Retail Sales Associates

Reference:
Heinemann
Recruiter:
Jobs on a Ship
Category:
Retail Jobs
Position:
Retail Salesperson
Salary:
$1,200/month plus commission on sales
Updated:
May 15, 2025

Job Title: Sales Associate – Shipboard Stores
Company: Heinemann Americas
Location: Onboard Cruise Ships (Worldwide Deployment)
Compensation: $1,200/month (Basic) + Commission

Embark on a Retail Adventure at Sea!
Heinemann Americas is seeking dynamic and customer-focused Sales Associates to join our vibrant shipboard retail teams. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, love connecting with people from around the world, and want to work while traveling the globe – this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities
Under the guidance of the Sales Floor Leader, you will be a key player in delivering exceptional retail experiences onboard.

Your main duties include:

  • Delivering outstanding customer service and personalized shopping assistance to cruise guests
  • Actively engaging passengers with product knowledge, promotions, and upsell recommendations
  • Maintaining high merchandising standards and a clean, welcoming store environment
  • Handling guest payments, stock replenishment, and inventory control with accuracy and professionalism
  • Supporting visual merchandising, price labeling, FIFO rotation, and promotional set-ups
  • Collaborating with team members to exceed daily and monthly sales goals
  • Taking ownership of product knowledge, brand representation, and guest satisfaction
  • Contributing flexibly to other departments (e.g., Beauty, Inventory, Fine Watches) as needed

 

What We’re Looking For

  • Retail Sales Experience: Luxury Retail experience - Cruise or travel retail is a plus
  • Guest-Focused: Strong interpersonal skills and a friendly, approachable demeanor
  • Communicative: Excellent English required; additional languages are a bonus
  • Physically Capable: Ability to stand for long hours and lift up to 50 lbs
  • Team-Oriented: Positive attitude, adaptable, and collaborative
  • Detail-Oriented: Cleanliness, organization, and compliance with merchandising standards
  • Professional Presentation: Well-groomed, confident, and energetic personality

 

What You’ll Gain

  • Competitive base salary ($1,200/month) plus commission on sales
  • The opportunity to work and travel to stunning destinations
  • A supportive, multicultural team environment
  • Room for career growth within a global travel retail leader
  • Training and development in world-class product knowledge and customer service

Ready to Set Sail?
If you're passionate about retail, eager to grow, and excited by the idea of working at sea, we’d love to hear from you.

Submit your application today and begin your adventure with Heinemann!

 

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