Area Manager

Great Clips; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 51,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid training

Medical-dental-vision coverage

Job summary

Great Clips is seeking an Area Manager to lead a single salon while coaching a small group of additional locations. You will recruit and develop talent, maintain brand standards, and drive performance across teams.

This role blends chair time with multi‑site leadership, with opportunities to advance within a growing, locally owned franchise. You’ll stay organized, elevate the guest experience, and oversee operations while supporting nearby Salon Managers to ensure consistent results across

Qualifications

• Previous salon management experience or multi‑unit retail management experience.
• Cosmetology or barber license required (state variations).
• Ability to manage daily operations while motivating and supporting other Salon Managers.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage one salon directly and oversee 2–3 additional locations.
• Recruit and coach new hires across locations.
• Develop and maintain brand standards and guest experience.
• Coach, develop, and support Salon Managers for performance across locations.
• Balance hands‑on salon work with leadership duties.

Skills

Salon management

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Multi-unit leadership

Education

Cosmetology or Barber License

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.

Lead, encourage, and develop a team of skilled stylists—without working every weekend! As an Area Manager, you’ll recruit and coach new hires, oversee 2–3 salons, and guide your teams toward success. You’ll stay organized, elevate the guest experience, strengthen operations and performance, and divide your time between working behind the chair and supporting each location. Earn up to $85K annually and enjoy solid benefits like PTO, paid training, and medical‑dental‑vision coverage. We’re a growing, locally owned franchise with genuine opportunities to advance.

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.

Job Ref #: 2025-54615