Area Manager

Great Clips • St. George, UT

18d

About The Position

The Area Manager blends hands-on salon management with multi-salon oversight. The Area Manager directly manages one salon while supporting and coaching Salon Managers at a small group of additional locations. The role involves maintaining brand standards, developing managers, and driving consistent performance across teams.

This is a hands-on position that requires cutting hair on the salon floor alongside other stylists and leading by example. The Area Manager also serves as a Lead Product Coordinator in the salons, coaching area product coordinators on product sales and inventory practices. The position involves working across multiple nearby salon locations. Area Managers report directly to a General Manager or franchisee. All Great Clips salons are independently owned and operated by third-party franchisees, who are responsible for hiring and personnel matters.

Requirements

• Previous salon management experience or multi-unit retail management experience.
• A valid cosmetology and/or barber license; requirements vary by state or province.
• Ability to manage a salon’s daily operations while motivating and supporting other Salon Managers.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills.
• Experience identifying performance gaps and implementing improvement plans.
• Flexibility to work across multiple salon locations within the surrounding area.
• Commitment to collaboration and accountability, with a focus on proactively seeking solutions to challenges.
• Technical strength as a stylist.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations of one salon.
• Support and coach Salon Managers across a small group of additional locations.
• Cut hair on the salon floor alongside other stylists and lead by example.
• Work as a Lead Product Coordinator in the salons.
• Coach product coordinators on selling products and conducting inventories.
• Maintain brand standards and drive consistent performance across teams.
• Identify performance gaps and implement improvement plans.
• Work across multiple salon locations to support leaders and monitor performance.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Potential recognition for strong performance and team success.
• Exclusive discounts on professional salon tools and products.
• Ongoing leadership development and training opportunities.
• Medical benefits and paid time off (PTO) may be available at certain locations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed