Licensed Salon Manager

Sports Clips

$72K — $93K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active cosmetology or barber license required
  • Preferred management experience in salon, spa, retail, or store settings
  • Strong leadership and communication skills essential
  • Excellent customer service aptitude necessary
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced salon environment
  • Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends

Responsibilities

  • Manage daily salon operations, including scheduling and inventory
  • Hire, coach, and onboard stylists to build a cohesive team
  • Oversee product ordering and merchandising for profitability
  • Champion exceptional customer service and address client concerns
  • Ensure compliance with licensing and safety regulations

Benefits

  • On-demand daily pay through Tapcheck
  • Paid time off for work-life balance
  • Instant walk-in clientele for consistent business
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time workers
  • 401(k) plan available for all employees
  • Flexible scheduling to accommodate personal needs
  • Pathways for career advancement into multi-unit leadership roles
  • Paid, ongoing industry-leading training programs
  • Supportive and fun team culture recognized nationally
  • Unique initiative allowing tip deductions to increase earnings
Full Job Description
Sport Clips Haircuts of Auburn is hiring a Store Manager to lead a high-performing
men's and boys' hair salon. This role is ideal for a licensed cosmetologist or barber who
enjoys coaching teams, managing salon operations, and delivering a consistent, high-
quality customer experience.

As Store Manager, you will oversee daily operations, support and develop stylists, and
create a positive, team-focused salon culture while running the business with
confidence and integrity.

Managers typically earn $35-45 per hour, including hourly pay, tips, and performance
bonuses.

Not Quite Ready for a Manager role? We've got you covered. We offer a
comprehensive Manager-in-Training program. Licensed stylists who are not yet ready
for a Salon Manager role can apply to our Manager-in-Training program, which provides
hands-on leadership development in scheduling, inventory, customer service, and salon
operations. Were always looking for future leaders who want to grow with us.

What a Store Manager does at Sport Clips

  • Lead with Ownership: Manage daily salon operations-scheduling, inventory, and POS-to deliver a consistent, legendary client experience.
  • Build a Winning Team: Hire, coach, and onboard stylists while fostering teamwork, accountability, and growth.
  • Run It Like a Business: Oversee product ordering, inventory, and merchandising to support profitability and brand standards.
  • Set the Service Standard: Champion exceptional customer service, resolve concerns, and maintain a clean, professional environment.
  • Operate with Integrity: Support payroll and administrative needs while ensuring full compliance with licensing, safety, and company policies.


Why work as a Store Manager at Sport Clips

  • On-demand daily pay with Tapcheck
  • Paid time off
  • Instant walk-in clientele
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees
  • 401(k) for all employees
  • Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance


  • Career growth into multi-unit and leadership roles
  • Paid, ongoing industry-leading training
  • Supportive, fun, team-oriented salon culture
  • Nationally recognized for career growth, diversity, and leadership


Store Manager requirements

  • Active cosmetology license or barber license
  • Management experience preferred, including salon, spa, retail, or store management
  • Strong leadership, communication, and customer service skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced salon environment
  • Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends


Apply today to join Sport Clips Haircuts of Auburn and grow your salon management
career with us.

Your Tips Matter - Now, thanks to an industry-wide effort championed by Sport Clips, you can deduct up to $25,000 of your tips, keeping more of what you earn. We're proud to support initiatives that put more money back in your pocket.

Note: The IRS still needs to provide implementation guidance. Tip income must still be reported.

Location Information:
1034 Outlet Collection Way
Auburn, WA 98001

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