Full job description

Each Art Associate (AA) works directly with the Gallery Director and Principal Auctioneer in developing, maintaining, and executing the cruise ship art program.

An Art Associate's primary function is to generate leads and sales, market the onboard art program, and arrange gallery and auction displays while maintaining a positive attitude and enthusiastic work ethic.

Art Associates are given feedback daily and are formally evaluated once per month by their Principal Auctioneer. Within the Art Associate job position, there are regular promotions in earning potential.

Responsibilities:

• Curate and set 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.
• 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.

• Promote and represent Park West's onboard Art program
• Deliver engaging and entertaining presentations, seminars, and live art auctions
• Lead sales consultations
• Create and design marketing collateral
• Curate and set-up art displays 
• Possess multi - cultural awareness
• Passionate about guest experience and retail industry
• Organizational and teamwork skills
• Able to retain high volume of information
• Works well under pressure
• Open minded and creative
• Exceptional networking skills
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft applications and POS software
• Professional and contributes to achieving guest service rating targets
• Achieve personal sales goals
• Compliant in all areas of Asset Protection
• Maintains visual compliance standard 

We cater to a dynamic demographic of clientele from all nationalities, educational backgrounds, and ages. Therefore, candidates with diverse backgrounds are considered.

• 1+ years' experience in a luxury retail shop, cruise ship or 4/5 * hotel or upscale restaurant
• Proven track record in sales performance through business development 
• Minimun high school diploma or associate degree preferred

• Stage 1: Search and Screen the Candidates for the Selection Process. ... 
• Stage 2: Interview Process for the Candidates. ... 
• Stage 3: Select the successful Candidate
• Stage 4: Make an Offer and Onboarding