Freelance Dock Host /Boat Tour Sales

BusyBoat; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

BusyBoat in Amsterdam is hiring a guest-facing dock host to blend hospitality, dock operations and active selling of boat-tour tickets. No prior boating experience required, just a strong personality and a knack for connecting with people.

You will welcome guests, explain tour options, and confidently close sales while keeping the dock tidy and coordinating with skippers. Fluent English is essential; Dutch preferred. Flexible days 11:00–23:00 with base pay plus commission up to €320 daily.

Qualifications

• Friendly, energetic and easy to approach.
• Confident starting conversations with strangers.
• Commercial instinct with ability to close a sale.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work independently.
• Strong English; Dutch is preferred.
• Legally able to work as a self-employed professional in the Netherlands.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests, check them in and help them board safely.
• Explain tour options and provide clear practical information.
• Approach passing tourists and confidently sell boat-tour tickets.
• Keep the dock organised and coordinate with skippers and the dock team.

Skills

Friendly personality

Energetic

Confident talking

Commercial instinct

Punctual & independent

Strong English

Dutch preferred

Job description

01 THE OPPORTUNITY

Personality first.

Boat experience second.

This role combines hospitality, dock operations and active sales. You do not need years of boating experience; a strong personality, confidence and a natural ability to connect with people matter more.

02 What You Will Do

• 01Welcome guests, check them in and help them board safely.
• 02Explain tour options and provide clear practical information.
• 03Approach passing tourists and confidently sell boat-tour tickets.
• 04Keep the dock organised and coordinate with skippers and the dock team.

03 What Matters

• Friendly, energetic and easy to approach
• Confident starting conversations with strangers
• Commercial instinct and the ability to close a sale
• Reliable, punctual and comfortable working independently
• Strong English; Dutch is preferred
• Legally able to work as a self-employed professional in the Netherlands

04 SCHEDULE & EARNINGS

FLEXIBILITY

Partial or full days

Choose days based on your availability. The operational window is approximately 11:00–23:00.

COMPENSATION

Rate + commission

The base arrangement is negotiable, with commission and potential daily earnings up to €320 depending on performance and agreed terms.