About the role
Description Ticket Sales Agent – Pirate Water Taxi Manthey Hospitality | Part-Time & Full-Time| Downtown Tampa
Love guest interaction, high-energy environments, and closing sales? Manthey Hospitality is hiring Ticket Sales Agents to serve as the bold, energetic ambassadors for Pirate Water Taxi. This is a highly proactive, outbound sales role, perfect for someone who enjoys “pounding the pavement,” engaging the public, and turning conversations into ticket sales.
About Us
Pirate Water Taxi offers a fun, pirate-themed hop-on, hop-off experience along Tampa’s scenic waterways, connecting guests to top destinations along the Riverwalk. As part of Manthey Hospitality, we are committed to delivering memorable, high-energy experiences with a strong focus on guest service.
What You’ll Do
Greet guests and provide accurate information on schedules, routes, pricing, and policies
Actively engage the general public along the riverwalk and surrounding areas
“Pound the pavement” to generate interest and drive same-day ticket sales
Initiate conversations, overcome objections, and close sales on the spot
Promote upgrades, premium experiences, and cross-brand offerings
Distribute wristbands and/or boarding passes, and assist with wayfinding and boarding
Support crowd flow and manage sales traffic during peak times
Process electronic POS transactions accurately
Maintain clean, organized, and guest-ready booths
Communicate with operations regarding capacity and scheduling
Restock brochures and supplies
Assist with special events and other operational needs as required
What You Bring
Energetic, outgoing, friendly, and warm personality
Strong outbound sales mindset—you are comfortable approaching and engaging strangers
Confidence in selling, handling objections, and closing deals
Motivation to hit and exceed sales goals (uncapped earning potential)
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Accuracy and accountability with POS transactions
Attention to detail in guest interactions and boarding processes
Ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-traffic environments
Pride in maintaining a professional and inviting sales space
Physical & Schedule Requirements
Availability for evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions (heat, sun, cold, wind, rain)
Comfortable in high-traffic, guest-facing environments
Ability to stand for extended periods and lift light supplies
Compensation & Benefits
$18/hour base pay + 3% uncapped commission on all sales
The more you sell, the more you earn—no cap
Medical & ancillary benefits
401(k) with employer match
Subsidized parking
Complimentary cruise tickets & brand discounts
Ready to help Pirate Water Taxi make waves? Apply today!
Equal Opportunity Statement
Manthey Hospitality is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.
This job posting is a condensed summary of the role and not a full job description. A complete description will be reviewed during the interview process. Responsibilities and duties may change based on business needs and may include additional tasks not listed above.