Photographer / Portrait Consultant at Germantown

Job Description

TEDDY BEAR PORTRAITS IS LOOKING FOR A PHOTOGRAPHER/PORTRAIT CONSULTANT

Teddy Bear Portraits by Nationwide Studios, Inc., a Childrens Portraiture business servicing 46 states for over 50 years, is looking for a team member to join their growing sales force in an exciting Photographer / Portrait Consultant multi-faceted role.  Successful candidates will be flexible, outgoing and energetic; have an entrepreneurial spirit; self-discipline; a strong work ethic and work well with children from infants through pre-school ages.

Summary of position responsibilities:

• The Photographer captures the spirits of pre-school children and creates three distinct poses that highlight the smile in the eyes of every photographed child.  They groom each child and use creativity and patience to engage every child from infants to toddlers and preschoolers.  Daily, they complete paperwork and digital pre-editing so that images and required documentation are shipped to the processing center on schedule.  Photographers travel daily in their personal vehicles to booked (usually one per day) photography sessions within the territory which are typically scheduled from 6am to 1 pm, Monday through Friday.

 

• Portrait Consultants return to schools 2-3 weeks after the photo session to sell pre-printed portrait packages and/or additional portraits to parents. This position requires flexibility with late afternoon/early evening hours as consulting sessions are typically scheduled from 3 pm – 6 pm weekdays.  Using established presentation methods, consultants facilitate the sale and ordering of additional portraits, accurately calculate and collect payments and send paperwork, unsold portraits and payments to the Accounting Department per weekly schedules.  If the director agrees to hold and present portraits to parents who were unable to attend the selection session, Portrait Consultants may leave portrait packets and retrieve portraits and/or payments within 2 weeks for processing in Accounting. 

The position offers entrepreneurial opportunity without personal financial investment and the resources of a 50+ year old industry leader; a daytime schedule that includes no weekend appointments and no weekend travel; furnished professional photography equipment; continuous coaching/training in sales and photography; a fuel reimbursement plan; Medical / Dental / Vision and 401k plans.  Uncapped commission.  Training pay is offered before moving to a full commission salary.

 

Job Requirements

• 1-2 years experience in sales, retail, or customer service
• Passion for photography and children
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with current and new customers
• Detail oriented, patient; and accurate with good planning, problem-solving and organizational skills
• Strong communication skills and the ability to adapt to ever changing environments.
• Must have reliable transportation and proof of auto insurance.

Education:

• High school graduate or GED required

Nationwide Studio, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Candidates must be at least 18 years of age and eligible to work in the USA. 
Drug Free Workplace

Country: USA, State: Tennessee, City: Germantown, Company: Teddy Bear Portraits.