Cruise Ship Salesperson Overview :
Position: Shop and Table Salesperson
We are seeking candidates for on board cruise ship sales positions learning all aspects of pearl and opal sales aboard luxury cruise ships traveling the world. Salespeople report to the Shop Manager on board their respective cruise ship and to the head office cruise ship manager by email. Salespeople will typically have a license to sell goods to achieve an attractive revenue share.
An array of opportunities will await the sales driven professional seeking a unique and highly rewarding career in cruise ship sales. Couples and teams welcome. No need to relocate.
If you possess the following qualities:
- Sales ability and experience a plus
- Excellent communication skills
- High standards of customer service
- Ability and/or experience in public speaking in front of large groups
- Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives with or without supervision
- Jewellery knowledge and/or eagerness to learn
- Computer capabilities
We can offer you:
- An opportunity to work and travel the world presenting jewellery to international customers in the exciting cruise ship atmosphere
- An opportunity to earn a significant revenue-share income,
- An unprecedented training and support program
Terms:
- We offer you an attractive profit share arrangement giving you a license to sell agreed items (see attached)
- You pay initial flights to destination, we pay return based on fulfillment of all requirements. Return airfare provided by us (unless any stock goes missing whilst on board),
- Medical - you must self insure against sickness and have a policy covering all medical,
- Visa - is your responsibility to ensure that you have the correct visas and passport,
- Uniforms - responsibility of employee – smart dress and dinner suit/dress for evening dining,
- Food and accommodation on board provided by the cruise ship,
- The profit share is based on a % of sales. The less you discount an item, the more you will make (see the revenue share excel spreadsheet for an example).
- An “average” Cruise will sell $20,000 at 30% discount.
- The work periods start at 5 days and extend to trips lasting over 30 days,
- All trips have free shore days in exotic locations for you to tour and sightsee,
THE GOOD STUFF
We will supply you with an amazing range specifically designed for these ships and the Itinerary.
You will make really good commission depending on how much discount you offer.
If you are exceptionally good at closing deals you wont struggle to make $.
Table sales on these ships will be very minimal. Its all about networking with the guests and looking a million dollars 100% of the time.
IMPORTANT STUFF
A copy of our contract is attached for you to look over and agree on. This is the legal side of things.
Like all Trunk Shows, things can go wrong. Not everything is plain sailing 100% of the time, however we generally always come out on top.
Its really important to remain 100% positive 100% of the time. Its the only way to get through it.
Luggage! Keep your personal items to a minimum. You're responsible for the stock and the less you have to carry of your own stuff the better.
I am always available to help you on email and phone where possible.
Our payment terms are generally 30 days after the last day of the end of the cruise. Speak to me if you have any questions on this.
NEXT STEP?
The Skype meeting will take place in February. This is always really important. Make sure your ready to go with this as there is usually only “one chance” to show how good you are at presenting.
What is required is that you learn the following presentation as this is a core responsibility while on board. This presentation will be given to passengers in a formal “trunk show” presentation setting. Once you have learnt this presentation off by heart, then book an interview time. We have a large range of cruises available now and will be able to approve your application speedily. Please Download the Application Form Below and Follow all the instruction. Job 4 Cruise Application Form
