Salon Manager

Great Clips•Portsmouth, NH

61d•Onsite

About The Position

Join your locally owned Great Clips® salon team and step into a leadership role where you can make a real impact. If you’re a licensed stylist who enjoys coaching others, building strong teams, and helping a salon run at its best, this could be the next step in your career. Whether you’re currently an Assistant Manager or an experienced stylist ready to take on full leadership responsibility, we’d love to connect with you. Join a thriving, family-owned company with 7 Great Clips salons across New Hampshire and one of the largest, most established salon groups in the region. With a loyal and growing customer base, we're looking for talented leaders to help drive our continued success.

Requirements

A valid Cosmetology and/or Barber License (requirements vary by state/province)
Strong technical haircutting skills and the ability to help others grow their skills and confidence
Proven leadership ability or readiness to take on full salon responsibility
Excellent communication skills and the desire to motivate, develop, and support a team
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage day-to-day salon operations
Comfort with technology and salon tools (scheduling systems, metrics, and reports)
A goal-oriented mindset with a focus 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.

Responsibilities

Lead the team, manage salon operations, and deliver haircuts, depending on salon needs.
Coach, develop, and motivate a team of stylists.
Manage day-to-day salon operations.
Provide services to customers.
Guide salon teams in brand delivery and achieve GREAT results.

Benefits

Competitive Pay: Earn $40–$60+ per hour through a combination of base pay, commissions, and enhanced incentives.
401(k) with company match
Paid vacation and holidays
Monthly bonuses
Stipends
Great, reliable hourly wage plus tips
Flexible scheduling with dependable retail hours
Job stability and a steady flow of customers driven by the marketing of the largest hair salon brand in the world
Exclusive discounts on professional salon tools and products
Leadership and technical training to help you grow your skills, the team, and the salon
Clear systems, expectations, and operational support
Innovative salon technology — like Online Check-In and the Great Clips App
A team environment where stylists help each other succeed
Consistent income you can count on — without upselling pressure, commission stress, or competition for walk-ins
Medical benefits and paid time off (PTO) may be available at certain locations.