Sales Associates & Specialists – Cruise Ships & International Travel
Sell exceptional products. Create unforgettable guest experiences. Travel the world.
The Cruise Retail Academy is recruiting Sales Associates & Specialists for cruise ships worldwide, with opportunities available across Promotions, Beauty, Liquor, Jewellery, and Watch Specialist roles.
This is a unique opportunity to build an international sales career onboard cruise ships, representing globally recognised brands while delivering high-energy, guest-focused retail experiences in a truly global environment.
This role sits at the intersection of sales performance, brand storytelling, and world-class hospitality.
The Role
As a Sales Associate or Specialist onboard a cruise ship, you will engage guests from around the world, present premium products with confidence, and contribute to strong commercial results in a fast-paced, multicultural setting.
Depending on your experience and product background, you may work across general retail or within a specialist category, including beauty, fine jewellery, watches, liquor, or promotional sales.
Key Responsibilities
* Engage guests through confident, friendly, and professional sales interactions
* Present and sell products across retail and specialist categories
* Deliver brand-led storytelling, demonstrations, and product knowledge
* Support promotional events, activations, and onboard sales initiatives
* Maintain excellent visual standards and merchandising presentation
* Deliver outstanding guest service aligned with cruise and brand standards
* Accurately process sales and follow onboard procedures
* Work collaboratively within an international, multicultural team
About You
This opportunity is ideal for enthusiastic, people-focused professionals who enjoy sales, service, and working in energetic environments.
You may currently be working as a:
* Sales Associate or Retail Assistant
* Promotions Host or Brand Ambassador
* Beauty Advisor or Specialist
* Liquor or Spirits Specialist
* Jewellery or Watch Sales Professional
What You’ll Bring
* Experience in retail, luxury retail, hospitality, beauty, jewellery, watches, liquor, or customer-facing sales
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Confidence engaging guests and building rapport quickly
* A positive, proactive attitude and willingness to learn
* Sales-driven mindset with a strong focus on guest experience
* Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
* Willingness to live and work onboard a cruise ship for contract periods of up to 6–8 months
Cruise experience is an advantage but not essential — full training and brand onboarding are provided.
What’s On Offer
* International contracts onboard cruise ships
* Competitive salary packages with commission and incentives
* Opportunity to travel the world while you work
* Brand and product training across specialist categories
* Career progression into senior, specialist, or leadership roles
* Ongoing support and development through Cruise Retail Academy
Why This Role Matters
This is more than a sales job.
It’s a chance to build an international career, gain specialist product knowledge, meet people from all over the world, and work in one of the most exciting guest-focused environments in global retail.
If you’re passionate about sales, people, and travel, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply to learn more at The Cruise Retail Academy