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Dealership Photographer 

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About the Role

Our Human Resources Department in Pasadena is seeking a Dealership Photographer. This is a great opportunity to take your career to the next level. In this position, you will contribute to the success of Rusnak Automotive Group (the Company) by directing the Rusnak/Pasadena photo studio. 

Compensation: $25.00/hr

*Compensation will be based on experience and skill level.

Benefits:

• Professional Development
• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Health Coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD)
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Sick Pay, Vacation, and Holiday Pay
• Employee Wellness Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Discounts/Perks

Responsibilities 

Successfully manages the operations of the Dealership Photography Studio 

• Manage the entire photo process from start to finish for all Pasadena dealerships (Jaguar, Porsche, Bentley/Rolls-Royce/Maserati, and Audi); oversee vehicle preparation, image and video capture, image processing and uploading.
•  Work with dealership sales teams to maintain efficient studio operations; assess needs and timeline and ensure photos are taken in a timely fashion and that output meets marketing department goals.
•  Responsible for quality control throughout photo process. Ensure studio processes and standards established by the Marketing Director and Rusnak photography consultants are being followed. 
•  Lead special photo and video projects – production of web and TV content.
• Manage dealership point-of-sale materials and sign requests.
•  Establish and maintain a monthly schedule to review and execute signage updates. Ensure all sign requests are approved by upper management and do not exceed dealership budgets. 

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. 

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. 

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.” 

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. 

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 

• Knowledge of dealership operations and automotive products.
• Minimum 2 years of professional photography experience.
• At least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Current California Driver License with clean Department of Motor Vehicle driving record. 

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, breast feeding and related medical conditions), age, disability, citizenship status, veteran and uniform service member status, protected medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain required employment statistics on applicants.
The Company will provide a reasonable accommodation for any known physical or mental disability of a qualified individual to the extent required by law, provided the requested accommodation does not create an undue hardship for the Company and/or does not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace and/or to the individual. Please inform the Company’s Human Resources representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.
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