Hair Salon Manager

Great Clips•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

Join a locally owned Great Clips salon as a hands-on Salon Manager. The role combines leading and developing a team of stylists, managing day-to-day salon operations, and providing haircuts and other customer services according to salon needs. Managers split their time between management responsibilities and work on the salon floor; the balance varies by location. Leadership and technical training, ongoing support, clear systems, and operational resources are provided to help managers build a strong team and deliver a great customer experience. Prior salon management experience may be helpful but is not always required.

Requirements

Valid cosmetology and/or barber license; requirements vary by state or province.
Strong technical haircutting skills and ability to help others develop their skills and confidence.
Proven leadership ability or readiness to take on full salon responsibility.
Excellent communication skills and 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.
Positive attitude and enthusiasm for the work and journey.

Nice To Haves

Previous leadership experience; prior salon management experience is helpful but not always required.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, develop, motivate, and support a team of stylists.
Manage day-to-day salon operations and help the salon run effectively.
Provide haircuts and customer services according to salon needs.
Support team performance, brand delivery, and a positive customer experience.
Use salon technology, scheduling systems, metrics, and reports to support operations.
Help create a team-oriented culture where stylists support each other's success.

Benefits

Reliable hourly wage plus tips.
Flexible scheduling with dependable retail hours.
Job stability and a steady flow of customers supported by brand marketing.
Potential recognition for strong individual performance and team success.
Exclusive discounts on professional salon tools and products.
Leadership and technical training, including the LEADS development program for salon managers, and ongoing support.
Clear systems, expectations, and operational support.
Salon technology, including Online Check-In and the Great Clips App, to reduce administrative work.
Team-oriented environment.
Medical benefits and paid time off may be available at certain locations.