Administrative & Marketing Assistant

At Bretz RV & Marine, our culture is rooted in our core values of passion, teamwork, growth, family, and profitability. As the newest addition to our network of dealerships, our Mankato location in the heart of Minnesota embodies these values. Here, we are more than a team; we are a community committed to delivering exceptional outcomes and embodying our company’s values daily. We pride ourselves on nurturing employees who demonstrate a passion for their work, loyalty to our company, and a commitment to our customers. At Bretz, you're not just taking a job but starting an exciting and rewarding career.

• ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ This position is designated as a non-safety-sensitive role. This employer requires a pre-employment drug screening that does not include non-psychoactive THC.

All Hands on Deck: A Team-Focused Workplace

At Bretz RV & Marine, we’ve built a reputation as an industry leader by delivering a world-class experience for our customers. As we launch our newest location in Mankato, we’re looking for team members who thrive in a dynamic environment and are excited to be part of a dealership where teamwork is key.

At our Mankato store, we do things differently. Every employee plays an integral role in ensuring our customers receive the same high-quality service and expertise they’ve come to expect from Bretz, no matter the task at hand. Whether it’s assisting a customer, helping arrange inventory on the lot, or jumping in during high-traffic times, our team works together to keep things running smoothly.

If you’re a problem-solver, a team player, and someone who takes pride in delivering exceptional service, we’d love to have you on board. Join us in setting the standard for outdoor adventure retail in Mankato and beyond!

What We Look for in a Great Candidate

At Bretz RV & Marine, we believe that success starts with great people. While each position has its own set of specific requirements, our best team members share common traits:

• A positive attitude and a strong work ethic
• A commitment to teamwork and customer service
• A willingness to learn and grow within their role
• Adaptability in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Alignment with our Mission, Vision, and Core Values (Passion, Teamwork, Growth, Family, and Profitability)
• A passion for the outdoors

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome on-site guests, determine the nature of their visit, and direct them to the appropriate personnel. Serve as the first point of contact for in-person, phone, and email inquiries.
• Answer incoming telephone calls, screen the purpose of each request, forward calls to the appropriate personnel or department, or take and deliver messages when staff are unavailable.
• Maintain photo reports to identify units that are missing or require updated photos. Capture photos on and off dealership premises as needed.
• Edit and upload photos to the dealership website in a timely and accurate manner.
• Maintain awareness of staff movements in and out of the organization to ensure accurate communication and guest direction.
• Ensure the main voicemail reflects office closures, special events, and business hours. Post office closed signage as needed and provide callers with general information, directions, or answers to common questions.
• Perform clerical duties including filing, copying, faxing, organizing, and maintaining files.
• Provide administrative support to department heads, including calendar management, meeting coordination, and internal communications.
• Assist the sales and finance teams with organizing paperwork, deal files, and general documentation.
• Maintain and update the rotation board and greeter logs. Collect, organize, and reconcile previous business day sales and greeter logs.
• Complete next-day customer delivery confirmation calls and assist with customer delivery orientation support as needed.
• Coordinate dealership-wide scheduling, events, and cross-departmental communication.
• Receive, sort, and distribute mail to the appropriate personnel, including the Office Manager.
• Manage office supplies, vendor relationships, and general facility support tasks.
• Assist with onboarding preparation and support internal reporting or tracking tasks as assigned.
• Maintain a clean, professional, and organized front desk and customer-facing area.
• Perform duties with minimal supervision and support administrative and special projects as assigned.

Compensation

• $18 - $22 hourly
• Additional earning incentives
• $40,000 - $56,000 Full-time annual equivalent

Schedule

• Open to Full-time and Part-time
• Monday – Friday | Aligns with business hours
• Tuesday – Saturday | Aligns with business hours 

Benefits (available for all Full-time employees):

• Excellent earning potential and advancement opportunities.
• Comprehensive medical benefits package with multiple plan options, including vision and dental.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Compliance with Minnesota State's specific laws regarding benefits and leave, including paid sick leave and family leave.
• Employee discounts and borrowing programs.
• Profit-sharing. 

Bretz RV’s Commitment to You:

• Opportunity to work in a family-oriented environment where work-life balance is valued.
• Growth and advancement opportunities.
• Team-building activities and events throughout the year.
• Engaging in a booming industry to provide the best customer experience.

About Our Dealership:

Bretz RV & Marine is a family-owned dealership group with a deep-rooted history in the outdoor adventure industry. Founded in 1967 in Missoula, Montana, we started with a single location. Over the years, we’ve grown into one of the largest RV and marine dealerships in the region, with multiple locations across Montana, Idaho, and Washington. Despite our growth, we’ve remained true to our mission of helping families go camping and boating, enjoy the outdoor lifestyle and get back out quickly when the unexpected happens.  We continue to make decisions based on our core values—passion, teamwork, growth, family, and profitability—ensuring that every customer receives a world-class purchasing and ownership experience.

Our success is built on our people. We invest in training, career development, and fostering a culture where every team member feels valued. Whether you’re on the sales floor, in the service bay, or behind the scenes, you play a crucial role in helping our customers create lifelong memories. At Bretz RV & Marine, we don’t just sell boats and RVs—we help families embark on their next great adventure. If you’re looking for a workplace that values teamwork, customer service, and a shared love for the outdoors, you’ve found it.

Relocation: Many of our employees relocate from other areas looking for a better place to raise a family. Locations others have moved from: Idaho Falls, Pocatello, Seattle, Sacramento, Fresno, Los Angeles, San Diego, Portland, Albany, Salem, Bozeman, Helena, Great Falls, Butte, Anaconda, Kalispell, Denver, Sheridan, Powell, Red Lodge, Houston, Dallas, Fort Collins, Spokane, New York, Philadelphia, New Jersey, Phoenix, Mesa, Rapid City, Lincoln, Bismarck, California, Chicago, Illinois, Minneapolis, Detroit

EEOC Statement:

Bretz RV & Marine is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for all associates. We hire, train, promote, and compensate associates based on personal and professional competence without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability, or citizenship, as well as other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. This commitment extends to all aspects of our employment practices in compliance with Minnesota State's non-discrimination policies.

 Products and Brands:

RV Manufacturers: Airstream, Coachmen, Dutchmen, Entegra Coach, Forest River, Grand Design, Heartland, Keystone RV, KZ RV, NuCamp, Thor, Tiffin, Ember RV, Brinkley RV, Oliver Trailers.

Boat Manufacturers:  Barletta, Sea-Doo, Bayliner, Chaparral, Crownline, Smokercraft, Lowe, Starcraft, MB Sport, Sun Chaser, Yamaha Outboards, Honda Outboards, Mercury/Mercruiser, Volvo Marine, Thunderjet, Sylvan Boats.