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Skills: Haircutting, Leadership, Customer service, Team management, Communication
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Job Description Join a locally owned Great Clips® salon team and enjoy a rewarding career doing what you love! Whether you’re an experienced stylist or a recent graduate, we're excited to meet you. Turn your passion into…
Skills: Haircutting, Customer Service, Technical Coaching, Teamwork, Communication
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Job Description Join a locally owned Great Clips® salon team and enjoy a rewarding career doing what you love! Whether you’re an experienced stylist or a recent graduate, we're excited to meet you. Turn your passion into…
Job Description Join your locally owned Great Clips® salon team and take the next step in your career. If you’re a licensed stylist who enjoys supporting others, staying organized, and helping a team succeed, this could …
Skills: Haircutting, Customer service, Team leadership, Communication, Organization
Job Description Join your locally owned Great Clips® salon team and enjoy the freedom to do what you love in a supportive, welcoming environment. Whether you’re an experienced stylist, a recent graduate, or someone looki…
Job Description Join your locally owned Great Clips® salon team and enjoy the freedom to do what you love in a supportive, welcoming environment. Whether you’re an experienced stylist, a recent graduate, or someone looki…
Job Description Join a locally owned Great Clips® salon team and enjoy a rewarding career doing what you love! Whether you’re an experienced stylist or a recent graduate, we're excited to meet you. We're hiring stylists …
Skills: Haircutting, Customer service, Technical coaching, Teamwork, Communication
Job Description Join your locally owned Great Clips® salon team and take the next step in your career. If you’re a licensed stylist who enjoys supporting others, staying organized, and helping a team succeed, this could …
Skills: Haircutting, Leadership, Customer service, Team management, Communication
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Skills: Haircutting, Customer service, Technical coaching, Teamwork, Communication
Job Description Join a locally owned Great Clips® salon team and enjoy a rewarding career doing what you love! Whether you’re an experienced stylist or a recent graduate, we're excited to meet you. Take your career to th…
Skills: Haircutting, Customer service, Technical coaching, Teamwork, Communication
Job Description Join your locally owned Great Clips® salon team and enjoy the freedom to do what you love in a supportive, welcoming environment. Whether you’re an experienced stylist, a recent graduate, or someone looki…
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Full-time
professional certificate
Competitive compensation, Professional salon tool discounts, Product discounts, Leadership development, Training opportunities, Medical benefits
Posted 12d ago
Apply by Oct 26
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Area Manager oversees daily operations at one primary salon while providing coaching and support to managers at multiple additional locations. This role balances hands-on hair cutting with administrative leadership to ensure brand standards and consistent performance across the team.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a valid Cosmetology or Barber license and have previous experience in salon or multi-unit retail management. Strong leadership, communication, and coaching skills are required to effectively manage teams and drive performance.
Full job description
Job Description
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.
HYBRID ROLE - Hair Cutting + Admin If you’re a licensed cosmetologist with great haircutting skills and proven leadership experience, join us as our Area Manager and guide a talented team while making waves in the industry. Play a key role in boosting our salon’s reputation and building a fun, creative, and collaborative atmosphere. Take the next step in your career—apply now!
Why you’ll love it here
Great Clips salons give Area Managers the opportunity to lead at both the salon and organizational levels while staying closely connected to day-to-day operations:
Competitive compensation
Potential for recognition for great performance and team success
Exclusive discounts on professional salon tools and products
Ongoing leadership development and training opportunities
The opportunity to develop leaders, strengthen culture, and improve performance
The ability to make a visible, measurable impact across multiple teams
Clear brand standards, systems, and operational support
Innovative salon technology, including Online Check-In and the Great Clips App
Employee offerings like medical benefits and paid time off (PTO) may be available at certain locations.
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
Who we are
As the world's largest salon brand, with over 4,400 locally owned and operated salons across the U.S. and Canada, Great Clips combines strong brand recognition, marketing, and support with a close-knit, team-oriented culture. We're passionate about cutting hair and providing great value for the whole family. Talented teams of skilled professionals, along with convenient hours and a great haircut experience, set us apart in our communities.
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.
Established in Minneapolis in 1982, Great Clips has grown to be the world's largest and fastest growing salon brand. There are more than 4,400 salons throughout the United States and Canada -- all of them owned by franchisees. Visit us at www.greatclips.com
Employment Information for Corporate Employees:
- Competitive medical, dental, flexible spending and disability benefits
- Flexible work options like compressed work weeks, and telecommuting
- Award-winning wellness programs and tuition assistance
- View corporate opportunities at: https://jobs.greatclips.com/corporate
Stylists/Salon Managers can find employment information at: https://jobs.greatclips.com
For more information on Great Clips franchises, visit www.GreatClipsFranchise.com
Offices: 4400 W. 78th St., Suite 700, Minneapolis, MN 55435, US
Established in Minneapolis in 1982, Great Clips has grown to be the world's largest and fastest growing salon brand. There are more than 4,400 salons throughout the United States and Canada -- all of them owned by franchisees. Visit us at www.greatclips.com
Employment Information for Corporate Employees:
- Competitive medical, dental, flexible spending and disability benefits
- Flexible work options like compressed work weeks, and telecommuting
- Award-winning wellness programs and tuition assistance
- View corporate opportunities at: https://jobs.greatclips.com/corporate
Stylists/Salon Managers can find employment information at: https://jobs.greatclips.com
For more information on Great Clips franchises, visit www.GreatClipsFranchise.com
Offices: 4400 W. 78th St., Suite 700, Minneapolis, MN 55435, US