivalent
• Performance incentives with strong earning potential
• Stable, year-round income
• Full-time career with advancement opportunities

Why Join River Valley Marine?

• Join one of North America's Top 10 Marine Dealers
• Work around premium pontoons, fishing boats, surf boats, wake boats, and marine accessories every day
• Help customers spend more time enjoying the water
• Family-owned company with a reputation built on exceptional customer service
• Modern dealership with an outstanding team culture
• Employee discounts on boats, parts, accessories, apparel, and service
• Long-term career growth opportunities within River Valley Companies

What You'll Do

Service Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers regarding repairs, maintenance, diagnostics, winterization, storage, commissioning, and seasonal service
• Write accurate repair orders and service estimates
• Schedule repairs and coordinate technician workflow
• Communicate repair recommendations, timelines, and repair updates
• Keep customers informed throughout the repair process
• Assist with warranty administration and service documentation
• Follow up after service to ensure an exceptional customer experience
• Build long-term customer relationships that create loyal River Valley Marine customers

Parts Support Responsibilities

• Assist the Parts Department during busy periods and seasonal demand
• Help customers identify the correct marine parts and accessories when needed
• Support technicians by coordinating parts requests with the Parts Department
• Assist with special orders, warranty parts, and customer pickups
• Help maintain accurate documentation within dealership systems
• Work collaboratively with our Parts Manager to ensure customers receive timely, accurate service

Team Responsibilities

• Deliver an exceptional ownership experience for every customer
• Build lasting relationships with customers and fellow boating enthusiasts
• Utilize Lightspeed EVO and dealership software to document customer interactions
• Support dealership goals related to customer satisfaction, efficiency, profitability, and teamwork
• Contribute to a positive, professional, and customer-focused culture

What We're Looking For

• Genuine passion for boating, fishing, watersports, or lake life
• Experience as a Marine Service Advisor, Marine Service Writer, Boat Service Writer, Automotive Service Advisor, RV Service Writer, Powersports Service Advisor, Service Writer, Parts Advisor, or a similar dealership service professional
• Outstanding customer service and communication skills
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Ability to explain technical information in a way customers understand
• Comfortable recommending maintenance, repairs, accessories, and seasonal services
• High attention to detail and strong follow-through
• Strong computer skills
• Positive attitude and team-first mentality
• Valid driver's license required

Preferred Experience

Experience in one or more of the following is highly valued:

• Marine service or boat service
• Boat ownership or active boating lifestyle
• Marina operations
• Marine parts and accessories
• Boat maintenance
• Winterization and seasonal storage
• Mercury, Yamaha, Suzuki, Volvo Penta, or other marine engine brands
• Automotive dealerships
• RV dealerships
• Powersports dealerships
• Warranty administration
• Inventory coordination
• Lightspeed EVO, Outlook, Excel, or SharePoint

New to the Marine Industry?

Many of our best Marine Service Advisors and Service Writers came from automotive, RV, and powersports dealerships.

If you're passionate about boating and enjoy helping customers, we'll teach you the marine side of the business while you build a rewarding long-term career.

Schedule

• Full-time, year-round employment
• Monday-Friday
• Typical hours: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Additional hours may be required during our busy spring commissioning ("spring run-up") and fall winterization seasons to support customer demand

Benefits

• Medical insurance with multiple plan options
• Dental insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401(k) with Traditional and Roth options
• Employer matching contributions
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Accident and critical illness insurance
• Supplemental insurance options
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Doctor on Demand virtual healthcare
• Wellness Marketplace discounts
• Get Active wellness program
• Financial planning resources
• Company-provided apparel
• Employee discounts on boats, marine accessories, and parts

About River Valley Marine

River Valley Marine has been helping Minnesota families create memories on the water since 1996. As part of River Valley Companies, we've grown into one of the Midwest's premier marine dealerships by hiring passionate people who genuinely enjoy boating and delivering exceptional customer experiences.

Our Marine Service Advisors and Service Writers are the bridge between our customers and our technicians. They help boaters understand their service needs, communicate repair recommendations, and ensure every customer receives the level of care that keeps them coming back season after season.

Apply Today

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Apply today and join a team where your passion for boating, customer service, and professional growth can become a rewarding long-term career.