Studio Growth & Sales Lead — On-Site in Silver Lake

Hollylist; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k)

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

Hollylist in Los Angeles is seeking an entrepreneurial Studio Sales & Operations Manager to lead growth, positioning, and day-to-day operations of its premium photography, film, and event rental campus in Silver Lake.

The role blends sales, business development, marketing strategy, and studio operations, requiring a relationship builder with strategic thinking who can translate a space's potential into new business and ensure exceptional client experiences.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in studio sales, business development, creative production, location rentals, hospitality, events, or related industries.
• Strong understanding of the Los Angeles photography, film, advertising, and creative production landscape.
• Proven ability to build relationships, generate leads, negotiate agreements, and close business.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and client service skills.
• Experience coordinating multiple bookings, clients, vendors, and operational priorities simultaneously.
• Commercially minded, self-directed, and comfortable taking ownership of measurable business objectives.
• Creative approach to marketing, partnerships, and business development.
• Ability to work primarily on-site in Silver Lake, Los Angeles.
• Experience managing a photography or film studio, production facility, event venue, or comparable creative business is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a proactive sales strategy to increase studio bookings, revenue, and utilization.
• Build and maintain relationships with production companies, advertising agencies, brands, photographers, directors, event producers, and other creative professionals.
• Identify new business opportunities, establish strategic partnerships, and develop recurring client relationships.
• Manage incoming rental inquiries, prepare proposals, negotiate rates, conduct tours, and convert prospective clients into confirmed bookings.
• Develop new revenue opportunities through studio packages, partnerships, events, and creative programming.
• Develop marketing initiatives that strengthen the studio's presence within the Los Angeles creative and production community.
• Collaborate on digital marketing, social media, photography, promotional materials, and website content.
• Build relationships with industry organizations, creative communities, and potential brand partners.
• Identify opportunities for showcases, networking events, and other activations that introduce new clients to the facility.
• Develop compelling ways to position and market the campus beyond traditional studio rentals.
• Oversee daily studio operations, bookings, scheduling, and client coordination.
• Ensure the facility is consistently maintained, organized, presentable, and ready for production.
• Coordinate studio staff, vendors, maintenance, equipment, and operational resources.
• Manage client walkthroughs, production requirements, and on-site logistics.
• Establish efficient procedures that improve the booking process, customer experience, and day-to-day operations.
• Maintain a high standard of service and professionalism across all client interactions.
• Take ownership of studio revenue targets, booking performance, and business development initiatives.
• Monitor utilization, pricing, competitive positioning, and revenue opportunities.
• Develop regular reporting on bookings, sales pipeline, client activity, and commercial performance.
• Collaborate with company leadership on pricing strategies, operational budgets, and long-term growth opportunities.

Job description

Hollylist in Los Angeles is seeking an entrepreneurial Studio Sales & Operations Manager to lead growth, positioning, and day-to-day operations of its premium photography, film, and event rental campus in Silver Lake.

The role blends sales, business development, marketing strategy, and studio operations, requiring a relationship builder with strategic thinking who can translate a space's potential into new business and ensure exceptional client experiences.