At a Glance
- Tasks: Help customers plan unforgettable cruise holidays with your travel expertise.
- Company: Join Iglu, the UK's largest ski and cruise travel agency.
- Benefits: Enjoy hybrid working, discounted travel, gym discounts, and mental health support.
- Other info: Flexible hours with opportunities for personal growth and team involvement.
- Why this job: Be part of a passionate team and make dreams come true for travellers.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and a passion for travel are essential.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 28500 £ per year.
As a cruise travel expert you will be responsible for ensuring each customer's journey is seamless, from the first phone call or email to when they depart using your extensive knowledge of cruise lines and destinations. You will be part of an energetic and positive team. We’re after people with drive, enthusiasm and flexibility because that’s what our customers expect these days. We want enthusiastic, innovative and passionate people.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maximise sales through the selling of cruise holiday products, ancillaries and spot opportunities to upsell, whilst executing accuracy and diligence.
- Switch sell products where needed whilst taking into account customer needs and desires.
- Ensure all forms of contact - such as phone calls and emails are handled quickly but met with a consistent level of service and meets company standards.
- Complete all required administrative tasks to set guidelines.
- Accountable for meeting and exceeding personal sales targets and KPIs.
- Build valuable relationships with your customers, ensuring your tone of voice, language and contact are in line with our brand guidelines.
- Take ownership of customer experience whilst delivering a high level of customer service.
- Actively work with the business to share recommendations for change based on customer feedback.
- Effectively resolve customer complaints where needed.
Skills and Experience:
- Strong negotiation skills.
- Target driven mindset with history of meeting and exceeding KPI’s.
- Experience of handling customer enquiries, calls and emails professionally.
- Good standard of IT skills including but not limited to Word, Excel, GDocs.
Behavioural Role Fit:
- A real passion for travel and customer service.
- A confident communicator written and spoken with proven persuasive and influencing skills.
- Ability to really listen to the customer, quickly identify their needs and make sound recommendations.
- Drive for results, commitment, loyalty and service excellence to brand and customers.
- Have a positive and hard working mentality and enjoy working as part of a team.
- Thrives in a sales environment, working under pressure, is self motivated to achieve performance targets.
- Excellent attention to detail and understands the impact of errors on the business and customers.
- An expert in areas they have visited and can share that knowledge with our customers and colleagues.
- Excellent numeracy skills.
- First-rate organisational skills.
- Flexibility is key to the success of this role.
Role Key Performance Indicators:
- Conversion.
- Base Margin.
- Margin per booking.
- Transactions per hour.
- Quality and % of error free work.
- Attendance and adherence.
- Customer Satisfaction.
Why Join Iglu?
Iglu.com is the UK’s largest specialist ski and cruise travel agency, we pride ourselves on our first-hand knowledge of the unique packages and holiday experiences we offer.
- Hybrid and remote working options, you must be based in the UK.
- Discounted travel offers for family and friends.
- Gym discounts at all major chains across the UK.
- Mental Health and Wellbeing Support.
- Electric Vehicle Scheme.
- 24/7 Online GP Service.
- Life Assurance for all.
- Help shape the culture of Iglu by getting involved in our Charity or Social Committee.
- Bi-annual Company Get Togethers.
Working Hours:
37.5 hours over 5 days if applying for full time hours. Shift pattern between the hours of 9am and 10pm Monday to Friday, 9am - 9pm on Saturday and 10am - 9pm on Sunday. You will be expected to work 5 out of 8 weekend days.
Start date for this role is 19th Oct 2026.
Cruise Travel Expert employer: Iglu.com
Iglu.com is an exceptional employer that prioritises a vibrant work culture and employee well-being, making it an ideal place for passionate ski enthusiasts. With hybrid working options, personal development programmes, and generous travel discounts, employees are supported in both their professional growth and personal interests. Join a team that values collaboration, customer service excellence, and a shared love for winter sports, all while enjoying the benefits of a supportive and dynamic environment in Wimbledon.