Guest Experience - Guest Experience Ambassador

Hornblower Group Inc.•San Diego, CA

About The Position

The Port Ambassador will drive the commercial opportunity of the ticket booth and surrounding areas, capturing potentials guests that are in the area. The ultimate responsibility of this position is to increase on-site ticket sales, merchandise sales in addition to other partner opportunities as they present themselves.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency is required.
A minimum of 1 year customer service experience in a direct selling role preferred.
Cash handling experience preferred.
Must meet minimum state age requirements.
Strong customer service, organization, and interpersonal skills.
Maintain a high level of organization, detailed oriented, and meet deadlines.
Handle multiple tasks/projects at one time.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships as required by job responsibility.
Listen effectively, assess the situation, determine relevant issues, and suggest solutions.
Have a working knowledge of computer skills, including but not limited to proficiency with Microsoft Office Suites.
Must be able to effectively understand and convey written and verbal information to coworkers and guests.
Maintain uniform and personal grooming in compliance with appearance standards.
Will be required to be available for work nights, weekends and on all major holidays.

Nice To Haves

Previous sales experience is preferred, especially in a customer-facing setting.

Responsibilities

Serves as point person in generating walk up sales, both in front of the ticket booth in addition to nearby areas with high foot traffic.
Successfully persuades guests to purchase tickets, merchandise, and any other opportunities that exist within the specific ticket booth.
Exhibits ability to bounce back quick from receiving a no, with the understanding that the success of the role is partially predicated on conversing with as many potential guests as possible.
Upsells clients to higher value items if possible, including existing guests that may have already made a purchase.
Following the conclusion of your shift, run reporting that reflects sales during that period, which are to be delivered to your supervisor for commission processing.
Assists in overseeing ticket booth presentation, including the appearance of the ticket booth itself in addition to the personnel that work within the ticket booth.
Ensures no hand-written signage.
Wipes clean guest facing surfaces glass/countertops several times during shift.
Maintains proper dress attire, including wearing of selling merchandise to further attract and increase chance of sales to a guest.
Enforces City Cruises standard of a no cell phone policy during work hours.
Ensures that the ticket booth is clear of clutter; all surfaces are clean and presentable to walk up guests.
Regular monitors guest engagement from the ticket booth staff, including proper eye contact and a positive attitude.
Address guests by name and recognize their special occasions.
Explain products or services and prices and answer questions from customers.
Collect outstanding balances for reservations and collect payment vouchers from third party.
Additional job duties as assigned.