When people imagine powersports, marine, or RV industry jobs, they usually just think of positions selling boats, motorcycles, RVs, jet skis, etc. And while those jobs pay very well, there are a host of lesser-known industry roles out there most people rarely think of that might be the ideal choice for their career and lifestyle.

On top of that, many of these positions are filled through the hidden job market, so they’re often not on the radar. These jobs can pay extremely well—but what’s the best way to educate yourself on the opportunities you’re qualified for if you don’t know how to find them? And if you’ve never even heard about a type of job… how can you apply for it?

The fastest and easiest way to gain exposure to new positions and employers is to work with a great recruiter who specializes in the powersports, marine, or RV industry. These professionals are experts on every position businesses need to fill, well-connected in the industries they serve, and ideally positioned to leverage your skills and talents.

It doesn’t cost a penny to get a resume on file with a top recruiter, but if you don’t take this step, you’ll never know how many opportunities you’re missing. We’ll get you motivated with these 11 amazing industry jobs you didn’t even know existed.

Boating Industry Opportunities

The recreational marine industry is on pace to nearly double in revenue by 2032. This means there are tons of companies that will be desperate to fill the flood of powersports sales jobs that are being created. These cover all aspects of what it takes to develop, build, and service the incredible watercraft in showrooms across the country.

1. Manufacturing Engineer

These professionals work in all kinds of environments—from offices to factories and everything in between—designing and testing integrated manufacturing systems. If you have the necessary credentials, it’s a great way to build a career from a passion for the open water. Also, the growth potential for this field is much higher than most professions at 12%, and the average salary is just shy of $100,000 per year.

2. Electrical Engineer

Electrical engineers spend their days designing, testing, and implementing all kinds of integrated electrical systems for boats, boating equipment, and related tech. The field is exploding with 9% growth, and the average annual salary for these positions is excellent at $109,000. If you have general experience and a passion for the industry, many companies are willing to invest in the training you’ll need.

3. Director of Engineering

These people manage and oversee entire engineering departments for boat manufacturers. This is one of the most lucrative positions you’ll come across in the engineering side of powersports sales jobs, capping out at almost a quarter of a million dollars every year.

For roles like these, it’s especially important to work with a recruiter who knows the marine industry like the back of their hand. Employers need to hire the right person the first time around, and resumes from a trusted partner go right to the top of the stack.

4. Director of Design

Great boats aren’t just great tools, they’re beautiful works of art, and design teams are needed to achieve both beauty and utility. Talented designers with experience in the industry are in high demand, and it’s not uncommon for gainfully employed candidates to get a call out of the blue from their recruiter about a lucrative new opportunity.

The people who oversee these departments can expect to earn an average of $129,000 a year, with top earners pulling down over $200,000.

5. Director of Quality

The quality control department is responsible for maintaining the standards of excellence a company’s customers expect. This is a hands-on role that brings you into contact with all the latest products, and it can be an extremely fulfilling way to turn enthusiasm for the water into a rewarding career. The salaries for the managers of these departments average $98,991 a year.

Other Powersports and RV Jobs

RV, motorcycle, and ATV companies also have a high need for skilled experts in these key positions and many more. And with the powersports industry projected to grow 50% over the next eight years, there will be a lot of high-paying jobs to fill. Here are some of the top opportunities worth considering.

6. Powersports Dealership Controller

Great powersports industry jobs can also be found on the accounting and logistical side of the industry. Dealership controllers crunch the data on income and expenses to prepare P&L statements for every department in the business. These financial whizzes can top out at up to $150,000 a year and are badly needed by boating, motorcycle, RV, and other powersports dealerships.

7. Aftermarket Compliance Manager

The managers of these compliance departments are responsible for ensuring all products meet legal and regulatory standards. They can expect an average annual salary of around $150,000, varying widely depending on the field, federal regulatory complexity, and company policies.

8. OEM Assembly and Service Manager

These individuals supervise teams that assemble products for sale, as well as the service department. The yearly salary for these positions is around $60,000, and they offer qualified candidates a wide range of vehicle options to explore.

9. OEM Product Manager

Someone has to supervise the development, implementation, and production of new products. That can be you! Associate product managers make around $82,000/yr, product managers $126,000, and chief product officers over $232,000.

10. Aftermarket Manufacturer Senior Procurement Officer

These amazing logisticians handle everything about raw material acquisition, vendor negotiation and management, supply chain management, and much more. These managers earn an average annual salary of $126,000/yr.

11. Field Service Representative

If providing front-line customer service and product installation appeals to you, you should know these professionals make around $71,791/yr., often in an outdoor environment. If you like to travel and love working on powersports equipment, this position could be a great fit.

Get in the Game!

You can’t apply for powersports sales jobs you don’t know exist. And even if you’re actively looking, many of them never get advertised because they are filled internally, through personal or professional contacts/networks, or by industry recruiters companies trust.

For most powersports industry professionals, working with a world-class recruiting agency like V20 Recruiting is your ticket to the big show. We’ve been connecting jobseekers and powersports companies for years now, and industry insiders have come to rely on the steady stream of amazing candidates we provide. Our network gets you in the door and in front of the people making the decisions. Employers come to us with all kinds of open jobs, many of which aren’t advertised or even posted on our site. We’ll keep your resume on file so we can let you know the instant great opportunities open up—and well before most others find out.

If you haven’t worked with a recruiter before, give us a call. There’s no cost to speak to one of our powersports experts, and V20 is 100% confidential so you never have to worry about disrupting your current job when you’re seeking another opportunity.