Junior, Mid-Level
Shopping Consultant (Sales Advisor)
Shopping Consultant (Sales Advisor)
Shipside
Career
Are you ready to turn your sales expertise into unforgettable guest experience while driving commercial success onboard? Drive success, Live your ambition.
What You Will Do
Customer Relationship & Guest Experience
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Build trusted relationships with guests, acting as their onboard consultant and point of reference.
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Understand guest needs and use engaging storytelling to inspire guests and enhance their cruise journey.
Consultative Selling & Revenue Growth
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Recommend the right product, service or experience at the right moment, through a consultative approach.
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Maximize revenue through cross-selling and up-selling opportunities.
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Overcome objections, guide purchasing decisions and successfully close sales.
Commercial Excellence & Business Impact
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Apply retail best practices, including visual merchandising, process optimization and asset protection.
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Monitor sales targets and support onboard departments in achieving their commercial goals.
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Support the development of sales capabilities across onboard teams.
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Actively contribute to revenue meetings, proposing new ideas to drive business growth.
Safety & Professional Standards
- Promote a culture of safety, service excellence and professionalism, ensuring compliance with company health and safety procedures.
Who You Are
Required
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Secondary school diploma or degree in tourism, languages or humanities
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At least 2 year of experience in Retail/Sales, ideally in cross-/up-selling or onboard revenue roles
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Excellent command of English (C1) and knowledge of 2 other languages at minimum B2 level (Italian, French, German, Spanish)
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Good knowledge of MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
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Customer-focused and relationship-driven, with a natural ability to build trust and create memorable experiences
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Results-oriented and resilient, motivated to achieve ambitious goals
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Authentic communicator and storyteller, able to inspire and engage with energy and empathy
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Curious, positive and collaborative, comfortable working across departments with a proactive attitude
Nice to Have
- Previous experience on board or in international, multicultural environments
What We Offer
Your life onboard
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International experience combining travel, personal development, and independence
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Travel & logistics: transport covered (flights/trains) for embarkation, disembarkation, and transfers
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Meals & consumption: Free daily buffet meals (breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner)
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Discounts on onboard restaurants and bars (with possible daily credit)
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Accommodation & services: assigned cabin (single or double) with bathroom
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Cabin cleaning + free laundry service (crew laundrette and uniforms)
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Package delivery service
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Connectivity & tools: Free internet (250 MB/month) + free WhatsApp text
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Discounts on shops, products, hairdresser, and SPA
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Wellbeing & health: Free medical assistance onboard and ashore
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Welfare and wellbeing programs (sports, events, monthly activities)
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Leisure time: Access to gym, lounge, bar, pool, and solarium for crew
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Crew excursions + discounts on guest tours
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Family & friends: Opportunity to host family/friends (min. 30 days/year after 4 months)
Discover Your Benefits
What We Offer
Your Growth
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Structured onboarding + welcome kit
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Mentorship program with a dedicated mentor
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Clear career path within your department
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Learning Officer for skills development and continuous improvement
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Development model to identify and promote talented individuals
Explore Your Potential
Why Costa
Our community brings together individuals from different parts of the world, fostering connections and collaboration across cultures, enriched by different perspectives and experiences. We are here to bring happiness and provide unforgettable memories and experiences to our guests.
Costa belongs to the Carnival Corporation, the largest cruise company in the world. We are the only Italian cruise company flying the Italian flag, sailing the world’s seas for more than 75 years, offering our guests a unique experience on board and on land.
We are united by a shared passion: to drive success and live their ambition. Whether on board or shoreside, we bring energy, creativity, and a spirit of adventure to everything they do.
Costa is like a world within a world. Onboard and ashore, we are committed to providing equal opportunities to all, regardless of gender, ethnicity, belief, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic that makes us unique. Every individual is valued and respected for who they are.
Additional Info
Your Contract
Fixed-term, full-time, onboard.
Salary range
Gross annual salary starts from 20.870 €. To that amount shall be added variable items, when applicable.
Location
On Board
Application deadline
30/11/2026
Time required to submit the application
Approximately 3 minutes
CV Format
PDF, Word or Image format in English or Italian (max 1.5 MB)
E-mail/contact of the recruiting team
(Not for submitting applications) getonboard@costa.it
Further information
Visit our dedicated section Shipside FAQs – Costa Crociere Careers
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