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Global Guest Experience Manager

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism, Hospitality Management, or related field
  • Minimum 5 years in guest relations, luxury tourism operations, or upscale hospitality
  • Fluency in English and Spanish, proficiency in French is preferred
  • Team leadership experience

Responsibilities

  • Supervise, support, and develop the Guest Relations Coordinator team
  • Establish performance metrics and provide coaching and training
  • Champion automation and digital solutions to streamline workflows
  • Design and implement guest engagement strategies pre- and post-cruise

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Team Management
  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Collaboration
  • Problem Solving

About the company

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Aqua Expeditions

Travel & Tourism

A recognized global leader in luxury small-ship expeditions, Aqua Expeditions explores the world’s most biodiverse and culturally significant destinations aboard best-in-class vessels of stylish contemporary design. Expect tailored five-star itineraries, a highly exclusive 1:1 crew-to-guest ratio with personalized service, world-class dining, and small group expert-guided activities and excursions, with a maximum of 16-40 guests per ship. Aqua Expeditions operates river explorations on the Amazon (Peru), the Mekong (Cambodia and Vietnam), and coastal yacht voyages to Komodo National Park, Ambon and the Spice Islands, as well as Raja Ampat (East Indonesia), with our latest superyacht sailing the Galapagos Islands (Ecuador) from May 2022.

Company details

Company typeSME
IndustryTravel & Tourism
Company size51 - 200

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Job description

We’re hiring:  Global Guest Experience Manager based in Spain.

At Aqua Expeditions, we are passionate about providing exceptional levels of service to our guests. We take pride in pampering our guests and ensuring that their time with us creates a trip of a lifetime. The Aqua experience is carefully curated by a team of talented individuals — from onboard crew to reservations staff — who work behind the scenes to guarantee smooth sailing. We are always on the lookout for new team players who share our passion and expertise, to ensure a world-class travel experience. If this sounds like you, apply now and be part of our extraordinary voyage!

OUR VISION: To create and deliver unique and authentic once-in-a-lifetime experiences so that our guests can have enriching memories to cherish for a lifetime.

OUR MISSION: Aqua Expeditions offers customized luxury travel experiences aboard vessels of elegant, contemporary design, centered around immersive culture and wildlife excursions unique to each location, award-winning cuisine by renowned chefs, personalized guest service, and a commitment to community, sustainability and preservation.

4 CORE VALUES: 

A: We value AUTHENTICITY, believing in the unique talents of each individual and the importance of integrity.

Q: We aim for QUALITY, emphasizing a service-oriented approach and shared knowledge.

U: We believe in UNITY, and prioritize effective teamwork.

A: We hold deep ADMIRATION and respect for our environment, collaborating closely with local communities to foster responsible practices that protect and conserve nature.

Sounds great – what’s the role in a nutshell?

  • The Global Guest Experience Manager
    leads the team of Guest Relations Coordinators (GRCs), serving as a strategic and operational cornerstone in delivering a personalized, seamless guest experience from pre-departure to post-expedition. This role is key to enhancing satisfaction and loyalty through digital innovation, operational precision, and a deep commitment to service excellence in the luxury expedition cruise sector. 
  • The ideal candidate is a multilingual hospitality professional with a strong background in luxury tourism operations and reservations, possessing a keen eye for process optimization, guest satisfaction and digital transformation. 

Must have full professional fluency in English and Spanish.

Your passion is:

Leadership & Team Management 

  • Supervise, support, and develop the Guest Relations Coordinator team, ensuring consistency and excellence in guest interaction. 
  • Establish performance metrics and provide coaching and training focused on high-end guest service and operational efficiency. 
  • Lead by example in delivering exceptional service and maintaining professional communication. Fluency in English and Spanish is required; French is desirable. 

Digital Process Innovation 

  • Champion automation and digital solutions to streamline workflows and improve guest satisfaction and team efficiency. 

Guest Experience Strategy 

  • Design and implement guest engagement strategies pre- and post-cruise to boost brand loyalty and satisfaction. 
  • Handle escalated guest feedback or complaints with empathy and efficiency, ensuring all issues are logged and addressed in the CRM. 

Cross-Departmental Collaboration 

  • Liaise regularly with Operations, Sales, and Reservations to ensure a seamless transition and communication of guest needs. 
  • Coordinate special guest requests or customizations, ensuring feasibility, follow-up, and premium delivery. 

What are we looking for?

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism, Hospitality Management, or related field. Master’s Degree is preferred.
  • Minimum 5 years in guest relations, luxury tourism operations, or upscale hospitality, including team leadership experience. 
  • Ability to work remotely, while maintaining excellent communication and alignment with global teams across different time zones.
  • Must have full professional fluency in English and Spanish, proficiency in French is appreciated.
  • This role is offered under an Independent Contractor Agreement.

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