District Manager - Traveling Sports Photography Company
- Coordinate and oversee 1–4+ sports photography events per weekend within the district.
- Serve as the on-site leader for larger or high-profile events, ensuring smooth operations and strong logistical execution.
- Ensure adequate staffing, equipment, and resources are in place for each event (ie travel, housing, rentals etc).
- Maintain oversight of simultaneous events across the district through strong communication and delegation.
- Onboard, and schedule a high-performing team of photographers, sales associates, and event leads.
- Foster a positive, productive team culture focused on excellence and customer service.
- Conduct regular training sessions for staff on photography techniques, sales strategies, and technical troubleshooting.
- Mentor and develop team leads, ensuring they are confident in managing events independently.
- Build and maintain relationships with tournament directors, league representatives, and venue partners.
- Communicate proactively with team regarding event schedules, staffing needs, and logistics.
- Address any concerns or last-minute changes promptly to ensure seamless event coverage.
- Oversee equipment and product for event along with housing or travel expenses.
- Ensure proper setup and teardown of equipment at each venue.
- Monitor inventory and manage equipment maintenance and organization across the district.
- Maintain strong knowledge of camera systems, lighting setups, and photo editing/print software.
- Provide technical support to staff as needed, both on-site and remotely.
- Oversee and promote sales strategies at events or meetings.
- Troubleshoot technical issues quickly in fast-paced live event environments.
- Participate in weekly district calls/meetings for planning and reporting.
- Track and approve team member hours, payroll submissions, and expense reports.
- Report event performance, staffing updates, and revenue data to upper management.
- 3+ years of experience in event management, photography, or field operations leadership.
- Strong photography knowledge (portrait/sports) and comfort with editing software (e.g., Capture One, Photoshop).
- Excellent leadership and communication skills, with experience managing remote or travel-based teams.
- Ability to manage multiple events concurrently with strong time management and organization.
- Experience in sales or retail event environments is a strong plus.
- Must be able to travel frequently, including weekends; valid driver’s license required.
- Proactive problem-solver with the ability to make quick decisions under pressure.
- Excellent communicator with outstanding customer service skills.
- Detail-oriented with a knack for managing logistics.
- Ability to inspire and manage a diverse team of photographers and sales talent.
- Comfortable using a variety of tech tools (CRM, scheduling platforms, editing software, etc.).
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