Location: Opelousas to Lafayette, LA
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: $15.00–$35.00/hour (starting base + bonuses. Read more in Benefits)
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About Us
Autocartel is the largest privately-owned lot service company in Texas, Oklahoma and Colorado, specializing in high-quality automotive photography and videography. We help dealerships manage their online inventory by capturing professional, eye-catching images and videos of vehicles for sale.
We're passionate about cars, photography, and customer service and we’re looking for energetic, detail-driven individuals to join our team!
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Position Overview
We’re hiring a Dealer Lot Services Specialist to support our clients with their photography and videography needs. In this role, you’ll travel to dealerships in the Opelousas and Lafayette areas on scheduled days to photograph and video inventory and upload media into our internal database. This is a hands-on role ideal for self-starters who thrive in autonomy, enjoy being around new cars, and take pride in producing high-quality work.
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What You’ll Do
- Travel to assigned dealerships throughout the assigned area
- Stage and photograph vehicles following Autocartel standards
- Capture walkaround videos for online platforms
- Upload photos/videos to our internal system
- Input accurate vehicle data in an efficient manner
- Provide consistent and professional communication with dealerships and managers
- Perform physical work outdoors up to 8 hours daily
- Drive a variety of vehicles, including manual and automatic transmissions
- Provide consistent visits, maintain timeliness, and accuracy to ensure a continued business relationship with clients
- Apply productive thinking and self-discipline to maximize time efficiency (i.e., travel time and routes)
- Provide a high level of attention to detail
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Requirements
Must have:
- Reliable transportation
- Clean driving and criminal record
- High-speed internet and home printer
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Comfortable outdoors, in active, fast-paced environments
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail and self-motivation
- Willingness to adapt to changing routes/schedules
- Car Photography experience or the interest and ability to learn
- One year of experience in a customer service position
- Able to lift 25 (twenty-five) pounds
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Opelousas, LA: Must reside within the area
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Preferred Skills/Experience:
- Previous lot, porter, valet, or outdoor work
- Familiarity with car makes/models/features
- Automotive or photography background
- Photography knowledge (or interest in learning)
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Benefits
Perks & Benefits
- Starting Pay: $15.00 per hour. After your first 30 days you are eligible for bonus based on production. Based on previous bonus: after 60th day, base is increased to $17.50 per hour and you are still eligible to earn bonus which is based on production. Most employees average $25-$35 per hour when factoring in bonus money.
- Profit Sharing: 50% shared with all employees
- Monday-Friday Schedule
- Work-Life Balance: full time employees can average 30–35 hours/week
- Paid Time Off
- Company Equipment & Uniforms Provided
- One-on-One Paid Training
- Career Path Opportunities – ask us about advancement
- Drive a variety of vehicle make and models daily
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance Options
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Ready to Join Us?
If you’re dependable, driven, and excited by cars and photography, we’d love to meet you. Come grow with us and be part of a team that values quality, service, and opportunity.
Apply today and let’s get you on the road!
