Smashbox Studios is hiring a Studio Booker, to work with the Studio Director and President, as a critical component to the success of this well known hub among the photo and entertainment industries. This is a challenging role, rewarding with invaluable experience, personal growth and exposure to a world-class network of professionals and creatives.

The Studio Booker fields incoming studio booking requests, while managing competing interests to maximize revenue, balancing immediate value and potential long term relationships. He/ She facilitates a high-touch client experience by leveraging Smashbox services and ensuring each production receives personalized treatment. As the face of the studio, they set the tone, ensuring a high performing, yet warm and welcoming atmosphere.

Responsibilities

• Field booking and rental inquiries, assist with all questions and requests
• Schedule booking holds, create estimates, negotiate final rates and contracts
• Set up client accounts to establish a seamless billing process, keep all information up to date and valid
• Develop ongoing relationships with Brands, Producers, Photographers, Photo Assistants, Directors, Photo Agents, Agency Producers, Art Buyers, and Publicists
• Actively develop new business by conducting sales outreach, meetings, presentations, attending local industry events, as well as following up with current and past clientele
• Consistently reach monthly sales goal targets
• Monitor and report sales metrics and continually develop strategies to improve KPIs
• Hire, maintain and manage staff for cafe and front of house
• Keep all staff members informed of logistical details pertinent to the productions taking place
• Oversees maintenance and quality control throughout studio, lobby and cafe areas
• Continually improve on presentation and client experience
• Close all studio billing, as well as oversee and manage the administrator position, keeping AR/ AP up to date and coordinating with accounting department
• Manage the studio team to ensure new and recurring clients have successful experiences, remaining enthusiastic Smashbox Studios clients