Harding

Fine Jewellery Specialists

Recruiter:
Harding
Category:
Retail Jobs
Position:
Jewelry Specialist
Updated:
April 7, 2025

We’re looking for experienced and driven Fine Jewellery Specialists to join our successful retail teams at sea, on cruise ships around the world.

Do you have proven experience selling luxury brands and precious gemstones? Have you had experience working at sea and want to return, or are you looking to take your retail career in a new direction?

If you thrive on creating memorable and immersive customer experiences, allowing guests to indulge themselves in a creative and enjoyable retail environment, then this is the role for you! You’ll be target driven and rewarded with the opportunity to earn up to 3% commission on fine jewellery items sold.

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 guests.

 

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
  • Maximising sales by promoting a quality range of Fine Jewellery through onboard seminars, presentations, and in-store events
  • Develop detailed and extensive knowledge of all products as well as the brand culture
  • Exceeding sales targets and participating in promotional events such as seminars and presentations
  • Maintain good stock control and impeccable visual merchandising standards in store

 

What you’ll bring:

  • Strong retail background combined with knowledge of Fine Jewellery, including experience of working with and selling luxury brands and different gemstones
  • 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 luxury brands and Fine Jewellery
  • 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 (up to 3% on Fine Jewellery)
  • 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

Harding

www.hardingretail.com

THE HARDING WAY

Our vision is to be the global leader in on board retailing and services, based on solid commercial performance and partnerships. This will be achieved by delighting customers with a world class shopping experience that offers relevant brands, great service and innovative customer experiences.

Always with a Trinity Partnership approach between ourselves, cruise line partners and brand partners, we create exhilarating shopping experiences.

It’s this special approach that has helped us to secure contracts with over 22 cruise brand partners across the globe, including more than 62 cruise ships and creating 250 forward-thinking retail shops.

CAREERS AT HARDING

Cruise ship retail jobs give you the chance to build an exciting career and see the world at the same time. We are always looking out for passionate, talented people to join the onboard teams as sales assistants, product sales specialists or as part of the retail management team.

At Harding we recruit all year round! We are always keen to hear from the talent of tomorrow. It is a straightforward and easy application process, so please apply online today.

If successful at vetting, we will invite you to a telephone or video interview. Once you have passed this stage, we will invite you to attend one of our group assessment centres held around the UK or online.


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