Retail Sales Associate - French Speaking

Harding+; Lausanne; On-site; CHF 34,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation on board

Meals on board

Visas and seafaring documents provided

Dedicated on-board training

Job summary

Harding+ is leading onboard cruise retailing, offering roles that combine luxury product promotion with world travel. You will create memorable shopping experiences on board and develop in-depth product knowledge to drive sales across a premium brand portfolio.

As a French-speaking retail associate, you will engage guests, demonstrate luxury items, and participate in promotional events while living aboard for up to 6 months per contract with breaks in between contracts.

Qualifications

• Strong retail background with knowledge of premium or luxury products.
• Excellent face-to-face customer service and sales ability.
• Fluent French speaking; strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Living and working on a cruise ship, potentially anywhere in the world.
• Create an exceptional and memorable retail experience for guests on board.
• Maximize sales by promoting a quality range of products through in-store events.
• Develop detailed knowledge of all products and brand culture.
• Exceed sales targets and participate in promotional events.

Skills

French speaking

Premium/luxury retail

Strong customer service

Excellent communication

Job description

Are you a French speaking Retail Sales Associate, looking for a unique opportunity to sell premium and luxury brands whilst travelling to different parts of the world?
Do you have proven experience of providing excellent customer service, creating memorable and immersive experiences, allowing guests to indulge themselves in a creative and enjoyable retail environment?
If so, the big question is… are you tired of life on the high street, or have you worked at sea before and want to return?

About Us

Harding+ is leading the way in innovative onboard cruise retailing, working closely with our cruise line partners and brand partners to ‘make every cruise better’. We stay at the forefront of retailing and consistently provide outstanding customer service, culminating in winning the Cruise Retailer of the Year award for 2022 ,2023 and 2025.

What You Will Be Doing

• Living and working on a cruise ship (you could be anywhere in the world!)
• Creating an exceptional and memorable retail experience for guests on board
• Maximising sales by promoting a quality range of products through a variety of in-store events
• Developing detailed and extensive knowledge of all products as well as the brand culture
• Exceeding sales targets and participating in promotional events such as fashion shows and presentations
  

Who You Are

• Strong retail background and knowledge of premium or luxury products
• French speaking
• Excellent face to face customer service and sales ability, utilising strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Motivated and driven to achieve sales targets
• Proven ability in showcasing luxury items
• Adaptable to change and able to work in a high-pressure environment
• A strong team player who is goal orientated
  

What You Will Receive

• Competitive salary and target-based commission structure
• Accommodation and meals on board
• Necessary visas and seafaring documents to work at sea
• Dedicated in-house bespoke training across sales, product and brand
• Contract role, working and living at sea for up to 6 months at a time, with a 1-2 month break at home between contracts
  

Your adventure starts here!