Photography Supervisor

Job Details: Job Location: Anakeesta - Gatlinburg, TN, Salary Range: $18.32, Come be part of something spectacular in the Smokies! Anakeesta is seeking an outgoing people person to join our team as a Photography Supervisor. If you are sales driven, energetic and have experience in hospitality, we’d love to meet you! Must be able to work weekends, evenings - and open availability is preferred. 

At Anakeesta, we strive to give our guests memories to last a lifetime, and our Photos do just that! The Supervisor should be a self-motivated and results-driven leader, who can direct and manage our team all while ensuring an exceptional customer experience. 

Responsibilities: 

Capture the magic in the mountains! 

Exhibit expertise by learning to operate and maintain a photo point of sale and camera system to include photo, printing, sorting, packaging, and troubleshooting. 

Working in the business to fill any photographer/sales associate duty 

Oversee daily business operations and tracking of key performance indicators 

Monitor, motivate, and coach staff to meet goals 

Manage payroll costs daily 

Develop photo sales and capture techniques 

Train photography sales associates 

Drive sales to meet daily goals and drive revenue growth 

Learn what makes Hospitality, Tourism and Retail successful 

Greet and welcome guests, directing and informing them on photo capture locations 

Stage and pose guests to capture life-long memories 

Ability to interact with guests and work with all types of visitors and their personalities 

Set up and operation of digital photography equipment 

Learn and apply sales techniques to upsell packages 

Excellent customer service experience and the ability to understand and anticipate customer needs 

Take proactive steps to follow up on requests and ensure customer satisfaction 

Must possess an outgoing personality and be able to initiate conversations with guests 

Responsible for site preparation, stocking, cleaning and organization 

Responsible for handling all equipment safely with care 

Ability to work holidays, nights and weekends 

Other duties as assigned 

Qualifications: Requirements: 

Strong leadership qualities. 

1+ years of leadership experience, preferably in guest facing roles 

Excellent communication skills 

Highly organized and proactive 

Strong work ethic. 

Good interpersonal skills. 

Meticulous attention to detail. 

Physical Requirements 

Able to lift up to 50 lbs. with assistance; can push, pull, grasp, lift, kneel, stoop, climb, balance, crouch, and crawl  

Must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time on uneven ground 

Perks  

Work with an enthusiastic team and create lasting memories 

Free parking 

Competitive pay 

Paid time off 

Medical, dental, and vision Insurance 

Life insurance 

401K 

Free admission for employees and their immediate family 

Employee discounts on food and merchandise 

Generous pass exchange program with area attractions 

If you believe you meet the qualifications above and have an interest in joining the Anakeesta team, we would love to receive your application and resume!