Dealership Photographer

About The Role

Our Human Resources Department in Pasadena is seeking a Dealership Photographer. This is a great opportunity to take your career to the next level. In this position, you will contribute to the success of Rusnak Automotive Group (the Company) by directing the Rusnak/Pasadena photo studio.

Compensation

$25.00/hr. Compensation will be based on experience and skill level.

Benefits

• Professional Development
• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Health Coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD)
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Sick Pay, Vacation, and Holiday Pay
• Employee Wellness Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Discounts/Perks

Responsibilities

• Successfully manages the operations of the Dealership Photography Studio
• Manage the entire photo process from start to finish for all Pasadena dealerships (Jaguar, Porsche, Bentley/Rolls-Royce/Maserati, and Audi); oversee vehicle preparation, image and video capture, image processing and uploading.
• Work with dealership sales teams to maintain efficient studio operations; assess needs and timeline and ensure photos are taken in a timely fashion and that output meets marketing department goals.
• Responsible for quality control throughout photo process.
• Ensure studio processes and standards established by the Marketing Director and Rusnak photography consultants are being followed.
• Lead special photo and video projects - production of web and TV content.
• Manage dealership point-of-sale materials and sign requests.
• Establish and maintain a monthly schedule to review and execute signage updates.
• Ensure all sign requests are approved by upper management and do not exceed dealership budgets.
• Builds Internal and External Client Relations/Retention
  • Maintains a strong "Client-Centric" vision and utilizes "The Rusnak Standard," best core practices, as well as professional and exemplary service to provide every internal and external Client with an extraordinary experience during every encounter.
  • Actively listens and communicates, verbally and in writing, in a courteous, professional, clear, concise, and correct manner to identify Client needs beyond expressed concerns.
  • Responds in a timely, courteous, and professional manner with a "consultative, value-added" approach to secure Client understanding and develop a stronger business relationship and future business.
• Exemplifies the Brand and Corporate Culture
  • Seizes every opportunity to improve Client satisfaction by conducting self in a professional manner and working in accordance Company values, beliefs, norms, and standards; holds self and others accountable for exemplifying the corporate culture.
  • Respects and demonstrates passion for the RUSNAK brand and our manufacturers' brands; Behaves professionally, respectfully, honestly, and with the utmost ethical manner with internal/external Clients, vendors, business associates, and at work and any event and/or activity that is related to RUSNAK and/or its manufacturers.
  • Maintains a professional and well-groomed personal appearance at all times.
• Initiates Personal/Professional Development
  • Seeks out opportunities to enhance organizational, personal communication, and negotiation skills.
  • Maintains current job and product knowledge to improve effectiveness with Clients and assigned tasks.
  • Consistently produces accurate and thorough work, even in peak periods, which meets "The Rusnak Standard."
• Ensures Safe Work Environment
  • Accepts individual responsibility and accountability for complying with the Company Health and Safety (H&S) processes within personal control; performs duties in a way that will not cause personal danger, endanger other individuals, or violate local, state, federal, environmental regulations.
  • Promptly corrects or reports any hazard or potential hazard to supervision; wears personal protective equipment, where required; ensures work location is kept safe, neat, organized, effective, and inviting.
• Effective and Proactive Team Member
  • Treats all Clients, employees, vendors, and associates with respect.
  • Willingly adjusts to unexpected changes or requirements and undertakes tasks that fall outside of the routine job, assists others whenever possible to meet Client requests and business demand.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of dealership operations and automotive products.
• Minimum 2 years of professional photography experience.
• At least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Current California Driver License with clean Department of Motor Vehicle driving record.