District Support Assistant Studio Manager

Lifetouch; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Lifetouch is seeking a District Support Assistant Studio Manager to support the District Sales Manager in operating portrait studios in a host environment. The role involves working in studios to ensure coverage or acting as Temp. Studio Manager to meet and exceed goals.

You will assist with training, customer service, and day-to-day operations while helping grow studio performance and staff development across multiple locations. Strong photography and sales skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated photography and sales skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong math and analytic skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Must be at least 18 years old and able to work a varied schedule including days, nights, holidays and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide remarkable customer service throughout the photographic, sales and delivery experience.
• Assist Studio Manager with new hire training to build a high-performing team.
• Help manage labor, schedule adjustments, and local studio marketing efforts to grow the business.
• Provide feedback to Studio Manager based on observations of team members and adherence to processes.
• Fulfill duties of temporary assignments as needed.

Skills

Photography skills

Sales skills

Communication skills

Math skills

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College degree preferred

Job description

The District Support Assistant Studio Manager assists the District Sales Manager with the operation of portrait studios in a host environment by working in studios to ensure coverage or acting in a Temp. Studio Manager/Dual Studio Manager capacity. This role follows established operational processes (e.g., training, selling, photographing), helps the studio achieve results and grow, provides remarkable customer service throughout the photographic, sales and portrait delivery experience, and assists with Team Member skill development.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide remarkable customer service throughout the photographic, sale, and delivery experience.
• Partner with the Studio Manager to execute new hire training to build and maintain a high-performing team.
• Assist with labor management (e.g., schedule adjustments), use local studio marketing tactics and tools, and support host store/mall management relationships to drive business results and growth.
• Provide feedback (e.g., COACH) and follow up with the Studio Manager on individual Team Member performance based on observations and execution of established processes (e.g., Camera Room/photography expectations, Sales Process).
• Fulfill the duties associated with temporary assignments (e.g., Temp. Studio Manager) in a manner that meets or exceeds expectations.
• Complete assigned administrative functions accurately by established deadlines.
• Demonstrate concern for the safety of all customers and employees by following safety guidelines, maintaining awareness of children in the studio, and reporting all safety hazards and injuries/accidents.
• Maintain photographic equipment and props for multiple studios.

The Skills You’ll Bring

• Minimum 18 years of age.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent; college degree preferred.
• Demonstrated photography and sales skills.
• Ability to work a varied schedule including days, nights, holidays and weekends.
• Works in multiple studios (where applicable) based on business needs.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong math and analytic skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.

Hourly Pay Rate: $18.00

This position will accept applicants on an ongoing basis until filled.

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