Retail Manager Trainee

Salon Manager Trainee - Earn up to $20/hr!

Base Pay - $16/hr + performance and store bonuses (average $20/hr)*

* While $20/hr is not guaranteed, it reflects the average earnings of management who meet all performance and training criteria. We reward strong performance, reliability, and leadership with monthly bonus opportunities!

We’re looking for motivated leaders to join our management team at Sun Tan City. If you have retail management experience, strong customer service skills, and a passion for team leadership, this is your opportunity to grow your career.

• Health Insurance options (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Life Insurance & Disability Coverage options
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Flexible Scheduling
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Daily Pay Options
• Free Gym Membership (Planet Fitness Black Card)
• Employee Discounts
• Professional Development & Training
• Casual Dress Code & Free Company Apparel

• 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 employs over 2,200 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.

The Salon Director in Training helps drive store performance, fosters superior client service, and maintains operational excellence to meet or exceed established productivity goals. This individual will manage and supervise Tanning Consultants to achieve company goals and will lead by example in all company operations. The Salon Director in Training fosters a sense of urgency to achieve objectives and holds the team accountable for delivering an exceptional client experience.

• Monitor and manage daily operations of the salon in a fast‑paced environment.
• Lead by example in all company operations including creating a client‑centric experience and meeting personal sales expectations.
• Maintain a professional and impeccably clean salon environment.
• Establish clear goals and objectives for Team Members.
• Provide coaching, training, and feedback to improve Team Members’ daily performance.
• Generate sales reports, maintain inventory, and assist with other Salon Director functions.
• Assist the Salon Director in controlling top line revenue and expenses.
• Help maintain proper staffing levels to ensure maximum productivity and excellent customer service while controlling labor costs.
• Ability to work nights & weekends.
• Ability to work a 5‑day workweek with approximately 35 to 45 hours per week depending on hourly or salary status.

• Management and/or Sales experience required.
• Beauty Industry and/or Customer Service experience preferred.
• Basic Computer skills (ability to use Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Ability to manage effectively in a fast‑paced environment, managing multiple situations simultaneously.
• Knowledge of client service techniques and operational practices.
• Problem‑solving and organizational/planning skills.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to coach and mentor.
• Team building skills.
• Ability to prioritize and delegate.

• 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.