HFGM Port & Shopping Expert • SHIPBOARD CAREERS
Job Description:
Are you a confident performer, presenter, or communicator who knows how to engage an audience and influence action? If you thrive on stage, love connecting with people, and want a career beyond a traditional office or retail environment, this could be the role for you.
About the Role
Join EFFY Jewelry as a Port & Shopping Expert, living and working aboard some of the world’s most well-known cruise ships while representing EFFY alongside internationally recognized retail partners. This highly visible role combines public speaking, storytelling, guest engagement, and sales. Through live presentations, shopping seminars, boutique events, and in-port experiences, you will build excitement around the shopping experiences available throughout each voyage. Your ability to inform, inspire, and connect with guests will directly contribute to boutique traffic and overall sales performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Host engaging live shopping presentations in the ship’s main theatre
- Lead shopping seminars, boutique events, and in-port guest experiences
- Bring fine jewelry, luxury products, and destination shopping to life through compelling storytelling
- Build excitement and drive guest traffic to onboard or in-port boutiques
- Collaborate with shipboard leadership and retail partners to increase visibility and engagement
Who You Are
- A confident public speaker with a strong stage presence
- A natural storyteller who knows how to capture and hold an audience’s attention
- Charismatic, polished, and comfortable engaging with guests from around the world
- Highly coachable, motivated, and focused on delivering results
- Adaptable, self-driven, and energized by a fast-paced environment
- A strong relationship-builder who works well with colleagues and business partners
What We Offer
- Guaranteed base salary plus uncapped commission
- Paid flights, onboard accommodation and meals provided
- EFFY’s Dream Academy: specialized training in public speaking, storytelling, sales, jewelry, guest engagement, and presentation skills
- Ongoing coaching and professional development throughout your EFFY career
- The opportunity to work and travel the world while building an international career
- Professional development and long-term career growth
- The opportunity to perform in front of international audiences and develop your stage presence in a global environment
What You Should Know Before You Apply
- Contract Commitment: A minimum 6-month contract aboard a luxury cruise ship is required.
- International Lifestyle: Be prepared to live and work aboard a cruise ship while traveling the world and meeting guests from around the globe.
- Performance-Driven Environment: Success in this role requires commitment, energy, professionalism, and the ability to consistently deliver results.
- Continuous Growth: EFFY supports ongoing development, coaching, and opportunities to grow your skills and career.
Training & Development
Your previous experience does not need to follow a traditional path. Whether your strengths come from performance, public speaking, hospitality, marketing, sales, or another guest-facing field, we will provide the training needed to prepare you for success as a Port & Shopping Expert.
Through EFFY’s Dream Academy, you will receive comprehensive training led by some of the best talent in the industry. The program is designed to strengthen your presentation, storytelling, guest engagement, product knowledge, and sales skills, with ongoing coaching and professional development throughout your career with EFFY.
This is more than a job, it’s an opportunity to turn your talent, personality, and passion for people into a global career. Bring your energy, confidence, and unique story to the stage while traveling the world, representing a luxury jewelry brand, connecting with international guests, and growing through EFFY’s world-class training and development. You bring the talent. We provide the platform, training, and opportunity.