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.
Are you punctual, passionate, and ready to make waves in the art world?
Apply now and let's create unforgettable moments together on the high seas! 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 speak English fluently, have excellent communication & interpersonal skills (C1 level English) Previous cruise, hospitality, or sales work experience preferred Strong organization and be able to comfortably multi-task Self-starter, dedicated and capable of thriving in a highly dynamic, intense environment 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, as well as commissions on net sales and are eligible for performance bonuses.