Vice President of Portrait Experience - Harmann Studios

Harmann Studios Leadership Opportunity

For 60 years, we have been a proud, family-owned business, with John Harmann, the second-generation owner, leading with a continuous growth mindset and a commitment to enjoying and having a ton of fun on this journey!!! When you join our 40 member team, you become part of our extended Harmann Studios family. We prioritize a supportive and fun environment, dedicated to making each other's and our customers' days better.

Our uniqueness lies in treating every customer and team like family—maintaining genuine connections and ensuring they receive an exceptional experience. Not just anyone joins our family, but people that have our four core-values of caring, creative, exceptional experience, and all-in. If you have strong values and love to learn why pictures and memories are so important in the homes of thousands of families in Wisconsin, we hope you apply so we can get to know each other better.

Location: 1101 W. Main Ave, De Pere, WI

Min. Requirement: Experience In Leadership - minimum of 5 years

Salary: starting at $70k plus incentives but can be flexible depending if you are a good vs a great fit

Benefits: Medical, Dental and Vision, Retirement Plan, Profit Sharing, and Fun Family

Focus on Coaching and Team Development

• Must be driven to make a difference in people's lives through dedicated coaching and a gritty commitment to team success.
• Lead coaching efforts by leveraging data and customer reviews to clearly demonstrate team impact and drive performance.
• Finds joy in coaching and collaborating with team members to foster professional growth and solve challenges collectively.

People-First Mindset and Cultural Fit

• A genuinely good person whose strong value system aligns with our company's core principles: Caring, Creative, Superior Experience, and All In.
• A true "people person" who consistently prioritizes the needs of our customers and the team above their own.
• Genuinely excited by team member success and committed to making someone's day better through appreciation.

Strategic and Data-Driven Guidance

• Highly organized, utilizing data and CRM systems to strategically build relationships and secure cyclical business opportunities.
• Provides guidance using a combination of team input and data-driven feedback to clearly chart direction toward or away from team goals.

Growth, Learning, and Collaboration

• Excited to partner with and learn from an owner with over 30 years of industry experience, valuing the legacy of a business that has served hundreds of Wisconsin communities since 1965.
• Thrives in an idea-driven culture, embracing the implementation of new concepts (successes and failures) as essential learning opportunities.
• Enjoys active partnership and collaboration with industry peers for mutual benefit and growth.

Drive and Commitment to Excellence

• Authentic and kind in demeanor, yet relentless in the pursuit of excellence and achieving goals.

Role-Specific Requirements and Mindset

• Photography expertise is not required; a passion for creating memorable, emotionally connected imaging experiences is essential.
• Ready to respond quickly to team needs, understanding that occasional support outside of standard office hours is necessary due to evening photography sessions.
• Enthusiastic about identifying and solving complex problems, and finds genuine reward in resolution.
• Curious about our history and present operations to help craft a unique and impactful story for potential customers.