Cruise Expert - Asia And South Pacific

<div class="content-intro"><p>Kensington delivers the world’s most personal travel experiences. We bring to life each client’s desire to travel in a way that’s tailored specifically for them, in the company of local private guides who ensure that they enjoy the authentic best of their destination. The result is a unique journey rich in memories that last a lifetime!</p> <p>We achieve this because of our extraordinary people, passionate experts with deep knowledge of their destinations. They are what enables us to deliver remarkable experiences in over 120 countries worldwide, and across each of our businesses – Private Touring, Cruises, Villas, Yachts, Expeditions, Ultraluxe Land, Private Jets, and Air. </p> <p>To learn more about Kensington, visit <a id="menurrs8" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" href="http://kensingtontours.com/" target="_blank">kensingtontours.com</a>. </p></div><section id="st-jobDescription"> <div> <h2><span style="color: rgb(59, 43, 61);">Job Description</span></h2> </div> <div> <div class="flex flex-col text-sm pb-25"> <section class="text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&:has([data-writing-block])>*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" data-turn-id="request-WEB:a1f2c903-9c9b-428f-ab7d-23d301500d1f-2" data-testid="conversation-turn-6" data-scroll-anchor="true" data-turn="assistant"> <div class="text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)"> <div class="[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn"> <div class="flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow"> <div class="min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&]:mt-1" data-message-author-role="assistant" data-message-id="cfd6af21-6836-4785-b6e8-eeeaf094535a" data-message-model-slug="gpt-5-3" data-turn-start-message="true"> <div class="flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden"> <div class="markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling"> <p>This is not a typical sales role. This is a call to professionals who sell with elegance, advise with authority, and understand that, for discerning travelers, the journey is everything. Kensington's Asia & South Pacific Cruise Experts are the architects of extraordinary adventures - designing bespoke Land & Sea itineraries across some of the world’s most culturally rich and geographically diverse regions, from the temples of Southeast Asia to the islands of French Polynesia, from the coastlines of Australia and New Zealand to the remote waters of the South Pacific and the rivers of Asia. You will not just book travel, you transform it.</p> <p>From the moment of first contact to welcoming your travelers home, you will guide high-end clientele through a unique and exhilarating portfolio of luxury products and experiences across Asia and the South Pacific. You will offer an array of premium-to-luxury cruise line products, along with meticulously curated pre- and post-cruise experiences, including private guides, charter flights, luxury lodges, and immersive cultural experiences.</p> <p>As a Cruise Expert, you will own the full sales cycle with confidence: uncovering each client's vision in the discovery call, navigating vessel selection and cabin categories, coordinating complex regional logistics, and closing with conviction. You will action incoming leads and cultivate a book of loyal, high-net-worth clients who return to you again and again because no one else delivers at your level.</p> <h2><span style="color: rgb(59, 43, 61);">What You'll Do:</span></h2> <ul> <li>Lead high-touch discovery conversations that uncover your clients’ motivations for travel across Asia and the South Pacific - then design journeys that exceed those expectations.</li> <li>Craft seamless Land & Sea itineraries that combine bespoke fly-cruise options, luxury lodges, private guides, and multi-country extensions across destinations such as Japan, Southeast Asia, Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific islands.</li> <li>Manage availability, quotes, and bookings with precision, working with our curated network of world-class cruise partners operating in the Asia-Pacific region.</li> <li>Build and deepen a portfolio of loyal, high-net-worth clients through exceptional service, proactive communication, and a consultative sales approach that prioritizes the client experience first.</li> <li>Bring destinations across Asia and the South Pacific to life through vivid storytelling and passion.</li> <li>Consistently meet and exceed monthly revenue targets while elevating the client experience.</li> </ul> <h2 data-start="2659" data-end="2674"><span style="color: rgb(59, 43, 61);">What You Bring:</span></h2> <ul> <li data-start="2676" data-end="3552">3+ years of consultative cruise or luxury travel sales experience.</li> <li data-start="2676" data-end="3552">Strong knowledge of cruise itineraries and destinations across Asia and the South Pacific.</li> <li data-start="2676" data-end="3552">First-hand experience with luxury and/or expedition cruising, ideally within the region.</li> <li data-start="2676" data-end="3552">Demonstrated ability to design and sell complex Land & Sea itineraries, and FIT travel for high-net-worth clientele.</li> <li data-start="2676" data-end="3552">A track record of exceeding sales targets while delivering a high-touch client experience.</li> <li data-start="2676" data-end="3552">Strong organizational discipline to manage multiple active itineraries simultaneously without missing details.</li> <li data-start="2676" data-end="3552">Calm and creative problem-solving instincts to find solutions before clients notice the problem existed.</li> <li data-start="2676" data-end="3552">Fluency with systems and technology, from CRMs to booking platforms and supplier systems.</li> <li data-start="2676" data-end="3552">Strong written and verbal communication - polished, warm, and precise in all client interactions.</li> </ul> <h2 data-start="3554" data-end="3575"><span style="color: rgb(59, 43, 61);">What’s In It for You?</span></h2> <ul> <li data-start="3577" data-end="3902">Competitive base salary + uncapped commission structure</li> <li data-start="3577" data-end="3902">3 weeks paid time off</li> <li data-start="3577" data-end="3902">Comprehensive benefits package</li> <li data-start="3577" data-end="3902">Performance-based FAM trips, including opportunities across Asia and the South Pacific</li> <li data-start="3577" data-end="3902">Industry discounts</li> <li data-start="3577" data-end="3902">Extensive training and onboarding program</li> <li data-start="3577" data-end="3902">Strong opportunities for growth and career progression</li> </ul> <h2 data-start="3904" data-end="3916"><span style="color: rgb(59, 43, 61);">Cultural Fit</span></h2> <ul> <li data-start="3918" data-end="4260">Thrives working in a technology and KPI driven organization.</li> <li data-start="3918" data-end="4260">Able to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment.</li> <li data-start="3918" data-end="4260">Highly functional in a fast-paced, constantly changing workplace - building plans through iterations from learning what’s working and not working.</li> <li data-start="3918" data-end="4260">Ability to build trust and work through conflict both upwards and downwards.</li> </ul> <p><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">#LI-Remote</span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> </div> </section> <p> </p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span data-teams="true">The Range Group may use artificial intelligence throughout the recruitment process to screen, assess or select applicants for this position. These tools assist our hiring team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by the hiring team.</span><strong><em><br><br>We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.</em></strong></p></div>

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