Costa Ambassador - On board position
Altro · Genova, Liguria ·
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