Photography Team Leader – Event Operations

Photography Team Leader

📍 Location: Austin, TX (Travel Required)
📷 Company: PhotoMules – A fast-growing sports photography company

Who We’re Looking For

As the Photography Team Leader – Event Operations, you will be the driving force behind our success at youth sports tournaments. Your leadership will ensure flawless event execution, high-performing teams, and exceptional customer experiences.

This role is more than just management—it’s an opportunity to build lifelong leadership, sales, and problem-solving skills in a dynamic, high-energy environment. You’ll take full ownership of your event, leading a team of 2-6 Crew Members, optimizing logistics, maximizing revenue, and tackling challenges in real time.

The Onsite Leader reports to the District Manager and collaborates closely with the Photography and Sales teams to deliver top-tier service at every event.

Value Alignment

At PhotoMules, strong leadership and continuous growth fuel our success. As an Onsite Leader, you will embody our core values:

🔥 Owner’s Mindset – Take full responsibility for your event’s success. Solve problems, take initiative, and act like a business owner.
🎯 Player-Coach – Lead from the front. Set the pace, train your team, and inspire excellence through action.
🚀 Leave Better – Strive for constant improvement. Develop skills that elevate you and those around you.

Your Responsibilities

📷 Photography, Printing & Fulfillment

• Oversee on-site photography, printing, and order fulfillment.
• Ensure high product quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
• Assist with photography as needed, while keeping leadership and sales as your top priority.

🎯 Event Execution & Problem-Solving

• Manage all on-site logistics, including setup and teardown.
• Quickly assess and resolve challenges to keep the event running smoothly.
• Maintain clear, consistent communication with staff and company leadership.

👥 Team Leadership & Performance

• Lead, train, and manage a team of 2-6 Crew Members per event.
• Set clear goals, provide real-time coaching, and drive team accountability.
• Keep the team engaged, motivated, and focused in a high-energy setting.
• Ensure every staff member delivers top-tier customer service.

💰 Sales & Customer Engagement

• Set and drive ambitious sales goals throughout the event.
• Lead by example—engage with customers, upsell products, and close sales.
• Create an exceptional customer experience that drives repeat business.

The Results You’ll Deliver

📊 Higher Sales & Revenue – By leading with confidence, coaching your team, and maximizing every sales opportunity.
🚀 Seamless Event Operations – Through proactive problem-solving, strong organization, and effective communication.
🏆 Stronger Team Performance – By setting clear expectations, motivating your crew, and holding them accountable.
🤝 Outstanding Customer Experiences – Ensuring every athlete and family leaves with a memorable, high-quality product.

What You Bring to the Team

✔ Proven leadership experience managing a team in a fast-paced environment.
✔ Sales-driven mindset with a track record of exceeding goals.
✔ Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
✔ Confidence and adaptability under pressure.
✔ Weekend availability (Friday-Sunday) for travel-based events.
✔ Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel.

Compensation & Benefits

💰 High-Earning Potential – Base pay + up to 4% of event revenue (top leaders earn $700-$1,000 per event).
📈 Career Growth – Develop valuable skills that transfer to future opportunities. We "Leave Better."
🌎 Travel Perks – Work at exciting sports tournaments nationwide.
💼 401K Match – Secure your financial future with company benefits.

📍 Location:

Austin, TX (Travel Required)

🚀 Take Charge. Lead Your Team. Own Your Success. 🚀
📌 Applications close April 7th – Apply today