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Cruise Ship Gift Shop Department

Saturday, November 28th, 2009

As cruise ships carry passengers to the different parts of the world, every one of them wants a souvenir or two of that place that they have visited. Cruise ships has port of calls where they are scheduled to stay for a while and allow the passengers to do a little shopping and carry a memory or two of the place that they have visited. But not all places that a cruise ship may pass is in the itinerary of a cruise ship, some doesn’t even have ports where cruise ships can dock. That is why cruise lines have made it easier for the passengers to have their souvenirs by setting up gift shops on the ship.23

Offering products and items that can start from a simple souvenirs to useful things that passengers may forget like perfume or personal items, gift shops on board are always ready for the passengers needs. Along with the inclusion of gift shops available on board is the availability of hundreds of cruise boat jobs for those who want to work and travel at the same time. Some of the jobs that they may offer are shop manager, assistant shop manager, and shop assistant or sales associate.

The gift shop department is responsible for the shops that is consist of souvenirs and gift shops, boutique and cosmetics kiosks. Here are the job description of the available cruise jobs for those interested in working on a cruise ship.

Shop Assistant/Sales Associate – answering to the Assistant and Shop Manager, the sales associate has direct contact with the passenger seeking their desires and needs. Experience in customer service is needed and a good communication skill is required as they will be mostly in contact with the customers. With a possibility of promotion to higher level and commission, the associate can earn from 1500 to 2000 dollars a month.

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