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Kensington

Tailored travel experiences with private guides

Cruise Expert

Account ExecutiveConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-time

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 3 years of consultative cruise or luxury travel sales experience.
  • First-hand experience with luxury and/or expedition cruising.
  • Demonstrated ability to design and sell complex Land & Sea itineraries and FIT travel for high-net-worth clientele.
  • A track record of exceeding sales targets while delivering a high-touch client experience.
  • Strong organizational discipline to manage multiple active itineraries simultaneously without missing details.
  • Calm and creative problem-solving instincts to find solutions before clients notice a problem.
  • Fluency with systems and technology, including CRMs, booking platforms, and supplier systems.
  • Strong written and verbal communication for polished, warm, and precise client interactions.
  • Ability to thrive in a technology- and KPI-driven organization and an entrepreneurial environment.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, constantly changing workplace and build plans through iterations based on what is working and not working.
  • Ability to build trust and work through conflict both upwards and downwards.

Responsibilities

  • Lead high-touch discovery conversations to understand clients’ preferences and design journeys that exceed their expectations.
  • Create seamless Land & Sea itineraries combining bespoke fly-cruise options, luxury lodges, private guides, and multi-country extensions.
  • Manage availability, quotes, and bookings while working with the company’s cruise partners.
  • Build and deepen a portfolio of loyal, high-net-worth clients through exceptional service, proactive communication, and a consultative sales approach focused on the client experience.
  • Bring destinations to life through storytelling and passion.
  • Meet and exceed monthly revenue targets while elevating the client experience.
  • Own the full sales cycle, from initial client contact and discovery through vessel and cabin selection, logistics coordination, and closing.
  • Action incoming leads and cultivate a book of loyal, high-net-worth clients.

About the Company

Kensington

Tailored travel experiences with private guides

Kensington offers highly personalized travel experiences across about 120 countries, arranging trips through its Tours, Cruises, Villas, Yachts, Jets, and Air brands with local private guides. Clients share their desires and Kensington’s destination experts design and book tailored itineraries, activities, and accommodations. Unlike standard group tours, the service centers on private-guided journeys and deep local knowledge across many destinations and travel formats. Its goal is to help travelers have memorable journeys that are tailored to their wishes through expert, destination-focused planning.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
Acquired
Total funding
$290M
Headquarters
Lake Zurich, IL
Founded
1981

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