Area Manager, Licensed Cosmetologist

SmartStyle Salons; Livingston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid time Off

401K Plan

Live and online Education

Job summary

SmartStyle Salons in Texas is seeking an Area Manager to oversee multiple hair-salon locations. The role includes hiring, training, and when necessary firing salon managers and stylists, requiring decisive leadership and strong people skills.

A cosmetology license is required, and the candidate must be willing to travel daily to supervise salons effectively and ensure brand standards are met across all locations.

Qualifications

• Cosmetology or barber license is required.
• Experience leading salons or salon teams is preferred.
• Willingness to travel daily and manage regional operations.

Responsibilities

• Recruiting and training of salon managers.
• Ensuring operational efficiency in each salon.
• Ensuring marketing consistency across salons.
• Ensuring salons adhere to company and industry regulations.
• Maintaining safety and cleanliness standards.
• Managing a regional budget and operating within it.
• Addressing operational problems that arise.
• Liaising between regional branches and headquarters.
• Ensuring customer service levels are consistent.
• Making recommendations to senior management.
• Comfort with computers and willingness to troubleshoot.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Recruiting

Training

Budget management

Travel availability

Computer literacy

Education

Cosmetology or Barber license

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Job Description For Area Manager

We are looking for a results-oriented candidate with excellent interpersonal skills for the position of Area Manager over hair salons. Area Manager will oversee the hiring, training, and firing of salon managers and/or stylists requiring bold decision‑making and leadership skills. A cosmetology license is required. Must be willing to travel on a daily basis.

An active Cosmetology or Barber License is required for this position

Other Area Manager responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Recruiting and training of salon managers.
• Ensuring operational efficiency in each salon.
• Ensuring that marketing efforts are consistent across each salon.
• Ensuring that the salons under their supervision adhere to company and industry regulations.
• Ensuring that all salons meet safety and cleanliness standards.
• Managing a regional budget and ensuring that each salon operates within the budget.
• Addressing operational problems that arise.
• Liaising between regional branches and company headquarters.
• Ensuring that customer service levels are consistent across salons.
• Making recommendations to senior management.
• Must be comfortable with computers and be willing to troubleshoot when necessary.
• Must be motivated to learn and grow salon teams.
• Must be able to attend weekly calls and collaborate with peers and Regional Director.

What Benefits We Are Offering

• Health Insurance
• Paid time Off
• 401K Plan
• Live and online Education