Area Manager, Licensed Cosmetologist

SmartStyle Salons; Texarkana (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid time Off

401K Plan

Live and online Education

Job summary

SmartStyle Salons is seeking an Area Manager to oversee a portfolio of hair salons. You will recruit, train, and manage salon managers and stylists, ensuring operational efficiency and consistency across locations. A cosmetology license is required and daily travel to sites is expected.

You will drive customer service standards, monitor budgets, and coordinate marketing efforts while coordinating with regional leaders to maintain regulatory compliance and safety.

Qualifications

• Active cosmetology or barber license is required.
• Must be comfortable with travel on a daily basis.
• Experience leading multi-salon teams and coordinating regional operations.

Responsibilities

• Recruiting and training of salon managers.
• Ensure operational efficiency across salons.
• Maintain consistent marketing across locations.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
• Uphold safety and cleanliness standards in all salons.
• Manage regional budget and monitor salon finances.
• Address operational issues and liaise with headquarters.
• Ensure consistent customer service levels across salons.
• Provide recommendations to senior management.
• Troubleshoot computer systems and support teams as needed.
• Support and grow salon teams through ongoing coaching.

Skills

Leadership

Recruiting

Training

Budgeting

Operations

Safety compliance

Communication

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