Liquor Specialist
- Recruiter:
- Harding
- Category:
- Retail Jobs
- Position:
- Retail Salesperson
- Salary:
- Competitive + commission and onboard benefits
- Updated:
- October 3, 2025
We’re looking for energetic and knowledgeable Liquor Specialists to join our successful retail teams at sea, on cruise ships around the world.
Do you take pride in representing well-known liquor brands and know how to make a cocktail or two? Are you tired of life on land, or have you worked at sea before and want to return?
This is a truly unique and varied role where no two days are the same. You’ll be adaptable and ready for new challenges, seeing the world while you deliver memorable retail experiences for our customers.
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 and 2023.
What you’ll do:
• Live and work on a cruise ship (you could be anywhere in the world!)
• Create exceptional and memorable retail experiences for guests on board
• Maximise sales by promoting a quality range of products, using your liquor expertise to conduct promotional events in store including seminars and tastings
• Develop detailed and extensive knowledge of all products as well as the brand culture
• Maintain good stock control and impeccable visual merchandising standards in store
What you’ll bring:
• Strong retail or hospitality background combined with knowledge of liquor and tobacco products
• Excellent face to face customer service and sales ability, utilising strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Motivation and drive to achieve and exceed sales targets, utilising upselling techniques
• Confident public speaker with experience of showcasing premium liquor brands
• A solid work ethic, able to adapt to change and thrive in high energy environments
• A team player attitude, able to take initiative and be flexible in your role requirements
• Fluency in English is essential; knowledge of other languages would be advantageous
• A good level of physical fitness is required
What you’ll get:
• Competitive salary and target-based commission structure
• No bills! Accommodation and meals are all provided for you on board
• Necessary visas and seafaring documents to work at sea
• Dedicated in-house bespoke training across sales, product and brand
• A unique opportunity to see the world and meet new people as you earn!
• 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
Intrigued? Keen to hear more about this unique opportunity to live and work at sea? Apply now ..
Your retail career with Harding+ and next adventure starts here!
Language Requirements
Good knowledge of the English language is required.
Harding
With over ninety years at sea, Harding+ brings heritage, scale, and award-winning experience to life on board. As the only 100% dedicated cruise retailer, we currently work with 15 of the world’s leading cruise lines across more than 85 ships around the globe. Supported by hubs in Bristol, Miami, and Sydney, our 1,000+ crew members at sea and 350+ landside experts deliver close to 7 million transactions each year, creating memorable shopping moments that connect guests and brands in meaningful ways.
Our vision is to set the standard for outstanding shopping experiences at sea, built on innovation, quality, and strong partnerships. Working closely with our cruise line partners, we design and manage retail spaces that enhance every guest’s journey. From luxury fashion and fine jewellery to lifestyle essentials and exclusive travel collections, we bring the world’s best brands to sea, creating experiences that inspire and delight guests.
Through teamwork, smart design, and deep knowledge of the cruise industry, Harding+ continues to shape the future of shopping at sea — with over 250 vibrant retail spaces that reflect the spirit of each cruise line we serve. With a shared commitment to excellence, our teams deliver the very best in products, service, and experience, making every cruise better.
Careers
A career with Harding+ is more than a job — it’s an adventure. Working in cruise ship retail gives you the chance to build a rewarding career while travelling the world, meeting new people, and experiencing different cultures every day.
Whether you enjoy sales, leadership, or providing great guest service, there’s a place for you on board. Our shipboard roles include Sales Associates, Product Sales Specialists, Luxury Sales Experts and Retail Managers, all offering excellent training, career development, and the opportunity to grow within a global business.
At Harding+, we recruit throughout the year and are always looking for passionate and talented people ready to take their career to sea. The process is simple — apply online, take part in an initial interview & digital questionnaire, and if successful, you’ll be invited to a group assessment session, either in person or online.
Start your next adventure with Harding+. Apply today and discover a world of opportunity.
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