Salon Manager Ashburn, Virginia

Great Clips, Inc.

$72K — $93K *
Hospitality & Recreation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Valid Cosmetology and/or Barber License (varies by state/province)
  • Strong haircutting skills and ability to mentor others
  • Proven leadership skills or readiness for full responsibility
  • Excellent communication and team motivation abilities
  • Strong organizational skills for managing operations
  • Familiarity with technology and salon systems
  • Goal-oriented with a focus on performance and customer experience
  • Adaptability in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

  • Lead the salon team and manage daily operations
  • Deliver haircuts and customer service as needed
  • Coach and develop team members' skills
  • Motivate staff to achieve performance goals
  • Maintain a welcoming and positive salon environment
  • Utilize salon technology for scheduling and performance metrics
  • Foster customer satisfaction and loyalty

Benefits

  • $1200 sign-up bonus for management positions
  • Weekly salaries and flexible management roles
  • Estimated $35-$45 hourly wage including all incentives
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 15% retail bonuses and 6th working day bonus
  • Professional development assistance
  • Opportunities for career advancement
Full Job Description
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.

$1200 Sign-up bonus for Manager/ Assistant Manager positions
Weekly Salaries !!
Estimated $35-$45 Hourly wages(including Base Wage, Incentives, retail bonuses, & tips) for Full Time Flexible Management positions
Overtime (x1.5 Salary)
A steady flow of customers - no current clientele required
Paid Time Off(PTO)
15% Retails bonus
6th working day bonus
Professional Development Assistance
Opportunities for Career Advancement
Why you'll love it here
Great Clips salons give Salon Managers the opportunity to do what you love, along with the support, structure, and resources to lead confidently and build a strong team culture:
  • 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 - no self-marketing to find clients, booth rent or hidden fees, and no appointments required
  • Potential for recognition for great performance and team success
  • Exclusive discounts on professional salon tools and products
  • Leadership and technical training to help you grow your skills, the team, and the salon
  • The opportunity to coach, develop, and motivate a team of stylists
  • Clear systems, expectations, and operational support
  • Innovative salon technology - like Online Check-In and the Great Clips App - that helps take care of the busy work so you can focus on what you love most: delivering great haircuts
  • 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

Employee offerings like medical benefits and paid time off (PTO) may be available at certain locations.
What you bring to the team
To join a Great Clips salon team as a Salon Manager, you'll need:
  • 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
FAQ
  • Q: Is this a hands-on leadership role?
    A: Yes. Salon Managers lead the team, manage salon operations, and deliver haircuts, depending on salon needs.
  • Q: Do I need prior salon management experience?
    A: Previous leadership experience is helpful but not always required. Many Salon Managers are promoted from within after showing strong leadership skills.
  • Q: Do Salon Managers cut hair?
    A: Yes. Salon Managers split their time between salon management responsibilities and providing services to customers. The balance between administrative time and floor time varies by location and reflects the specific needs of the salon.
  • Q: What training is provided for Salon Managers?
    A: Salon Managers receive leadership and technical training, along with ongoing support to help them confidently lead their teams. The LEADS development program for salon managers provides training in the skills needed to guide salon teams in brand delivery and achieve GREAT results.

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 #: 2025-59039

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