Guest Sales Agent

Hornblower Group; Orlando, San Francisco, Boston, Chicago (FL, CA, MA, IL); On-site; CAD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wage

Retention Bonus - up to $500.00

Complimentary Cruise Tickets & Uniforms

Crew Recognition Awards

Complimentary Meals

Crew Referral Program - up to $200.00

Paid Training

Job summary

Hornblower Group is hiring a Guest Sales Agent in Canada to sell tickets for cruises and provide exceptional customer service. This seasonal position involves engaging guests on the harbourfront and managing ticket sales effectively.

The role requires a minimum of one year in customer service and entails working outdoors in various weather conditions. A competitive wage and benefits like cruise tickets and bonuses are offered. Join a dynamic team at Hornblower Group, a leader in transportation and experiences.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of customer service experience required.
• Previous tourism or sales experience preferred.
• Ability to stand for long periods and work outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Provide amazing hospitality to guests and coworkers.
• Sell tickets for programming directly to guests.
• Attract guests on the harbourfront to join cruises.
• Handle money and tickets accurately.
• Resolve customer complaints regarding bookings and tickets.

Skills

Customer service experience

Cash handling skills

Energetic and enthusiastic personality

Education

O.S.S.D. or equivalent

Tools

Reservations software

Job description

Hornblower Group is a global leader in experiences and transportation. Spanning a 100-year history, Hornblower Group’s portfolio of international offerings includes water-based experiences (dining and sightseeing cruises), land-based experiences (walking and food tours) and ferry and transportation services. City Experiences, Hornblower Group’s premier experience division, offers land- and water-based experiences as well as ferry and transportation services. Hornblower Group’s subsidiaries include Hornblower Marine, which provides vessel outhaul and maintenance services at Bridgeport Boatworks in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and Seaward Services, Inc., a marine services company specializing in the operation, maintenance and repair of government and privately owned vessels. Additionally, Anchor Operating System, LLC, a Hornblower Group subsidiary and independent entity, provides reservation, ticketing and website integration services for clients in the transportation, tourism and entertainment industries. Today, Hornblower Group’s global portfolio covers over 10 countries, over 50 U.S. cities and serves more than 20 million guests annually. Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, Hornblower Group’s additional corporate offices reside in San Francisco, California; Boston, Massachusetts; Chicago, Illinois; London, United Kingdom; New York, New York; Dublin, Ireland; and across Ontario, Canada. For more information, visit hornblowercorp.com.

Position Summary

The Guest Sales Agent will be knowledgeable about City Cruises Toronto’s cruise offerings, tour routes and City Pass partnership. The successful candidate will attract guests on the harbourfront and sell tickets for all product offerings. The Guest Sales Agent will contribute to creating an amazing guest experience and be swift and efficient in the execution of their assigned duties.

• Please note this is a seasonal/contract position.*

Crew Benefits

• Competitive Wage
• Retention Bonus - up to $500.00!
• Complimentary Cruise Tickets & Uniforms
• Crew Recognition Awards
• Complimentary Meals
• Crew Referral Program - up to $200.00 per referral
• Crew Events
• Paid Training

Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide amazing hospitality to guests and coworkers as prescribed in our RESPECT Service System.
• Sell tickets for all programming directly to guests at the ticket booth.
• Attract guests on the harbourfront to join our cruises.
• Receive passengers and inform them about boarding procedures; print, sort and distribute boarding passes to passengers.
• Provide information, sell tickets, and answer all questions regarding company offerings, services, and prices, including the Toronto City Pass partnership.
• Make and confirm cruise reservations using telephones and computers; maintain computerized inventory of available passenger space and provide information on space reserved or available.
• Collect outstanding balances for reservations and collect payment vouchers from third party distributors.
• Act as liaison for tour operators visiting our port: Ensuring their reservation numbers are correct, modifying reservations as needed and receiving payment or vouchers.
• Use Point of Sale and reservation system to secure reservations and cash out guests cruise tickets.
• Resolve customer complaints regarding booking, ticketing, and special boarding needs.
• Handle money and tickets accurately and responsibly and effectively handle cash and credit card sales.
• Responsible for accurate cash counts and deposits.
• Set up and break down of ticket booth, cash drawer, and filling out paperwork related to ticket sales.
• Communicating with the onboard Food and Beverage and Marine teams to ensure a smooth and efficient guest experience and cruising schedule.
• Maintain uniform and personal grooming in compliance with appearance standards.
• Be prepared to begin work at scheduled time.
• Other duties as assigned by the manager or supervisor on duty.

Requirements & Qualifications

• O.S.S.D. or equivalent as recognized by the Ministry of Education
• Minimum one (1) year of customer service experience
• Previous tourism or sales experience preferred
• Experience with Reservations software an asset
• Energetic and enthusiastic personality essential
• Basic computer and cash handling skills are required
• Must be able to effectively understand and convey written and verbal information to guests and coworkers
• Must possess a service orientation – actively looking for ways to help others
• Will require the ability to stand for long periods of time and work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Will be required to be available for work on all major holidays and weekends.
• If required, wear assigned Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (i.e. non-slip shoes, gloves, weather appropriate dress attire, sun protection)

Hornblower is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of harassment and/or discrimination of any type, including but not limited to discrimination and/or harassment based upon race, citizenship, place of origin, colour, ancestry, disability, age, creed, sex/pregnancy, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic characteristics, receipt of public assistance and record of offences. City Experiences employment and workplace decisions will be based on company needs, job requirements and individual job qualifications and skills. City Experiences will comply with provincial and federal legislation relating to equal employment opportunities and employment equity.