Retail Manager in Training Full Time in Bellevue TN

Equal access to programs, services and employment is available to all persons. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should email Accommodation@glowbrands.com. NOTE: This email is for accommodation requests ONLY.

Company Overview

Sun Tan City is one of the largest family‑owned tanning salon chains in the country with approximately 250 salons in 20 states. It is the cornerstone of the Glow Brands family, which includes Sun Tan City, Planet Fitness, and Buff City Soap, and is headquartered in Louisville & Elizabethtown, Kentucky. The company employs over 2,200 individuals. We provide products, services, and knowledge‑based recommendations through trusted friendly client relationships that help our clients look good, feel good, and build confidence in themselves. Glow Brands are filled with enthusiastic, fun employees who are passionate about our brands. You’ll love working in a positive environment where coworkers become friends, learn valuable skills you can use throughout your career, and have opportunities for advancement and leadership. We provide excellent benefits for all full‑time and part‑time employees.

Job Summary

The Salon Director in Training helps drive store performance, fosters superior client service, and maintains operational excellence to meet or exceed established productivity goals. This individual manages and supervises Tanning Consultants to achieve company goals and leads by example in all company operations. The role fosters a sense of urgency to achieve objectives and holds the team accountable for delivering an exceptional client experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage daily operations of the salon in a fast‑paced environment.
• Lead by example in all company operations, creating a client‑centric experience and meeting personal sales expectations.
• Maintain a professional and impeccably clean salon environment.
• Establish clear goals and objectives for team members.
• Provide coaching, training, and feedback to improve team members’ daily performance.
• Generate sales reports, maintain inventory, and assist with other Salon Director functions.
• Assist the Salon Director in controlling top‑line revenue and expenses.
• Help maintain proper staffing levels to ensure maximum productivity and excellent customer service while controlling labor costs.
• Experience in management and/or sales required; beauty‑industry or customer‑service experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to manage effectively in a fast‑paced environment, handling multiple situations simultaneously.
• Knowledge of client‑service techniques and operational practices.
• Problem‑solving and organizational/planning skills.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach and mentor.
• Team‑building skills.
• Ability to prioritize and delegate.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Ability to bend at the waist to clean tanning equipment.
• Ability to lift or assist in lifting items and heavy boxes.
• Ability to bend down to pick up trash, towels, etc., from the floor.
• Ability to perform salon cleaning functions including dusting, sweeping, mopping, and scrubbing.

Benefits

• Health insurance options (medical, dental, vision)
• Life insurance & disability coverage options
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Flexible scheduling
• 401(k) with company match
• Daily pay options
• Employee discounts on products and services
• Professional development & training
• Casual dress code & free company apparel
• Free tanning
• Free spray tanning
• Free wellness spa services
• Employee wellness programs with a yearly $125 reimbursement option
• Exclusive discounts at outside retailers

Pay

Base pay starts at $17.00 /hr or more, with performance and store bonuses that can bring average earnings up to $21.00 /hr.

Schedule

• Ability to work nights and weekends.
• 5‑day workweek, approximately 35–45 hours per week, depending on hourly or salary status.