DescriptionOne of the bestknown names in cruising Princess is the worlds leading international premium cruise line and tour company carrying millions of guests each year to hundreds of destinations around the globe. We give our guests the Medallion Class experience others simply cant. The Love Boat promises something for everyone.
Were looking for a selfmotivated Cruise Vacation Planner who is passionate about closing the sale. Youll be responsible for selling PrincessCruises North America cruises and related products. The primary goal of the role is to drive cruise sales to meet targets by establishing and maintaining longterm business relationships with guests interested in Princess CVP will be building and maintaining guest relationships by conducting mainly Outbound Calling. This person will work closely with their CVP Sales Coaches and alongside other CVPs to deliver sales results. This is an agile position expected to meet and react to the changing needs of guests department and company. The CVP will be positioned to allow for real time adhoc and scheduled inperson interaction with Senior Leadership to review current sales trends implement specific research requirements discuss current and new initiatives to drive improved sales performance and provide input on specific obstacles being encountered in the achievement of sales goals. Having an inhouse CVP team will allow for effective productivity evaluations comparing the inhouse versus virtual team structures.
Heres a summary of what Princess is looking for in its Cruise Vacation Planner. Is this you
Responsibilities
- Contact leads via outbound calls to new and returning guests in a timely manner according to established daily workflow guidelines as outlined by leadership. Followed up by returning calls and emails keeping prescheduled appointments and maintaining contact documentation in CRM system. Proactively use all available resources to generate deposited new direct bookings from both past and prospective customer to meet and exceed department booking and revenue targets and accurately creating these bookings in POLAR.
- A CVP will understand guest profiles and interpret their vacation needs and requests to secure bookings deliver exceptional customer service and build ongoing relationships. To include displaying excellent customer service and exceed customer expectations at every opportunity; including (but not limited to) selling the right cruise vacation to meet customer needs.
- Guide and influence contacted leads to make a booking using selling skills and strategies. Use upselling techniques and referral opportunities to generate additional revenue by selling PVP Princess and Premier hotel EzAir etc.A CVP will optimize the usage of sales lead referral and group generation tools promotional material and sales techniques when interacting with guests.
- Maintain a clear understanding of all CVP job functions including applications such as Polar and Siebel adherence to Princess Cruises Line (PCL) policies rules operational updates and regulations and thorough knowledge of promotions and campaigns.
- Suggesting strategies to management along with providing detailed insights and feedback on promotional campaigns.
- Attend Team meetings to review statistical insights sales results industry news product updates policies and upcoming campaigns and prepare for upcoming events.
- Attend monthly sidebyside monitoring evaluations with their sales coach ensuring alignment with company standards and review individual performance goals.
- Manage time and priorities to efficiently contact and service leads.
- Work closely with sales coaches on specific initiatives campaigns or special projects that may arise.
- Maintain the highest standards of professionalism in all interactions creating a positive image of the products and the Company.
- Any additional duties as assigned by Coach/Manager/Director.
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years experience in a highvolume sales environment; preferably in the cruising and travel industry.
- Proven success as a sales representative as measured by level of sales performance against established goals and objectives.
- Experience in following technical processes and ability to grasp system logic.
- Strong personal computer skills and demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office software.
- Highly motivated selfstarter who demonstrates a commitment to achieving individual sales and booking targets while developing ongoing guest relationships for future business
- Demonstrated strong work ethic and the ability to work in a goal oriented highpressure environment with strict deadlines.
- Strong verbal interpersonal and communication ability to effectively communicate with management internal support teams and guests.
- Innovative thinking and problemsolving skills.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time (e.g. H1B status).
Please note: The start date for this role will be June 30 2025. This role is an onsite position. The training hours will be Monday through Friday 8:30 AM 5:15 PM ET. After training the working hours will be Monday through Friday in office reporting to our Ft. Lauderdale FL office from 9:00 AM 5:45 PM Eastern Time.
What You Can Expect
- Cruise and Travel Privileges for You and Your Family
- Health Benefits
- 401(k)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Training & Professional Development
- Tuition & Professional Certification Reimbursement
Our Culture Stronger Together
Our highest responsibility and top priority is compliance environmental protection and the health safety and wellbeing of our guests the people in the communities we touch and serve and our shipboard and shoreside employees. Please visit our site to learn more about our Culture Essentials Corporate Vision Statement and our Core Values at: is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age ancestry color family or medical care leave gender identity or expression genetic information marital status medical condition national origin physical or mental disability political affiliation protected veteran status race religion sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws regulations and ordinances.
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