Retail Sales Associate - French Speaking

Harding+; København; On-site; DKK 259,000 - 452,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation on board

Meals on board

Visas and seafaring documents

In-house training

Contract role at sea

Job summary

Harding+ is seeking a French-speaking Retail Sales Associate to join our premium onboard retail team, selling luxury brands to guests as you travel the world. You will deliver exceptional customer service, create immersive experiences, and actively promote products through events and promotions.

In this contract role, you will live and work at sea for up to six months at a time. Accommodation and meals are provided, along with visas and dedicated product training to support your success.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in premium or luxury retail.
• French-speaking proficiency.
• Excellent face-to-face customer service and sales ability.

Responsibilities

• Live and work on a cruise ship (travel worldwide).
• Create exceptional and memorable retail experiences for guests on board.
• Maximise sales by promoting a quality range of products through events and promotions.
• Develop in-depth product knowledge and brand culture.
• Exceed sales targets and participate in fashion shows and presentations.

Skills

French speaking

Premium/Luxury retail

Customer service

Sales ability

Communication skills

Team player

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!