Dealership Photographer

Overview

The purpose of this position is to contribute to the success of Rusnak Automotive Group (the Company) by coordinating the functions of the Rusnak/Westlake photography needs.

Responsibilities

KRA:  Effectively and Efficiently Manage Photo Processes for All Dealerships

• Assists Marketing Director by facilitating the entire photo process from start to finish for all Westlake dealerships (Audi, BMW, Porsche, Volvo)
• Oversees vehicle preparation, image and video capture, image processing and uploading.
• Works with dealership sales teams to maintain efficient studio operation at direction of Marketing Director.
• Ensures photos are taken in a timely fashion and that output meets marketing department goals.
• Ensures studio processes and standards established by the Marketing Director and Rusnak photo consultants are being followed.
• Monitors studio safety, cleaning and maintenance.
• Leads special photo and video projects in the studio – production of web and TV content.
• Trains and provides guidance studio assistants and dealership teams on Rusnak studio processes.

  KRA:  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.

          KRA:  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.

KRA:  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.”

           KRA:  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.

KRA:  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

• Education; Ideal: H.S. Diploma/GED
• License: Ideal License; Current California Driver License with satisfactory Department of Motor Vehicle driving record
• Technical Skills (Required); Knowledge of dealership operations and automotive products.
• Experience (Ideal): A minimum of 2+ years of photography experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills;

Degree/Diploma