Port & Shopping Presenter Qualifications & Attributes

Self-Motivated, Dedicated & Independent

  • 6-month contracts with 4-6 weeks off in between contracts
  • 40+ hours per week (including days and evening hours)
  • No days/weekends off (everyday is a work day on a cruise ship)

Outgoing, Credible & Approachable

  • Must be sincere, outgoing, and approachable to cruise ship guests, shore side merchants, and shipboard staff
  • Credibility is a key quality that is necessary in this sales position

Confident & Well Spoken

  • Fluent spoken and written English is a must (other language abilities also a plus)
  • Public speaking skills with an entertaining, informative and persuasive approach required
  • Exposure of the Port & Shopping Presenter is key to the success of the program; applicants must possess self-confidence, professionalism, and maturity
  • Appearance must be polished and professional at all times
Creative & Sales-Oriented
  • Creativity is a must when developing new promotional ideas and ways to increase overall revenue
  • A persuasive sales approach is important to achieve targets and goals
Organized
  • Excellent organizational skills are required
  • Must be able to balance all areas of work effectively in order to accomplish multiple daily tasks
Living Conditions
  • Port & Shopping Presenters live in single crew cabin accommodations
  • Cabins are generally compact, but comfortable
  • Room and board (including meals) is provided free of charge for single Port & Shopping Presenters
  • On most cruise lines, the Port & Shopping Presenters are allowed the same privileges as other Concession Managers/Staff Members onboard
Compensation
  • Port & Shopping Presenters are paid a weekly base salary plus generous commissions based on achieved sales targets
Contracts
  • Port & Shopping Presenters are considered independent contractors for the duration of each contract onboard ship
  • Ship assignments are 6 months in length, with 4-6 weeks off in between contracts
Training
  • A comprehensive training class is mandatory prior to ship assignments
  • Office training takes place in our Fort Lauderdale office, and last for 5 full days
  • Training includes ship protocol, policy and procedure, sales techniques, product information, paperwork and administration, etc. 
  • Following office training and prior to beginning a ship assignment, the Port & Shopping
  • Presenter will sail onboard a ship for 1-2 cruises to shadow the previous Presenter, or to train with one of PPI’s Corporate Field Trainers
  • PPI provides hotel accommodations (room and tax only) and meals during office training
  • The Port & Shopping Presenter is responsible for airfare/transportation to training (Fort Lauderdale)

Requirements Prior to Attending Training

  • Complete cruise line physical (specific cruise lines forms provided by PPI)
  • Wardrobe of basic business attire and formal wear
  • $1,000 cash available and/or a valid credit card (in the event money is needed to cover incidental expenses during the first few weeks of employment)
  • Valid passport (Including C1/D Seaman's Visa for Non-US and non-Canadian citizens)
  • Previous cruise line employees or concessionaires must obtain written consent from your company before leaving the previous position
  • Laptop computer capable of playing PowerPoint presentations
  • Video camera and a tripod (must be mini DV, DVD or mini DVD)