Studio Manager

Lifetouch; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Photography and sales training

Flexible schedules

Store and studio discount

Job summary

JCPenney Portraits in Waterbury, CT is seeking a full-time Studio Manager to lead the portrait studio team and operations. You will ensure excellent customer service during the photo and sales process and drive scheduling, hiring, training, and photography workflows.

The role emphasizes team leadership, performance coaching, and achieving sales and customer satisfaction targets while maintaining flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• 18+ years of age required.
• High school diploma or GED; college degree preferred.
• 2+ years supervisory/retail/sales/photography experience preferred.
• Ability to work varied schedule including days, evenings, holidays and weekends.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to quickly develop rapport with children and adults.
• Strong math and intermediate computer skills, including Excel.

Responsibilities

• Provide remarkable customer service throughout the photographic, sale, and delivery experience.
• Follow established operational processes for scheduling, hiring, training, selling, and photography.
• Manage performance and develop the skills of Team Members.
• Accountable for the studio’s ability to achieve results (sales average, customer satisfaction).

Skills

Age 18+

High school diploma/GED

2+ years supervisory/retail/sales/phot

Strong communication

Rapport with children and adults

Flexible schedule

Education

College degree preferred

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Are you a creative individual? Do you have a passion for photography and sales? Do you enjoy leading and supporting a team? Then picture yourself here, by joining the JCPenney Portraits team! We are currently seeking a full-time Studio Manager.

Our Studio Managers Enjoy

• Eligible for medical, dental, and life insurance benefits
• Paid photography and sales training
• Competitive pay and sales incentives
• Flexible schedules
• Host store and studio discount

Job Description

The Studio Manager manages and leads the operation and staff of a portrait studio in a host environment. As a Studio Manager, you will…

• Provide remarkable customer service throughout the photographic, sale, and delivery experience
• Follow established operational processes for scheduling, hiring, training, selling, and photography
• Manage performance and develop the skills of Team Members
• Accountable for the studio’s ability to achieve results (sales average, customer satisfaction…)

The Skills You’ll Bring

• Minimum 18 years of age
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent; college degree preferred
• 2+ years previous supervisory, retail, sales, service, or photography experience preferred
• Ability to work a varied schedule, including days, evenings, holidays, and weekends
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to quickly develop rapport with children and adults
• Strong math and intermediate computer skills (e.g., navigation, data entry, and specifically Microsoft Excel)

Pay Rate: $21.50/Hour

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

The compensation package for this role is based on multiple factors, such as job level, responsibilities, location, and candidate experience. The base pay ranges included below are specific to the locations listed, and may not be applicable to other locations.

Connecticut: [$21.39 – $25.72]

This position may be eligible for a bonus incentive, health benefits, a 401K program, and other employee perks. More details about our company benefits can be found at https://shutterflyinc.com/benefits/.

Supporting a diverse and inclusive workforce is important to Shutterfly not only because it directly reflects our value of Embracing our Differences, but also because it’s the right thing to do for our business and for our people. We welcome all applicants and evaluate them based on their qualifications, without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or other characteristic covered by law. Learn more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion on our Career Site.