Shuttle Sales Specialist
About The Position
The Shuttle Sales Specialist is part of the Sales & Marketing Team, responsible for the active off-site promotion of Capilano Suspension Bridge Park. The prime responsibility is to promote our free shuttle, free luggage storage, and express services from a variety of key strategic tourist locations in the Vancouver area. Our Specialists will also encourage visitation to Capilano Suspension Bridge Park through our referral networks, ticket sellers, sightseeing and tour company partners. Our Specialists support the on-site shuttle operations team with guests who need more in-depth information on Capilano. Promotion efforts start at Canada Place, with specific duties for the first part of the day. Afternoon activities will rotate through several other off-site locations in the downtown area (e.g. Gastown, Stanley Park, Bike rental areas, partner ticketing kiosks). Key sales tools will be the shuttle schedule and the $5 off savings coupon. Expanded sales activities may include calling on key hotels to ensure up-to-date shuttle information is on hand for their Guests and ongoing public relations with our sightseeing partners.
Requirements
- 1 year experience in Guest Services, Retail, Tourism or Hospitality
- Must have a passion for Guest service, the city and its many sights
Nice To Haves
- Working knowledge of the tourism industry desired
- University or college degree (or working towards) in a related discipline (ex. Tourism & Hospitality) is a strong asset
- Second language is considered an asset
- Involvement in the local community and organizations is considered an asset
Responsibilities
- Contribute to a positive experience by connecting with our Guests
- Act as an external ambassador for Capilano Suspension Bridge Park with an engaging & knowledgeable personality and openness to tourists, developing guest interest in Capilano
- Respond to inquiries using effective selling techniques to promote the experience of visiting Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, The Cliff House Restaurant and Trading Post Retail Store
- Be fully conversant regarding the free shuttle, free luggage storage and the brand-new express services in effort to target time starved tourists
- Promote daily shuttles to potential Guests in-person at our Downtown locations
- Gain knowledge of the competition’s pricing, products and services
- Work in partnership with other Shuttle Team Members at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park to ensure consistency in Guests' experience
- Help manage peak demand times by creatively suggesting off peak shuttle times or alternative transportation options available to the Guests at that time
- Work with the Hop on/Hop off operators to ensure cross promotion of our attraction to their riders
- Be knowledgeable about Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, park information and history, through training and job shadowing of key gate and admission roles
- Assist Guests' with loading their luggage on the shuttle, and coordinating with Operations to ensure the shuttle service is safe & punctual
- Performs additional responsibilities or duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 30% discount off regular-priced merchandise at The Trading Post Gift Store
- 30% discount at Stanley's Bar & Grill and Prospect Point Café
- 30% discount on food items in The Cliff House Restaurant, Loggers' Grill, Beary Waffle, and The Cabin (does not apply to alcohol)
- Guest passes for friends & family
- Referral bonuses
- Staff Transit Subsidy (30% for part-time members, 50% for full-time members)
- Employment & Family Assistance Program, offering five free online counselling sessions per topic for our staff
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
