Salon Manager

About the Role

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. Saunders Clips, a Great Clips franchise with 21 salons across WNC & Upstate SC, is looking for energetic leaders with salon experience.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead your team to grow salon success
• Create a fun, supportive vibe every day
• Manage day-to-day salon operations
• Coach, develop, and motivate a team of stylists
• Deliver haircuts and provide services to customers as needed

Requirements

• Valid Cosmetology and/or Barber License (requirements vary by state/province)
• Strong technical haircutting skills
• Proven leadership ability or readiness to take on full salon responsibility
• Excellent communication skills
• Comfort with technology and salon tools (scheduling systems, metrics, and reports)
• Goal-oriented mindset with a focus on team performance and customer experience
• Adaptability and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

Qualifications

• Previous leadership experience is helpful but not always required
• Many Salon Managers are promoted from within after showing strong leadership skills

Skills

• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to help others grow their skills and confidence
• Desire to motivate, develop, and support a team

Benefits

• Health and dental insurance
• Matching 401K
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Monthly bonuses
• Mentorship from experienced leaders
• Exclusive discounts on professional salon tools and products
• Leadership and technical training

Pay

Competitive pay ranging from $25–$40/hour, plus tips.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Great, reliable hourly wage plus tips
• Flexible scheduling with dependable retail hours
• Job stability and a steady flow of customers
• Potential for recognition for great performance and team success
• Innovative salon technology to streamline operations
• Team environment where stylists help each other succeed
• Consistent income without upselling pressure or commission stress

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.