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.

Motivate and train a team of stylists and leaders at our award winning salons! As an Area Manager, you will hire and train new employees for open positions in your 2-3 assigned salons. Lead your teams to success by staying organized, delivering our steps to customer care and refining operations while working some hours behind the chair. Earn up to $88K yearly. Qualify for multiple benefits such as PTO, paid training, medical-dental-vision insurance and more. We are a growing locally owned franchise with advancement opportunities and another location opening soon in Georgetown.
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 #: 2025-39608