Assistant Salon Leader - Edgewood

SmartStyle; Edgewood (NM); On-site; USD 14,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Time

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with match

Job summary

SmartStyle Hair Salon inside Walmart in Edgewood, NM is hiring an Assistant Salon Leader. This full-time position blends working stylist duties with leadership responsibilities, including covering shifts when the Salon Leader is away and managing scheduling and standards.

The role requires a NM cosmetology or barber license, at least 2 years of full-time salon experience, and availability for evenings and weekends. Compensation includes a guaranteed base rate plus commission and tips.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of full-time salon experience.
• Must have leadership or coaching ability.
• Cosmetology or barber license valid in New Mexico.

Responsibilities

• Provide cuts, color, and other services as a working stylist.
• Lead the salon when the Salon Leader is out.
• Open and close the salon, including the point-of-sale system.
• Help train and coach stylists.
• Support the Salon Leader with scheduling, inventory, and salon standards.

Skills

2+ years salon experience

Leadership

Training/coaching

Education

Cosmetology or Barber license (NM)

Job description

TITLE: Assistant Salon Leader

Pay: $12.50/hour guaranteed, or commission if higher, plus tips

Location: SmartStyle Hair Salon, 66 State Rd 344, Edgewood, NM 87015 (inside Walmart)

Schedule: Full-time. Evenings and weekends required.

Ready to lead? Grow your career with us.

As Assistant Salon Leader, you're a working stylist and the Salon Leader's right hand. You keep the salon running smoothly, help your team grow, and make sure every guest has a great experience.

How you get paid

• Commission from day one, plus tips, on our leadership commission plan (higher than the stylist plan)
• Guaranteed $12.50/hour if your commission comes in lower

What you'll do

• Provide cuts, color, and other services as a working stylist
• Lead the salon when the Salon Leader is out
• Open and close the salon, including the point-of-sale system
• Help train and coach stylists
• Support the Salon Leader with scheduling, inventory, and salon standards

What you need

• A current New Mexico cosmetology or barber license
• 2+ years of full-time salon experience
• Availability for evenings and weekends

Physical requirements

• Good close and color vision to assess hair
• Standing, bending, reaching, and repetitive movements; occasionally lifting 10 to 25 lbs
• Comfortable working around hair chemicals and fragrances

Benefits

• Paid Time Off and Paid Sick Time
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance for full-time employees (32+ hours/week)
• Company-paid life insurance for full-time employees
• 401(k) with a 4% match after one year
• Ongoing education and career growth

About us

ARCCO Enterprises is a locally owned franchise operating SmartStyle and Cost Cutters salons across Nevada, Arizona, and New Mexico.

INDEED PAY TYPE: base + commission