Why CarData?
Build a career where your performance matters.
CarData is a multi-state automotive inventory merchandising company serving hundreds of franchise automobile dealerships. Our field team is at the center of everything we do — photographing vehicles, creating online merchandising, servicing dealership partners and making sure inventory gets online quickly and professionally.
If you enjoy working independently, being responsible for your own results and seeing the direct impact of your work, CarData may be a great fit.
This isn't your typical job.
Six things that are actually different about working here — not slogans.
Work Independently
Most of our field team spends the day working independently at automobile dealerships rather than sitting in an office with a supervisor watching over them.
You are given clear standards, responsibilities and expectations — and trusted to get the job done.
Get Rewarded for Performance
Many of our Field Service Representative positions use production-based compensation. That means efficiency, consistency and performance can directly impact what you earn.
Other CarData positions use hourly, salary or bonus-based compensation structures. Compensation varies by role and is clearly explained during the hiring process.
Learn a Specialized Industry
You do not need to arrive as an automotive photography expert.
CarData provides structured online education and hands-on field training to teach our systems, photography standards, dealership processes and workflow.
Work Around Cars Every Day
Our workplace isn't a cubicle.
Our field team works inside franchise automobile dealerships around new and used vehicles every day.
Real Responsibility
Our clients depend on us.
A Field Service Representative isn't simply taking pictures. That person is often the face of CarData at the dealership and is responsible for helping keep that client's online inventory current.
Grow in More Than One Direction
Career growth doesn't have to mean becoming someone's manager.
Some team members want leadership, sales or operations responsibilities. Others want to become exceptional Field Service Representatives and maximize their performance in the core position. Both paths matter at CarData.
Our Field Service Representatives aren't "entry level." They're the core of our business.
Every day, our Field Service Representatives work directly inside our dealership partners. They identify inventory that needs service, locate and move vehicles, photograph them according to CarData standards, complete merchandising services and help make sure our dealership clients' inventory is properly represented online.
For many companies, the goal is to get promoted out of the field. We look at it differently.
You don't have to become a manager to build a great career here.
A talented Field Service Representative can build a successful long-term career without becoming a manager. Because many FSR positions are production-based, high-performing representatives can earn significant compensation based on their own production.
We'd rather be clear with you now.
CarData is not for everyone — and that's okay.
You'll probably like CarData if you…
- Prefer working independently
- Are self-motivated without someone constantly supervising you
- Like cars and dealership environments
- Don't want to sit behind a desk all day
- Are comfortable using smartphones and technology
- Like being rewarded for productivity
- Can handle clear and direct performance feedback
- Take pride in being dependable
- Enjoy having responsibility for your own work
- Like staying active during the workday
This probably isn't for you if you…
- Want a traditional studio photography position
- Need someone constantly telling you what to do next
- Strongly dislike working outdoors
- Don't want to work in heat, cold or changing weather
- Dislike repetitive, process-driven work
- Aren't comfortable moving around large dealership lots
- Don't like being measured on quality, productivity and reliability
- Want to spend most of your day sitting at a desk
This is automotive inventory photography.
Our photography positions are high-volume, process-driven field positions. You may photograph many vehicles in a single day using established CarData standards. This isn't primarily artistic or studio photography — consistency, speed, vehicle presentation, accuracy and client service are what matter.
We want applicants to understand the job before accepting it.
Don't just interview for the job. Experience it.
CarData uses paid Shadow Days as part of our hiring process.
Instead of sitting across a desk answering hypothetical interview questions, qualified applicants can spend time in the field with a CarData manager and see what the work actually looks like. You get to evaluate us while we're evaluating you.
It's paid
CarData pays applicants for approved Shadow Day time.
It's part of the interview
Shadow Days are part of the interview process and are not a job offer.
There may be more than one
Depending on the position and local manager, applicants may participate in more than one Shadow Day before CarData makes a final hiring decision.
We don't expect you to figure it out alone.
Training runs in order — online first, then in the field, then on your own.
Learn the System
Online training introduces CarData's standards, systems, workflow and expectations.
Train in the Field
You'll work alongside experienced CarData team members and learn the job in an actual dealership environment.
Build Independence
The goal of training is to get you comfortable enough to successfully manage your responsibilities independently while still having local management and company support available.
Photography experience can help, but for many field positions it isn't required. We can teach photography. Dependability, work ethic and willingness to learn are harder to teach.
Find the role that fits how you work.
Three different kinds of work — not three rungs on one ladder.
Field Service Representative
- Assigned dealership responsibilities
- Production/commission-based compensation in many markets
- Independent daily workflow
- Direct dealership relationships
- Photography and vehicle merchandising
Field Operations Assistant
- Hourly compensation
- Route coverage
- Lot audits and quality checks
- Photography and merchandising support
- Dealer launches and team support
- Opportunity to learn multiple parts of field operations
Leadership & Operations
- Local and market leadership
- Client relationship management
- Training and quality control
- Sales and market growth
- Operational responsibility
Management is an opportunity — not the definition of success.
Some of our strongest team members choose to remain Field Service Representatives because they enjoy the independence, the work and the production-based earning opportunity.
Benefits that support your career.
Health Coverage
Healthcare options are available to eligible team members.
Dental Coverage
Dental benefits are available to eligible team members.
401(k) With Company Match
After meeting eligibility requirements, CarData offers:
- 100% company match on the first 3% contributed
- 50% company match on contributions from 3% through 5%
- Immediate vesting of company matching contributions
Six months of service is required to qualify.
Paid Training
CarData invests in structured online and hands-on training for new team members.
Company Equipment
Equipment required to perform CarData services is provided according to the requirements of the position.
Paid Shadow Days
Approved Shadow Days during our interview process are paid.
Benefits and eligibility may vary based on position, employment status, location and length of service. Refer to the applicable job posting and benefit documents for details.
Don't just take our word for it.
Our employee reviews are public. Read them before you apply.
Out of 5 on Indeed
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You're helping dealerships compete online.
CarData provides professional vehicle photography, video, Spin360, window labels and other inventory merchandising services for automobile dealerships.
The work performed by our field team becomes part of the dealership's online vehicle listings and helps shoppers evaluate vehicles before visiting the store.
That means the work isn't sitting in some internal company folder. Customers see it. Dealerships depend on it. And our reputation depends on doing it consistently.
Think this sounds like you?
We're always looking for dependable, self-motivated people who want responsibility, independence and the opportunity to grow.
You don't have to be an expert automotive photographer when you arrive. But you do need to show up, learn, take feedback, work hard and care about doing the job correctly.
Know exactly what happens after you apply. Our hiring process is published from application through final decision.