Licensed Salon Manager

Sport Clips, Inc.; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Instant walk-in clientele

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k)

Flexible scheduling

Career growth into leadership roles

Paid training

Supportive team-oriented culture

Job summary

Sport Clips Haircuts of West Des Moinesis hiring a Salon Manager to lead a high-performing men’s and boys’ hair salon. This role suits a licensed cosmetologist or barber who enjoys hair cutting, coaching teams, managing salon operations, and delivering a consistent, high-quality customer experience.

As Salon Manager, you will oversee daily operations, support and develop stylists, and create a positive, team-focused salon culture while running the business with confidence and integrity.

Qualifications

• Active Iowa cosmetology license or barber license.
• Management experience preferred, including salon, spa, retail, or store management.
• Strong leadership, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced salon environment.
• Flexible scheduling, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily salon operations - scheduling, inventory, and POS to deliver a consistent, legendary client experience.
• Hire, coach, and onboard stylists while fostering teamwork, accountability, and growth.
• Oversee product ordering, inventory, and merchandising to support profitability and brand standards.
• Provide exceptional MVP haircuts, lead by example giving hands-on service to customers, resolve concerns, and maintain a clean, professional environment.
• Support payroll and administrative needs while ensuring licensing, safety, and company policies.

Skills

Leadership

Team coaching

Operations management

Scheduling

Inventory management

Customer service

Payroll support

Job description

Sport Clips Haircuts of West Des Moinesis hiring a Salon Manager to lead a high-performing men's and boys' hair salon. This role is ideal for a licensed cosmetologist or barber who enjoys hair cutting, coaching teams, managing salon operations, and delivering a consistent, high-quality customer experience.

As Salon Manager, you will oversee daily operations, support and develop stylists, and create a positive, team-focused salon culture while running the business with confidence and integrity.

Managers typically earn $31 - $38per hour, including hourly pay, tips, and performance bonuses - with unlimited earning potential.

Not Quite Ready for a Manager role? We've got you covered. We offer a comprehensive Manager-in-Training program. Licensed stylists who are not yet ready for a Salon Manager role can apply to our Manager-in-Training program, which provides hands-on leadership development in scheduling, inventory, customer service, and salon operations. We're always looking for future leaders who want to grow with us.

What a Salon Manager does at Sport Clips

• Lead with Ownership: Manage daily salon operations - scheduling, inventory, and POS to deliver a consistent, legendary client experience.
• Build a Winning Team: Hire, coach, and onboard stylists while fostering teamwork, accountability, and growth.
• Run It Like a Business: Oversee product ordering, inventory, and merchandising to support profitability and brand standards.
• Set the Service Standard: Provide exceptional MVP haircuts, lead by example giving hands-on service to customers, resolve concerns, and maintain a clean, professional environment.
• Operate with Integrity: Support payroll and administrative needs while ensuring full compliance with licensing, safety, and company policies.

Why work as a Salon Manager at Sport Clips

• Paid time off
• Instant walk-in clientele
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance
• Career growth into multi-unit and leadership roles
• Paid, ongoing industry-leading training
• Supportive, fun, team-oriented salon culture
• Nationally recognized for career growth, diversity, and leadership

Salon Manager requirements

• Active Iowa cosmetology license or barber license
• Management experience preferred, including salon, spa, retail, or store management
• Love for providing exceptional haircuts to clients
• Strong leadership, communication, and customer service skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced salon environment
• Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends

Location Information:

5010 Mills Civic Parkway
West Des Moines, IA 50265