What are the responsibilities and job description for the Photo Specialist position at Penske Automotive Group?
Penske Automotive Group is looking for an experienced Photo/Data Collector to join our team and help deliver extraordinary customer experiences.
JOIN OUR TEAM
At Penske Automotive Group (PAG), we strive to create a positive and inclusive workplace that promotes excellence and achievement, and we aim to deliver the very best experience possible to our customers. We are looking for dedicated and motivated professionals with that same passion to join our team.
Imagine working in a professionally and financially satisfying job where you have the opportunity to make a positive impact on our organization and customers every day. Our Photo/Data Collector is responsible for collecting and maintaining current and accurate online information including taking photos and videos of vehicle inventory for online presentation.
WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER
- Fortune 500 company, consistently recognized by Automotive News as among the "Best Dealerships to Work For."
- Proudly named to Glassdoor's Best Places to Work.
- Comprehensive benefits program, including health care options (medical, dental, and vision) and 401k savings and retirement plan with company match.
- Training, resources, and opportunities for career growth and advancement, tailored to individual performance, experience, and interests.
- Values-driven culture built on integrity, professionalism, excellence, and teamwork.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- Capture professional, high-quality photographs of new and used vehicles utilizing an indoor automotive photo booth and outdoor photography areas.
- Ensure every vehicle is photographed according to company standards and dealership OEM guidelines that we have set forth.
- Position and stage vehicles properly to maximize presentation quality and consistency.
- Verify vehicle information, including VIN, trim level, color, mileage, features, and options, to ensure inventory accuracy.
- Identify and report discrepancies between vehicle data and physical inventory.
- Conduct basic vehicle inspections to ensure cleanliness and readiness before photography.
- Upload, organize, and manage vehicle photos within company software systems.
- Maintain efficient workflow while meeting daily production goals and deadlines.
- Operate photography equipment, computer systems, and inventory management tools.
- Communicate effectively with dealership personnel and team members regarding inventory status and data corrections.
Requirements
- Shift: Wednesday-Saturday (10-hour shift)
- Photography or visual media experience. (preferred)
- Experience working in Automotive dealerships or vehicle inventory management (preferred)
- Familiarity with data-entry systems and app-based Apple software.(preferred)
- Strong attention to detail and ability to identify data inaccuracies
- High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)
- Previous photography experience
- Automotive knowledge (preferred)
- Computer and technology skills.
- Ability to safely operate both automatic and manual transmission vehicles (preferred)
- Strong time management and organizational skills.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout the workday.
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
- Genuine interest in providing an exceptional customer experience.
- Friendliness, enthusiasm, reliability, with a positive "team-player" attitude.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Strong work ethic with the ability to work in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
APPLY WITH US!
If you are ready for a rewarding career with competitive compensation and benefits, and opportunities to excel and advance, consider joining the Penske Automotive Group organization. Our interview process typically includes a phone interview, several in-person interviews, background check, reference check, driving record review, and a drug screen. Be a part of the best customer experience team in the automotive industry... apply with us today!
Penske Automotive Group is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a drug- and alcohol-free workplace. Some positions may require applicants to possess a valid driver's license and have a good driving record.
Qualifications:
- Able to take photos with a digital camera and create clear photos and videos
- Able to write accurate description of vehicles
- Able to use a computer and associated software to upload and update vehicle photos, videos and other information
- Able to safely drive vehicles both automatic and manual transmission.
- Good communication skills, both written and oral
- Highly productive
- Good customer services skills
- Ability to perform basic math
- Ability to understand and follow work rules and procedure
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
- Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices
- Ability to interact well with others and works well in a team environment
- Ability to work will with a diverse group of people
- Exceptional attention to detail
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions.
Light Work- lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time and/or frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds
This position requires a good deal of walking or standing
This position may involve prolonged periods of sitting with some pushing and pulling of arm or leg controls
This position requires the ability to stand, sit, crawl, climb, stoop, kneel, reach, grasp.
This position requires the ability to talk and hear
This position works in a covered area but will also work outside frequently and could experience heat and cold, hazards and noise
High School Diploma or equivalent; six months or more of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Associates (A.A) degree or equivalent; one year or more of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience taking commercial photos is preferred.
Valid driver's license
Individuals under the age of eighteen (18) may not drive vehicles off of the dealership premises.