At Focal, we help photographers grow their business through powerful tools, marketing support, and the confidence to thrive. Our IGNITE Program is a hands-on growth accelerator that pairs photographers with a Studio Manager and targeted ads to drive real bookings and long-term business success.
We're looking for a driven, people-focused communicator to join our Victoria team as an
IGNITE Program Enrolment Specialist
. You'll meet with photographers via Zoom and play a pivotal role in helping them understand the program, assess their fit, and move forward with confidence.
What You'll Do
Conduct structured interviews with photographers applying to the IGNITE program
Qualify applicants based on their work, mindset, and readiness for growth
Communicate the program's value and expectations with clarity and empathy
Identify high-potential applicants and guide them to a verbal commitment
Disqualify poor-fit applicants professionally to protect program quality
Manage outreach and follow-ups using our CRM (Pipedrive) and Slack
Collaborate closely with sales, onboarding, and studio management teams
What You Bring
A confident and compassionate communication style
A coach's mindset -- able to inspire, guide, and be real with people
Experience in a sales, recruiting, or admissions role
Familiarity with CRMs and structured sales processes
A strong sense of accountability -- you take pride in hitting goals
Bonus: Experience in the wedding or photography industry
Why This Role Matters
The IGNITE Program only succeeds when we enroll the right photographers. Your job isn't to "sell everyone" -- it's to
advocate for great fits
, help them commit with clarity, and ensure they succeed.
What We Offer
Competitive base salary + performance-based bonus structure
In-person energy and collaboration at our Victoria HQ
Mentorship and coaching in high-trust environment
Huge impact on the growth of a fast-moving startup and the photographers we support
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $51,172.25-$60,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
Bonus pay
Commission pay
Benefits:
Casual dress
Commuter benefits
Company events
Dental care
Discounted or free food
Extended health care
Flexible schedule
Mileage reimbursement
Paid time off
Vision care
Schedule: