General Manager in Training

Sun Tan City

Wilmington (NC)

On-site

USD 40,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages based on experience
Flexible scheduling
Employee discount on products & 
&
401(k)
Health insurance
Paid time off
Training & development
Vision insurance

Job summary

Sun Tan City is seeking a Salon Director in Wilmington, NC to lead a team and deliver the Sun Tan City Experience for clients. You will supervise staffing, training, scheduling, and ensure client satisfaction while maintaining salon cleanliness and safety.

This role requires strong leadership and management experience in a fast-paced environment, with a focus on sales and client service. College education is preferred but not required; advancement opportunities exist.

Qualifications

  • College education preferred, but not required.
  • Management and/or Sales experience required.
  • Basic Computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • Ability to manage in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong knowledge of client service techniques and operations.
  • Strong problem-solving and organizational/planning skills.
  • Strong leadership, with coaching and supervisory abilities.
  • Team building skills and delegation ability.

Responsibilities

  • Developing and coaching employees to provide amazing client experiences.
  • Following up swiftly on client concerns and issues.
  • Consistently sets a positive example and demonstrates a calm demeanor during periods of high volume.
  • Displays a client comes first attitude by holding team members accountable for quality client service.
  • Drives company metrics by developing action plans. Directly motivates and instructs the salon team by implementing company programs.
  • Manages with integrity and honesty and promotes the culture, values, and mission of Sun Tan City.
  • Plans, identifies, communicates, and delegates responsibilities to team members to ensure smooth flow of operations.
  • Directly responsible for the cleanliness, maintenance, sanitation, and organization of the salon.
  • Manages salon staffing levels to ensure employee development and maintain salon operational requirements.
  • Adherence to wage and hour laws for non-exempt staff and minors.
  • Uses operational tools to plan for and achieve operational excellence (labor guidelines, reports, cash management, inventory).
  • Utilizes financial reports to address trends and issues in salon performance.
  • Regularly conducts performance assessments, providing feedback and setting goals to improve sales.
  • Manage ongoing sales.
  • The Salon Director is required to work a 5-day, 40-hour workweek (minimum).
  • Work a varying number of mid and/or closing shifts as needed.

Skills

Management
Sales
Leadership
Coaching
Team building
Customer service
Multitasking

Education

College education (preferred)

Tools

Word
Excel
Outlook

Job description

Benefits
  • Competitive Wages based on experience and abilities
  • Flexible Scheduling.
  • Employee discount on products & services.
Benefits
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Employee discounts
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
  • Vision insurance
Benefits
  • Employment growth opportunities
  • Competitive Wages based on experience and abilities
  • Flexible Scheduling.
  • Competitive bonus plan.
  • Employee discount on products & services.
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. It’s the cornerstone of the Glow Brands family which includes Sun Tan City, Planet Fitness, and Buff City Soap, and is headquartered in Louisville & Elizabethtown Kentucky. The company manages over 350 locations and employs over 2200 individuals.

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.

Glow Brands 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 contributes to Sun Tan City’s success by leading a team to create and maintain the Sun Tan City Experience for our clients. The Salon Director is required to regularly exercise discretion in managing the overall operation of the salon. The majority of your time is spent supervising and directing the workforce, making staffing decisions (i.e., hiring, training, evaluating, disciplining, discharging, staffing and scheduling), ensuring client satisfaction and quality of client experience, monitoring and motivating staff to achieve performance goals, handling minor maintenance issues, ensuring the cleanliness of your salon, and managing safety and security within the salon. The Salon Director is responsible for modeling and acting in accordance with Sun Tan City principles in order to deliver an exceptional client experience.

Tasks & Responsibilities
  • Developing and coaching employees to provide amazing client experiences.
  • Following up swiftly on client concerns and issues.
  • Consistently sets a positive example and demonstrates a calm demeanor during periods of high volume.
  • Displays a client comes first attitude by holding team members accountable for quality client service.
  • Drives company metrics by developing action plans. Directly motivates and instructs the salon team by implementing company programs.
  • Manages with integrity and honesty and promotes the culture, values, and mission of Sun Tan City.
  • Plans, Identifies, communicates, and delegates responsibilities to team members to ensure smooth flow of operations.
  • Directly responsible for the cleanliness, maintenance, sanitation, and organization of the salon.
  • Manages salon staffing levels to ensure employee development and maintain salon operational requirements.
  • Adherence to applicable wage and hour laws for non-exempt team members and minors.
  • Uses all operational tools to plan for and achieve operational excellence in the salon. Tools include labor guidelines, reports, cash management and inventory management.
  • Utilizes financial reports to identify and address trends and issues in salon performance.
  • Regularly conducts performance assessments, providing feedback and setting challenging goals to improve sales performance.
  • Manage ongoing sales.
  • The Salon Director is required to work a 5-day workweek of 40 hours per week. (minimum)
  • The Salon Director is required to work a varying number of mid and/or closing shifts each week as determined by their supervisors based on business trends and staffing needs.
Experience
  • College education preferred, but not required.
  • Management and/or Sales experience required.
  • Basic Computer skills (ability to use Word, Excel, and Outlook)
  • Ability to manage effectively in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple situations simultaneously.
  • Strong knowledge of client service techniques and operational practices.
  • Strong problem-solving and organizational/planning skills.
  • Strong leaderships 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.
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