Hair Salon Manager

Great Clips•Wendell, NC

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About The Position

Join Premier Clips LLC’s locally owned Great Clips salon team as a Salon Manager. This hands-on leadership role combines managing day-to-day salon operations with providing haircuts, with the balance between administrative and floor time based on salon needs. The manager coaches, develops, and motivates stylists, builds a strong team culture, and helps deliver a positive customer experience in a fast-paced, high-volume salon. Leadership and technical training, operational support, salon systems, and technology are provided to support the role. Compensation is $25–$40 per hour plus daily tips. The posting also lists flexible schedules, paid vacation and holidays, Aflac, and a SIMPLE IRA retirement plan. Medical benefits and paid time off may be available at certain locations.

Requirements

Valid cosmetology and/or barber license; requirements vary by state or province.
Strong technical haircutting skills and the ability to help others develop their skills and confidence.
Proven leadership ability or readiness to take on full salon responsibility.
Excellent communication skills and a desire to motivate, develop, and support a team.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage day-to-day salon operations.
Comfort with technology and salon tools, including scheduling systems, metrics, and reports.
Goal-oriented mindset focused on team performance and customer experience.
Adaptability and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Nice To Haves

Previous leadership experience is helpful but not always required.
Experience as an Assistant Manager or stylist ready to take on full leadership responsibility.

Responsibilities

Lead the salon team and manage day-to-day salon operations.
Coach, develop, and motivate stylists, supporting their technical skills and confidence.
Deliver haircuts and other customer services as salon needs require.
Help the team achieve performance goals and provide a strong customer experience.
Use salon technology, scheduling systems, metrics, and reports to support operations.
Build and maintain a collaborative team culture.

Benefits

Hourly wage of $25–$40 plus daily tips.
Flexible scheduling and dependable retail hours.
Paid vacation and holidays.
Aflac.
SIMPLE IRA retirement plan.
Medical benefits and paid time off may be available at certain locations.
Potential recognition for strong performance and team success.
Discounts on professional salon tools and products.
Leadership and technical training with ongoing support.
Job stability and a steady flow of customers supported by Great Clips marketing.
Operational systems and support, including salon technology such as Online Check-In and the Great Clips App.