Salon Manager: Lead a Busy, High‑Tip Team

Great Clips; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

Great Clips Salon Manager in Champaign, IL leads a busy team of stylists, delivering high-quality haircuts while coaching colleagues and ensuring smooth daily operations. You’ll build a strong, drama-free environment focused on great customer experiences.

This role offers leadership training, competitive compensation with tips, flexible scheduling, and opportunities to advance into higher management as you grow with the brand.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Cosmetology and/or Barber License (state requirements vary).
• Demonstrated leadership ability or readiness to take on full salon responsibility.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to motivate, develop, and support a team.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage day-to-day salon operations.
• Comfort with technology and salon tools (scheduling systems, metrics, reports).

Responsibilities

• Lead the team, manage salon operations, and ensure delivery of quality haircuts.
• Coach stylists to grow skills and confidence; foster a collaborative, drama-free environment.
• Maintain scheduling, KPIs, and customer experience standards to maximize growth and retention.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Customer experience

Communication

Organizational skills

Technological aptitude

Education

Cosmetology License

Tools

Salon management software

POS systems

Job description

Great Clips Salon Manager in Champaign, IL leads a busy team of stylists, delivering high-quality haircuts while coaching colleagues and ensuring smooth daily operations. You’ll build a strong, drama-free environment focused on great customer experiences.

This role offers leadership training, competitive compensation with tips, flexible scheduling, and opportunities to advance into higher management as you grow with the brand.