Art Associate – Cruise Ships (US/Canada applicants Only)

Park West Gallery; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as an Art Associate, blending your passion for art with sales on cruise ships. Engage with guests, curate stunning displays, and enjoy travel opportunities while earning a competitive income. This role promises adventure and growth in a vibrant environment.

Benefits

Accommodations provided

Meals provided

Travel covered

Open commissions after 30 days

Bonus for first 10 applicants

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must speak English fluently (C1 level).
• Previous cruise, hospitality, or sales work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Curate and set up art displays to market the onboard gallery.
• Engage in consultative conversations with guests to generate sales leads.
• Independently manage the full sales process.

Skills

Communication

Public Speaking

Interpersonal Skills

Job description

Are you ready to blend your love for art with the thrill of adventure? Join our team as an Art Associate and embark on a journey where creativity meets the high seas! Work directly with our Gallery Director and Principal Auctioneer to curate stunning art displays, engage with cruise guests, and turn their interest into sales. Whether you’re setting up eye-catching gallery exhibits or sparking conversations about art, your enthusiasm will shine through every wave.

Not only will this position engage and challenge you, but you’ll be regarded for your hard work with opportunities to grow your skills and earnings. Enjoy a dynamic role that includes everything from arranging art displays to managing sales and creating memorable guest experiences. With travel, shared accommodations and meals covered and a rewarding pay structure, this is your chance to travel, earn, and thrive in a vibrant environment.

If you're energetic, ready to work hard, and eager to thrive in sales and public speaking, apply now and set sail on an unforgettable adventure!

Job Responsibilities Include but not limited to the following:

• Curating and setting up art displays (as well as transport art when needed) in high-traffic areas to market the onboard gallery, generating art awareness and interest among cruise guests. Art can weigh up to 50 lbs.
• Initiate and engage in consultative conversations with guests, educate guests about the onboard art program and art auction business, determine a client’s level of interest, and develop sales leads.
• Independently manage the full sales process.
• Generate client invoices while answering shipping, payment, and fulfillment questions.
• Be Punctual: Be early for any events that involve guests as they often arrive early to events.
• Participate in all required shipboard safety trainings and drills.
• Develop and maintain a promotional mindset, which includes constantly marketing the artwork, the gallery, and yourself.
• Be coachable and willing to diversify your knowledge with the program, the collection, and logistics.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with shipboard management, staff, and crew while remaining compliant with cruise line operations and requirements.
• Be open to both positive feedback as well as constructive feedback.
• Continued education of sales process & art knowledge. Training is provided and mandatory

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must speak English fluently, have excellent communication & interpersonal skills (C1 level English)
• Previous cruise, hospitality, or sales work experience preferred
• Self-starter, dedicated and capable of thriving in a highly dynamic, intense environment
• Public speaking and communication skills.
• Charismatic, energetic, and people-oriented.
• Able to handle physical duties like moving art and setting up displays.

Compensation:

• Accommodations and meals on board are provided, as well as travel to and from ship assignments.
• Entry-level Art Associates earn a weekly guaranteed base pay. After the first 30 days on board, Art Associates are able to receive open commissions based on targets achieved.
• Bonus available for the first 10 American applicants that get onboard