Area Manager

Great Clips; South Point (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Discounts on tools

Career development

Flexible schedules

Employee discounts

Medical/Dental/PTO may be available

Job summary

Great Clips is seeking an Area Manager to oversee our locally owned salons. This leadership role combines hands-on salon management with multi-location oversight to drive performance and ensure exceptional customer experiences.

You'll develop salon managers, strengthen brand standards, and coach teams across locations. The ideal candidate has salon or multi-unit retail leadership experience, with a focus on coaching, accountability, and results.

Qualifications

• Previous salon management or multi-unit retail leadership experience.
• Valid Cosmetology or Barber license (state dependent).
• Ability to manage daily operations while coaching others.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills.
• Flexibility to work across multiple salon locations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee one salon and support a small group of nearby locations.
• Develop salon managers to improve sales and customer experience.
• Ensure brand standards and operational excellence across locations.
• Collaborate with General Manager/franchisees to align goals.
• Monitor performance and drive results across locations.

Skills

Salon management

Multi-unit leadership

Coaching

Staff development

Leadership

Communication

Education

Cosmetology license

Barber license

Job description

You've got passion. Make it work for you.

Tri State Crossings 208 Private Drive 288 South Point, Ohio

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.

We are hiring an Area Manager to oversee our locally owned Great Clips salons. This leadership role is responsible for driving performance, developing salon managers, supporting team culture, and ensuring operational excellence across multiple locations. The ideal candidate is organized, results-driven, and passionate about coaching others to grow. You will work closely with salon managers to improve sales, control labor, maintain brand standards, and create an outstanding customer experience.

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.

We are hiring an Area Manager to oversee our locally owned Great Clips salons. This leadership role is responsible for driving performance, developing salon managers, supporting team culture, and ensuring operational excellence across multiple locations. The ideal candidate is organized, results-driven, and passionate about coaching others to grow. You will work closely with salon managers to improve sales, control labor, maintain brand standards, and create an outstanding customer experience.

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.

“Great Clips® salons offer the training, and the customers are already there. It’s a guaranteed way to start making money right away.”

You’ve got talent. Make it work for you.

As a Great Clips® salon stylist, you'll be part of a team that feels like family. And with a built‑in customer base, you'll start helping others on day one. So, if connecting with people is your thing, it's time to connect with a Great Clips® salon.

SALON CAREERS - WHAT TO EXPECT

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation Structures
• Get paid to do what you love
• Immediate Customer Base
• Start cutting hair sooner
• Ongoing Development
• Learn the latest trends and advanced skills
• Schedule Flexibility
• Schedules to fit your lifestyle*
• Recognition
• Be rewarded for a job well done*
• Career Advancement
• Opportunities abound*
• Discounts
• Product and tool discounts*
• Medical, Dental, and PTO may be available*

*Each Great Clips® salon is independently owned and operated by local salon owners – compensation, incentives and benefits may vary by location.