Shorex Staff (Japanese Speaking)

Department: Shorex

Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract

Description

By applying to this position, your application will be submitted to Princess Cruises' internal Talent Acquisition team.
A professional recruiter will contact you shortly if your qualifications align with our hiring requirements.
As the world's leading cruise line, we understand that our guests have high expectations of us, and we have high expectations of our team members.
We appreciate your patience as we carefully review each candidate.

Set a course for adventure with Princess Cruises! The employer of choice in the cruise industry, our fleet of Love Boats offer exceptional facilities and extensive professional development and recreational programs for our valued teammates who hail from more than 60 countries around the globe. 

An iconic brand beloved by millions, we love people who love what they do and work together to help our guests create a lifetime of wonderful memories while providing friendly, attentive and authentic service like only Princess can. 

As a member of the Princess Family, you’ll enjoy a truly adventurous career with excellent incentives, unlimited opportunities for growth, and ports of call that will leave you breathless.

Key Responsibilities

• Serves as a sales agent and understands the need to achieve financial targets; receptively accepts and follows guidance from the Shore Excursion Manager. 
• Follows established sales techniques and recognizes appropriate opportunities to upsell tours or sell additional tour products. 
• Regularly participates in tours and training to gain a complete knowledge of all tour programs, sales techniques, and policies. 
• Consistently and promptly attends Tour Office hours and is familiar with documented booking closing times per Hotel Policies and Procedures. 
• Carefully monitors the status of tours returning to the ship and immediately notifies the Shore Excursion Manager, Bridge, Guest Services Director, and Food & Beverage department of all delayed tours whenever necessary. 
• Ensures tours are dispatched efficiently from designated lounges; properly sets up and organizes lounges prior to tour meeting times 
• Ensures all passenger complaints are listened to and understood with empathy, showing genuine interest at all times. Ensures responses are appropriate and in line with the department mission statement, customer service standards, and Hotel Policies and procedures. 

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Minimum 1 year experience in Shore Excursion operations with a land-based resort or tour company preferably in an international environment. Prior tour staff or shipboard onboard revenue experience preferred.
• Minimum 1 year sales experience in a related field. Ability to conduct financial transactions quickly and accurately.
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Products, Point of Sales Systems, Database, and Mobile Devices.
• Fluent English language skills, both verbal and written.
• Knowledge of Japanse language.
•  Understanding of the foundation of customer service; ability and willingness to deliver outstanding service to our passengers. 
• Commitment to continuously display and deliver genuine care to our passengers and staff and surprise and delight passengers throughout their cruise experience. 
• Motivation to excel in all aspects of job duties and responsibilities. Personable communicator with outstanding social skills and a warm, friendly, and caring personality. 
• Willingness to embrace all Company values and Service Credo and lead by example. Ability to adapt and adjust to a variety of circumstances. 

Benefits

Princess Cruises offers many benefits. This position is afforded comfortable, shared cabin accommodations, meals, exceptional amenities, and extensive learning and recreational programs available to all of our teammates. 
Regardless of the rank or role, we are all one Princess team. Princess Cruises is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.