Personal Cruise Consultant

  • Full-time

Company Description

Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 47-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to “Cruise Like a Norwegian” on one of 13 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. Recently, the line was named “Europe’s Leading Cruise Line” for the sixth consecutive year, as well as “Caribbean’s Leading Cruise Line” and “World’s Leading Large Ship Cruise Line” by the World Travel Awards.

Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of the Miami Dolphins/Sun Life Stadium, The New York Knicks, Blue Man Group and Legends in Concert; and the official cruise line partner of The GRAMMY Awards and is an official partner of the Rockettes and Radio City Music Hall.

Job Description

This position is responsible for selling Norwegian Cruise Line products directly to consumers by initiating outbound telephone calls and then cultivating and maintaining customer relationships, to include building rapport, recommending modifications to products and services which promotes customer retention, driving direct sales and ensuring an overall superior customer service experience with Norwegian.

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.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration or related field preferred.

Minimum one year of sales experience; 2 years sales experience preferred.  Cruise sales a plus

Additional Information

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.

Ability to work a flexible schedule.