Area Manager
About The Position
Join your locally owned Great Clips® salon organization in a leadership role that blends hands-on salon management with multi-salon oversight. As an Area Manager, you’ll directly manage one salon while also supporting and coaching a team of Salon Managers across a small group of additional locations. This role is ideal for an experienced salon or multi-unit leader who enjoys developing managers, maintaining strong brand standards, and driving consistent performance across teams. Our salon group is seeking a full-time Area Manager with "director energy" to lead our diverse team to success. In this role, you will oversee performance, train staff, and ensure five-star client service. We offer a solid base pay of $26–$35/hour, plus productivity bonuses, tips, and performance incentives. Applicants must be WA state cosmetology or barber licensed professionals with management experience in a fast-paced environment. If you are passionate and ready for a rewarding leadership challenge, apply today!
Requirements
- WA state cosmetology or barber licensed professionals.
- Management experience in a fast-paced environment.
- Previous salon management experience or multi-unit retail management experience.
- A valid Cosmetology and/or Barber License (requirements vary by state/province).
- The desire and 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.
Nice To Haves
- Director energy
Responsibilities
- Directly manage one salon.
- Support and coach a team of Salon Managers across a small group of additional locations.
- Oversee performance.
- Train staff.
- Ensure five-star client service.
- Develop leaders.
- Strengthen culture.
- Improve performance.
- Maintain brand standards.
- Support salon operations.
- Spend time across several salons to support leaders, monitor performance, and help maintain brand standards.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Potential for recognition for great performance and team success
- Exclusive discounts on professional salon tools and products
- Ongoing leadership development and training opportunities
- Medical benefits
- Paid time off (PTO)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
