Job description
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Promotes sales to direct consumers by initiating calls, acting on leads and/or prospects in order to identify travel needs, present/explain Norwegian Cruise Line products and make travel recommendations.
Establishes and maintains quality customer relationships by delivering exceptional customer service, establishing rapport, identifying and meeting customer needs and expectations to include meeting customer retention goals and following up with consumers as necessary, in order to close sale and meet/exceed revenue goals.
Builds and maintains effective relationships with new and existing consumers. Maintains consumer prospect lists/contact database in order to identify client travel trends; Proactively and consistently seeks opportunities to promote and sell Norwegian Cruise Line products based on client travel history.
Acquires in depth industry and company knowledge in order to articulate cruise product features, benefits, pricing and make recommendations to include promotions, itineraries, and auxiliary products such as stateroom upgrades, onboard credits and other shipboard amenities.
Attends and actively participates in daily team meetings or relevant sales training in order to ensure appropriate sales techniques are being used and accurate information is being communicated to direct consumers.
Participates in department approved mass e-mail campaigns targeting specific guests' profiles.
Perform other job related functions as assigned.
EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration or related field preferred.
EXPERIENCE: Minimum one year of sales experience; 2 years sales experience preferred. Cruise sales a plus.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: Must have excellent verbal communication skills, in order to effectively communicate with direct guests on the telephone and internally. Must maintain strong working knowledge of Norwegian Cruise Line's products, including the current fleet and ship itineraries. Must be able to multi-task and work in a high energy sales environment that is goal/quota driven. Adherence to strictly enforced dress code required.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Compensation package:
- Commission pay
- Hourly pay
- Uncapped commission
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Every weekend
Application Question(s):
- Have you ever worked for Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, or Regent Seven Seas Cruises?
- Please elaborate on your experience communicating with guests/clients via live chat.
- Please note this is an outbound sales position that requires communication via chat and phone. Is this something that aligns with what you're looking for?
- Please note: We are currently looking to hire in the state of Florida. Do you currently reside in the state of Florida?
- This position requires fluency (speaking and writing) in English AND Spanish. Are you fluent (speaking and writing) in English AND Spanish?
- Please note this position requires weekend availability. You will receive a 5 day/9 hour schedule. You could be assigned any day Monday-Sunday from 8am-9pm. Are you open to any possible schedule?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
Work Location: Remote