Area Manager

Socket.dev; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 28,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO (paid time off)

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Discounts on salon products/tools

Job summary

Great Clips is seeking an Area Manager to lead a single salon while supporting several nearby locations. You will coach Salon Managers, uphold brand standards, and drive performance across teams. This role blends hands-on operations with multi-site leadership to foster growth and consistency.

The position emphasizes leadership, coaching, and the ability to manage multiple salons within the surrounding area, with opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead one salon while also supporting and coaching Salon Managers across additional locations.
• Develop managers and maintain brand standards across locations.
• Drive performance and create an environment where stylists can grow.
• Collaborate with General Manager or franchisee to ensure operational consistency.

Skills

Salon management

Multi-unit leadership

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Performance improvement

Education

Cosmetology or Barber License

Tools

Online Check-In app

Great Clips App

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.

Ready to Lead, Inspire & Grow with Great Clips!  Join our De Vargas Center Mall Great Clips salon as an Area Manager! Lead and support salon teams, help improve performance, and create an environment where stylists can grow. Enjoy $20–$40 per hour on average, flexibility, and continued career growth. Full‑time team members also receive PTO, sick leave, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.

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.