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.
Lead, encourage, and develop a team of skilled stylists! As an Area Manager, you'll recruit and coach new hires, oversee 2-3 salons, and guide your teams toward success. Stay organized, elevate the guest experience, strengthen operations and performance, and divide your time between working behind the chair and supporting each location. Earn up to $85K annually plus PTO, paid training, and medical-dental-vision coverage. We're a rapidly growing, locally owned franchise with real opportunities to advance, make an impact, and have fun doing it!
What you bring to the team To succeed as an Area Manager in a Great Clips salon organization, you'll need:
- 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
FAQ- Q: Will I be managing a salon directly in this role?
A: Yes. In this role, you'll manage one salon while also supporting and coaching Salon Managers across additional locations. - Q: Is a cosmetology or barber license required?
A: Yes, a license is required for Area Managers to best support salon staff. - Q: How many Salon Managers will I typically support?
A: The specific number varies by organization and typically includes a small group of nearby salons. - Q: Will I cut hair as an Area Manager?
A: While cutting hair is typically not the main responsibility of an Area Manager, it is likely that you will cut hair on a regular basis. - Q: Does this position involve working in multiple salon locations?
A: Yes. Area Managers spend time across several salons to support leaders, monitor performance, and help maintain brand standards. - Q: Who does the Area Manager report to?
A: Area Managers report directly to a General Manager (GM) or franchisee.
All Great Clips® salons are independently owned and operated by third-party franchisees. Franchisees, not Great Clips, Inc., are responsible for all hiring and personnel matters at their individual salons.
Job Ref #: 2025-52432
