Assistant Retail Manager Part Time

Sun Tan City; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 19,286 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Scheduling

401(k) match

Employee Discounts

Professional Development

Free Tanning

Job summary

Sun Tan City in Blacksburg, VA is seeking an Assistant Salon Director to maintain a high-energy environment, drive store performance, and supervise tanning consultants to achieve company goals. You will lead by example, ensuring exceptional client service and operational excellence across daily salon activities.

This role requires strong leadership, experience in management or sales, and the ability to coach and mentor the team.

Qualifications

• College education preferred, but not required.
• Management and/or sales experience preferred, but not required.
• Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Ability to manage effectively in a fast‑paced environment, managing multiple situations simultaneously.
• Knowledge of client service techniques and operational practices.
• Problem‑solving and organizational/planning skills.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to coach and mentor while having knowledge of supervisory practices and procedures.
• Team building skills.
• Ability to prioritize and delegate.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage daily operations of the salon in a fast‑paced environment.
• Lead by example in all company operations including creating a client‑centric experience and meeting personal sales expectations.
• Maintain a professional and impeccably clean salon environment.
• Establish clear goals and objectives for team members.
• Provide coaching, training, and feedback to improve team members’ daily performance.
• Generate sales reports, maintain inventory, and assist with other salon director functions.
• Assist the salon director in controlling top‑line revenue and expenses.
• Help maintain proper staffing levels to ensure maximum productivity and excellent customer service while also controlling labor costs.
• Ability to work nights as well as Saturdays and Sundays as required to provide management coverage.
• Has reliable ability and transportation to go to the bank as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Sales experience

Coaching

Customer service

Team management

Education

College education

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Equal access to programs, services and employment is available to all persons. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should send an email to [e-mail] NOTE: This email is for accommodation requests ONLY. Any other inquiries will not receive a response.

Earn up to $19.00/hr! Base Pay: $14.00-$17.00/hr or more + performance and store bonuses = average $19.00/hr. While $19.00 an hour is not guaranteed, it reflects the average earnings of management who meet all performance and training criteria. We reward strong performance, reliability, and leadership with ongoing and monthly bonus opportunities.

Top Benefits And Perks

• Flexible Scheduling
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Employee Discounts on Products and Services
• Professional Development & Training
• Casual Dress Code & Free Company Apparel
• Free Tanning
• Free Spray Tanning
• Free Wellness Spa Services
• Exclusive Discounts at Outside Retailers

Company Overview

Sun Tan City is one of the largest family-owned tanning salon chains in the country with approximately 250 salons in 20 states. We provide products, services, and knowledge-based recommendations through trusted friendly client relationships that help our clients look good, feel good, and build confidence in themselves and who they are. Our salons are filled with enthusiastic, fun employees who are passionate about our brands. You’ll love working in a positive environment where coworkers become friends. You’ll learn valuable skills you can use throughout your career, with opportunities for advancement and leadership. We provide excellent benefits for all Full Time & Part Time Employees.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for maintaining a high-energy, positive environment, where behaviors that support client‑centric service are consistently demonstrated. The Assistant Salon Director helps drive store performance, fosters superior client service, and maintains operational excellence to meet or exceed established productivity goals. This individual will manage and supervise tanning consultants to achieve company goals and will lead by example in all company operations. The Assistant Salon Director fosters a sense of urgency to achieve objectives and holds the team accountable for delivering an exceptional client experience.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage daily operations of the salon in a fast‑paced environment.
• Lead by example in all company operations including creating a client‑centric experience and meeting personal sales expectations.
• Maintain a professional and impeccably clean salon environment.
• Establish clear goals and objectives for team members.
• Provide coaching, training, and feedback to improve team members’ daily performance.
• Generate sales reports, maintain inventory, and assist with other salon director functions.
• Assist the salon director in controlling top‑line revenue and expenses.
• Help maintain proper staffing levels to ensure maximum productivity and excellent customer service while also controlling labor costs.
• Ability to work nights as well as Saturdays and Sundays as required to provide management coverage.
• Has reliable ability and transportation to go to the bank as needed.

Experience

• College education preferred, but not required.
• Management and/or sales experience preferred, but not required.
• Basic computer skills (ability to use Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Ability to manage effectively in a fast‑paced environment, managing multiple situations simultaneously.
• Knowledge of client service techniques and operational practices.
• Problem‑solving and organizational/planning skills.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to coach and mentor while having knowledge of supervisory practices and procedures.
• Team building skills.
• Ability to prioritize and delegate.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Ability to bend at the waist to clean tanning equipment.
• Ability to lift or assist in lifting items and heavy boxes.
• Ability to bend down to pick up trash, towels, etc. from the floors.
• Ability to perform salon cleaning functions including dusting, sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, etc.
• Ability to work independently and alone during shifts as business needs require.