Photo shop owner
しゃしんてんしゅ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A photo shop owner operates a store providing photo printing, development, and photo services, handling customer service, equipment management, promotions, and more as a business owner.
Description
Photo shop owners manage their stores while conducting ID photos and commemorative photo shoots, development and printing processing, photo merchandise sales, equipment management, staff guidance, customer proposals, and customer service. With digitalization's advancement, they also manage data and provide online services. On the business side, they plan and implement purchasing, inventory management, sales management, marketing for customer attraction, and store operation plans.
Future Outlook
With the spread of smartphones, general printing demand is declining, but a certain market is expected to persist through differentiation in value-added services like ID photos, commemorative photos, and photo gifts, along with online integration.
Personality Traits
Amiable / Considerate / Detail-oriented / Enjoys communication / Entrepreneurial spirit
Work Style
Franchise / Shift work / Side job possible / Sole proprietor / Store employment
Career Path
Photo shop staff → Photo shop assistant manager → Photo shop owner → Photo studio owner → Photo business consultant
Required Skills
Customer service skills / Image editing / Inventory ordering management / POS operation / Print and development technology / Studio equipment maintenance management
Recommended Skills
Accounting and bookkeeping / Camera equipment knowledge / Digital design software operation / Online photo service operation / SNS marketing
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Requires meticulous attention to color adjustments and print accuracy |
| Communication Skills | Important for customer service and staff coordination |
| Initiative & Leadership | To lead new service development and customer attraction initiatives |
| Planning & Organization | For planned operations such as inventory management and reservation handling |
Related Qualifications
- Certified photo technician
- Ordinary motor vehicle driver's license
Aliases
- Photo shop owner
- Photo studio owner
Related Jobs
- Camera salesperson
- Photo processor
- Photo retoucher
- Photo studio staff
- Photographer