[1] This species is present in Eastern Australia (New South Wales and Queensland).

[1][2][3] Shells of Volutoconus grossi can reach a size of 59–175 millimetres (2.3–6.9 in).

[2] These moderately large shells are solid, elongate, with rounded apex and small sharp protoconch.

The surface shows four spiral bands of chocolate patches on a cream or salmon or reddish-brown colored background with white tent-shaped markings.

[4][5] These uncommon sea snails live on sandy substrate at depths of 36 to 216 m.[3][5]