Automotive Inventory Photographer Team Lead

Autocartel is the largest privately owned Lot Service Company in Texas, Colorado, and New Mexico that specializes in automotive photography and videography for dealerships. We are looking for driven and talented people who enjoy autonomy and are excited to be in and around the latest new cars on the market! Paid training from the best in the industry, and we provide the equipment!

We are seeking a full-time Team Lead Automotive Inventory Photographer/Videographer to support the Houston Operations Manager with assisting photographers and various dealerships with their photography and videography needs. Our ideal Team Leads are car or photography enthusiasts, ambitious go-getters and attentive to detail!

As a Team Lead Automotive Inventory Photographer, you will work directly under the Operations Manager to independently photo and video vehicles at various dealerships in the overall Houston area, as needed, and upload into an internal website used for online advertisement. Team Leads will also assist or fill in for other photographers when needed at their assigned dealerships. Team Lead Automotive Photographers do not have a set or scheduled route, but will go where the Operations Manager needs them in the market.

Job Description: These activities include but may not be limited to:

• Perform physical activities up to 8 hours per day in outdoor settings
• Travel to and from scheduled dealerships across the Houston market
• Drive various types of vehicles including manual (stick shift) and automatic transmissions
• Able to lift 25 (twenty-five) pounds
• Stage vehicles. Take digital photos per the company's standards
• Maintain a consistent level of communication with your district manager and the dealership managers as needed
• Provide a high level of attention to detail
• Provide consistent visits to customers, maintain timeliness, and accuracy to ensure a continued business relationship with customers
• Operate standard office equipment and enter basic data
• Input accurate vehicle data in an efficient manner
• Apply productive thinking and self-discipline to maximize time efficiency (i.e., travel time and routes) and complete customer servicing as scheduled.

Must have:

• High speed internet
• Printer
• Reliable transportation - travel is required for this role.
• Clean driving and criminal record
• Ability to potentially service dealerships in the designated area
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills

Required Skills:

• Attention to detail
• Must pass a criminal and driving background check
• Car Photography experience or the interest and ability to learn
• High School diploma or equivalent
• One year of experience in a customer service position
• Ability to drive a stick shift and general knowledge of automobiles (makes, models, engines, accessories, etc.)
• Photography knowledge or interest in learning
• Ability to adapt to changing schedule or route

Preferred Experience:

• Dealership - porter or other
• Valet
• Lot Attendant
• Previous outdoor work history

• Hourly pay starts at base pay of $19.50 per hour. Based on your performance after your first 30 days, you are eligible for bonuses. Most employees average $25-$35 per hour when factoring in bonus money.
• 50% profit sharing with all employees
• Saturday & Sundays off
• Flexible schedules for full time employees (typically work 30-35 hours weekly)
• Paid Time Off
• Equipment & uniforms provided
• Personalized one-on-one paid training
• Defined career path
• Opportunity for growth. Please ask us for details
• Drive a variety of vehicle make and models daily
• Health, Dental and Vision benefit plans available
• Company paid gas card after 30 days

Does this sound like you? If so, come join our team today!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.50 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance
• Gas card

Compensation package:

• Bonus opportunities

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Houston, TX: Must reside in the area