Area Manager

Great Clips • Kansas City, MO

36d • Hybrid

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. Area Managers lead multiple Great Clips salons, mentor stylists, and crush goals while having fun. Flex your ops skills, coach teams, and drive guest happiness—all while earning competitive pay and bonuses. Enjoy paid training, 401(k) with match, and real growth opportunities. If you’re a motivated, energetic leader who loves people, this is your gig. Apply now and help shape salons that rock! Great Clips salons give Area Managers the opportunity to lead at both the salon and organizational levels while staying closely connected to day-to-day operations.

Requirements

• Previous salon management experience or multi-unit retail management experience.
• A valid Cosmetology and/or Barber License (requirements vary by state/province).
• Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills.
• Commitment to collaboration and accountability with a focus on proactively seeking solutions to challenges.

Nice To Haves

• The desire and ability to manage a salon’s daily operations while motivating and supporting other Salon Managers.
• Flexibility to work across multiple salon locations within the surrounding area.

Responsibilities

• Directly manage one salon.
• Support and coach a team of Salon Managers across a small group of additional locations.
• Lead multiple Great Clips salons.
• Mentor stylists.
• Drive consistent performance across teams.
• Manage a salon’s daily operations.
• Motivate and support other Salon Managers.
• Identify performance gaps and implement improvement plans.
• Spend time across several salons to support leaders, monitor performance, and help maintain brand standards.
• Cut hair on a regular basis.

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
• The opportunity to develop leaders, strengthen culture, and improve performance
• The ability to make a visible, measurable impact across multiple teams
• Clear brand standards, systems, and operational support
• Innovative salon technology, including Online Check-In and the Great Clips App
• Paid training
• 401(k) with match
• Real growth opportunities
• Medical benefits (may be available at certain locations)
• 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