Explorations Port & Shopping Lecturer

At Royal Caribbean International, we believe that great vacations begin with great employees! As a leader in the cruise line industry, RCI is continuously expanding and seeking dynamic, energetic, experienced professionals to join our team. With our innovative, award-winning fleet of ships visiting five continents, each offering adventurous ways to explore the globe, this is a great opportunity to let your career set sail.

We are currently searching for Port Lecturers to join our team!  Potential candidates must have a minimum of one to two years proven sales experience in a cruise ship environment, and speak additional languages such as Italian, Spanish, German, Norwegian, and/or French.

Reports to:  Explorations! Manager

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Administer port lectures onboard for various European ports of call.
• Coordinate and promote the shopping program in Europe.
• Discuss with guests various tour and shopping options.  Promote, sell, and up-sell shore excursions, port shopping programs and tour packages as appropriate.
• Utilize sales experience and training to achieve revenue goals and monitor personal and team shopping revenue performance.
• Provide guest services with regard to tour sales, refunds, complaints, and general port and ship information.
• Contact tour operators and assigned stores and venues related to shopping program to relay information to staff and guests.
• Work assigned Explorations! shifts on the sales desk, the pier, lounges, or other venues as directed by the Explorations! Manager.
• Ensures Royal Caribbean International's Gold Anchor Standards are followed at all times to deliver the ultimate guest experience
• Perform any other job-related duties assigned by the supervisor or management. 

Job Requirements:

• Minimum of 1 - 2 years experience in Shore Excursions, sales, or related department on a cruise ship
• Excellent public speaking skills and very strong communication skills
• Knowledge of ports of call and associated tours preferred
• Ability to sell, up-sell and cross-sell tour products and services
• Working knowledge of computers, Internet access, and the ability to navigate within a variety of software packages such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability to read, write and speak English clearly and distinctly.  Knowledge of other languages is desired, especially Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, French, German, Russian, or Swedish
• All international applicants must have the ability to obtain a C1/D1 visa (and other relevant visas) when applicable
• Ability to participate in life-saving emergency drills and required training