At a Glance
- Tasks: Engage with guests, create memorable shopping experiences, and achieve sales targets onboard cruise ships.
- Company: Join a vibrant retail team on cruise ships, working in a dynamic environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, accommodation, meals, travel opportunities, and no household bills at sea.
- Other info: Enjoy dedicated training and the chance to travel the world during your contract.
- Why this job: Experience life at sea while making connections and earning money in a fun atmosphere.
- Qualifications: Customer-facing experience, strong communication skills, and a positive, adaptable attitude.
The predicted salary is between 24000 - 30000 £ per year.
We’re looking for motivated, personable Retail Sales Associates to join our onboard retail teams, working on cruise ships around the world. This is a unique opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, creating great customer experiences and being part of a busy, high-energy retail environment. You might already have experience in high street, premium, department store, fashion, jewellery, travel retail or hospitality. What matters most is that you enjoy engaging with customers, take pride in your work and are ready for something different. Life at sea is varied, fast-paced and rewarding. You’ll live and work onboard, become part of a close-knit team and help guests enjoy memorable shopping experiences during their cruise.
What you’ll do
- As a Retail Sales Associate, you’ll be at the heart of the guest experience.
- You’ll welcome guests into the boutique, understand what they are looking for and use your product knowledge to make confident, helpful recommendations.
- You’ll create natural conversations, introduce guests to products, support events and promotions, and help make the boutique feel inviting, well-presented and easy to shop.
- You’ll also play an important part in achieving sales targets, maintaining stock standards and supporting your team throughout the day.
- This role is about bringing energy, warmth and consistency.
- You’ll need to be comfortable approaching guests, listening to what they need, promoting products in a genuine way and creating reasons for guests to return during their cruise.
What you’ll bring
- Experience in retail, sales, hospitality or comparable customer-facing environment.
- A warm, confident and personable approach with guests.
- The ability to communicate clearly and build trust through great service.
- Motivation to achieve sales targets and contribute to team performance.
- A willingness to learn about products, brands and promotions.
- Strong attention to detail and pride in store standards.
- A flexible, team-focused attitude and a strong work ethic.
- Fluency in English; additional languages would be an advantage.
- A good level of physical fitness, as the role involves being active throughout the day.
What you’ll get
- Competitive take home salary with target-based commission.
- Accommodation and meals provided onboard at no cost.
- No household bills while you are working at sea.
- Support with necessary visas and seafaring documents.
- Dedicated in-house training across sales, product and brand knowledge.
- The opportunity to travel the world while earning.
- Contracts of up to 6 months onboard, usually followed by 1 to 2 months at home between contracts.
- On selected cruise lines, the opportunity to travel independently after your contract, with support for your return travel home afterwards.
Retail Sales Associate in Bristol employer: Harding Retail
Harding+ offers an exceptional opportunity for Japanese speaking Retail Sales Associates to thrive in a dynamic and rewarding environment aboard cruise ships. With competitive salaries, all-inclusive accommodation and meals, and bespoke training, employees can enjoy a unique lifestyle while exploring the world and delivering outstanding customer service. Join a team that values adaptability, teamwork, and personal growth, making every day at sea a memorable adventure.
