What are the responsibilities and job description for the Photography Studio Manager + Sales position at Richardson Studio Ltd.?
Company Description
Richardson Studio Ltd. is an award-winning luxury portrait studio specializing in high-end photography for families, high school seniors, professionals, teams, and brands across Central and Southern Indiana. With studios in Bloomington and Columbus, the studio serves local clients as well as those who travel from across the country for a premium photography experience and distinctive image quality.
Services range from family portraits and senior sessions to professional headshots, personal branding, corporate photography, editorial portraits, and handcrafted heirloom artwork. Backed by over three decades of photography experience and more than 6,400 sessions, the team focuses on masterful lighting, authentic expression, and meticulous retouching to create polished, modern, and highly personal images.
Richardson Studio has earned national recognition, including multiple National Senior Photographer of the Year awards, and is known for concierge-level service, fully guided sessions, and premium printed artwork.
Role Description
The Photography Studio Manager Sales role is a unique position based in Bloomington, IN, with a mix of in-studio responsibilities and some work-from-home flexibility. This role oversees day-to-day studio operations, including scheduling sessions, coordinating hair and makeup appointments, organizing production timelines, and ensuring the studio is prepared for each client visit.
The position manages client communications from inquiry through image delivery, guiding clients through session planning, packaging options, and artwork selections while maintaining a high level of hospitality and professionalism.
The role also includes sales responsibilities such as conducting in-person and virtual sales consultations, presenting product options, recommending collections, and meeting revenue goals. The Studio Manager collaborates closely with the photographer and team, supports marketing initiatives, tracks project and order status, and continuously improves studio workflows to uphold a luxury client experience.
Qualifications
- Candidates should possess strong Communication and Customer Service skills to provide clear, empathetic, and professional support throughout the client journey.
- Candidates should possess Sales skills, including consultative selling, closing, and upselling, to confidently present products and achieve revenue targets.
- Candidates should possess Team Leadership and basic Project Management skills to coordinate studio operations, support team members, and keep sessions and orders on schedule.
- Candidates should be comfortable with modern office technology, CRM, Slack, Outlook, and digital file organization to manage client records efficiently.
- Previous experience in a client-facing role within retail, hospitality, photography, or creative services is beneficial.
- Ability to work on-site in Bloomington, IN, with some remote tasks, and to occasionally work evenings or weekends based on client needs. We call it "Be where you need to be"
- Strong attention to detail, reliability, and a commitment to maintaining a polished, welcoming studio environment.