Costa Ambassador

1 giorno fa

Genoa, Liguria, Italia Costa Crociere S.p.A. Tempo pieno

WHAT YOU WILL DO

As the onboard Costa Ambassador, you will be a focal point for the onboard revenue strategy: illustrating and promoting the full onboard offer, using storytelling to spark guests’ desire to experience something new, and boosting revenue through cross- and up‑selling.

  • Build relationships of trust with guests, acting as their point of reference and consultant for all onboard products and services.
  • Present the onboard offer through engaging storytelling, using a simple, direct style tailored to each guest to spark interest and desire.
  • Offer the right product or service at the right time, promoting the experiences guests care about most.
  • Overcome objections and close sales, booking products and services and boosting onboard revenue through cross‑ and up‑selling.
  • Monitor sales targets and KPIs, supporting the departments in reaching them and turning guest data into action plans.
  • Take an active part in onboard revenue meetings and proactively propose new ideas to boost products and services.
  • Apply the retail levers that impact sales, visual display, staffing, asset protection and process optimisation, to maximise results.
  • Help build a strong safety culture, promote health and safety procedures, and uphold high standards on board.

WHO YOU ARE

You bring a natural flair for sales and guest engagement, thriving in an international, fast‑paced environment where storytelling, empathy and a results‑driven attitude make the difference.

REQUIRED

  • Secondary school diploma or degree in tourism, languages or humanities
  • At least 1 year of experience in Retail/Sales, with strong interpersonal skills
  • Excellent command of Italian (C1) and English (C1)
  • A third language at minimum B2 level (French, German, Spanish)
  • Good knowledge of MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
  • Solid sales, communication and customer‑service skills, with the ability to read guest needs and close effectively
  • Experience in cross‑ and up‑selling or onboard/retail revenue roles

NICE TO HAVE

  • Experience in multicultural or international environments

WHAT WE OFFER

YOUR CONTRACT

  • Fixed‑term, full‑time contract onboard
  • Meals and accommodation included throughout your contract
  • International experience combining travel, personal development, and independence
  • Travel & logistics: transport covered (flights/trains) for embarkation, disembarkation, and transfers
  • Meals & consumption: free daily buffet meals (breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner)
  • Discounts on onboard restaurants and bars
  • Accommodation & services: shared cabin with bathroom
  • Cabin cleaning + free laundry service (crew laundrette and uniforms)
  • Connectivity & tools: free internet (250 MB/month) + free WhatsApp text
  • Discounts on shops, products, hairdresser, and SPA
  • Wellbeing & health: free medical assistance onboard and ashore
  • Welfare and wellbeing programs (sports, events, monthly activities)
  • Leisure time: access to gym, lounge, bar, pool, and solarium for crew
  • Crew excursions + discounts on guest tours
  • Family & friends: opportunity to host family/friends (min. 30 days/year after 4 months)

YOUR GROWTH

  • Structured onboarding + welcome kit
  • Mentorship program with a dedicated mentor
  • Clear career path within your department
  • Learning Officer for skills development and continuous improvement
  • Development model to identify and promote talented individuals