Licensed Salon Manager

Sport Clips, Inc.; Lebanon (OH); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Annual bonuses

Paid time off

Insurance options

Tuition reimbursement

Free parking

Job summary

Sport Clips Haircuts in South Lebanon, OH is seeking a licensed cosmetologist with leadership potential to join our management team. This full-time role leads a busy salon, develops a talented team, and advances a management career with support from a local franchise group.

You will supervise daily operations, coach stylists to reach goals, and assist with recruiting, onboarding, and training. Expect competitive compensation and ongoing leadership development.

Qualifications

• Active Ohio cosmetology license required.
• Previous leadership or management experience preferred, but not required for Manager-in-Training.
• Strong communication, coaching, and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily salon operations and create a positive, accountable team culture.
• Coach, develop, and motivate stylists to reach their goals.
• Support recruiting, onboarding, training, and team retention.
• Manage scheduling, inventory, product ordering, and salon organization.
• Maintain high standards for client service, cleanliness, and brand execution.
• Resolve client and team member concerns professionally.
• Help drive salon performance through strong leadership and consistent follow-through.
• Ensure compliance with licensing, safety, and company policies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coaching

Customer service

Accountability

Education

Ohio Cosmetology License

Job description

Salon Manager - Licensed Cosmetologist

Sport Clips Haircuts in South Lebanon, OH is seeking a licensed cosmetologist with leadership potential to join our management team.

This is an opportunity to lead a busy salon, develop a talented team, and grow your management career with the support of an established local franchise group. We operate five busy Sport Clips salons in the area, each with a fun, supportive, and team-focused environment.

Management Compensation

• Our Salon Managers earn at least $65,000 in total annual compensation, including hourly pay, tips, commissions, and performance bonuses

• $1,000 full-time management sign-on bonus

• Anniversary bonus program

• Raises based on position and performance

• Additional contests, rewards, and incentive pay

• $250 referral bonus following a successful hire

What You'll Do

• Lead daily salon operations and create a positive, accountable team culture

• Coach, develop, and motivate stylists to reach their goals

• Support recruiting, onboarding, training, and team retention

• Manage scheduling, inventory, product ordering, and salon organization

• Maintain high standards for client service, cleanliness, and brand execution

• Resolve client and Team Member concerns professionally

• Help drive salon performance through strong leadership and consistent follow-through

• Ensure compliance with licensing, safety, and company policies

Not Quite Ready to Manage?

We also offer a hands-on Manager-in-Training program for licensed cosmetologists who have leadership potential but are not yet ready to step directly into a Salon Manager position.

Our development program provides practical experience in team coaching, scheduling, inventory, customer service, salon operations, and performance management. You'll receive support and guidance as you build the skills and confidence needed to lead a successful salon.

Why Join Our Team?

• Busy salon with consistent walk-in clientele

• Five local salons with an experienced support system

• Paid, ongoing leadership and technical training

• Opportunities to grow into multi-unit and additional leadership roles

• Flexible scheduling designed to support work-life balance

• Paid time off

• Insurance options, including life and disability insurance

• Employee assistance and mental health support programs

• Tuition reimbursement and professional development assistance

• Tool purchase program

• Employee discounts

• Sport Clips Stylist Relief Fund

• Comfortable sports attire

• Free parking

• No chemical services-no colors or perms

What We're Looking For

• Active Ohio cosmetology license

• Previous leadership or management experience preferred, but not required for Manager-in-Training candidates

• Strong communication, coaching, and customer service skills

• Dependable, organized, and comfortable holding others accountable

• Ability to lead in a busy, fast-paced salon environment

• Flexible availability based on the needs of the salon

• Genuine interest in helping other stylists learn and succeed

Our South Lebanon location is conveniently located infront of Target and beside Starbucks.

Job Type: Full-time

Expected Manager Compensation: Minimum of $65,000 annually, including hourly pay, tips, commissions, and applicable bonuses

License/Certification:

• Ohio Cosmetology License required

Work Location: In person

Location Information:

632 Corwin Nixon Boulevard
South Lebanon, OH 45065