Accelerated Retail Leadership Associate
- Reference:
- ASM-CRA
- Recruiter:
- Cruise Retail Academy Ltd
- Category:
- Retail Jobs
- Position:
- Assistant Shop Manager
- Updated:
- January 15, 2026
Fast-Track Assistant Manager | Cruise Retail Academy
Lead with purpose. Grow globally.
This is a development-led leadership role for high-potential retail professionals ready to step into management within a luxury, international environment.
As an Accelerated Retail Leadership Associate, you’ll work alongside senior Retail Managers onboard world-class cruise ships — building leadership capability, driving performance, and delivering exceptional guest experiences across premium brands.
The Role
- Partner with the Retail Manager to support daily operations
- Coach, motivate, and develop a diverse luxury retail team
- Drive sales performance and five-star guest service standards
- Maintain brand, visual, and operational excellence
- Create memorable, service-led retail experiences at sea
You Bring
- Assistant Manager or strong Supervisor experience in retail
- Exposure to luxury brands and visual merchandising standards
- Natural leadership presence and strong communication skills
- Proactive, adaptable, performance-driven mindset
- Flexibility to live and work onboard for contract assignments
The Rewards
- Competitive salary + performance-based commission
- Cruise Retail Academy leadership training and certification
- Global travel with structured time off between contracts
- Clear progression toward Retail Manager roles
This Role Is For You If You
- Are ready to step up into accelerated leadership
- Thrive in people-focused, performance-led environments
- Want international experience with premium brands
- See leadership as a craft, not just a title
Check the Academy Onboard careers platform from the Cruise Retail Academy:
www.academy-onboard.com
Download our free app:
www.mobileapp.app/to/xRg0fTI?ref=mam
Language Requirements
Good knowledge of the English language is required.
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