June 19, 2026

Salon Manager

JCPenney North Olmsted, Ohio

Overview

At JCPenney Salon, our leaders are dedicated to guiding their teams to success by developing their stylists and delivering an exceptional client experience every day. As a salon manager, you will coach and motivate your team to becoming the top salon professionals in America; while supporting the business to drive retail and service results through creative marketing, networking, and promoting client loyalty. Our salon business is a key driver of traffic and revenue for the JCPenney company. As a leader you will represent the company values we uphold every day to make it count for our customers. Come see what it means to work with a family at the JCPenney Salon!

Primary Responsibilities

Client Experience

Leads by example in all interactions with clients, and supports stylists to ensure they can provide an exceptional client experienceCreates an environment that inspires associates to build client loyalty by providing coaching and feedback to ensure consistent execution of theMotivates and engages the team to provide exceptional service through consistent communication, coaching and recognition

Team Development

Proactively recruits qualified stylists to join team through the use of Social Media, targeted Recruiting Websites, Referrals and engaging Stylists at local Salons and Cosmetology Schools.Provides coaching and feedback that is frequent, balanced, meaningful and improves effectivenessCreates opportunities for learning that drive associate success throughout their careerEnsures stylists complete available training by scheduling Associates for Core and Artistic Education as courses are offered internallyInspires loyalty, passion, and growth in the salon by creating an environment that is inclusive, respectful, professional and fun

Business Performance

Reviews reports to quickly identify and prioritize areas of opportunity in the salon, determines root cause of the opportunity, and sets direction to achieve productivity - referral - rebooking - return rate and client acquisition standardsDelivers Salary Cost objectives to achieve profit plan

Merchandising

Reviews SET guidance and makes appropriate adjustments based on salon layout while maintaining core standards in SalonActively walks the salon and backbar to identify opportunities related to merchandising, replenishment, and recoveryHandles or directs salon team to address product related issues that have biggest impact to the clientManages backbar expenses to plan

Performance Standards / Programs

Consistently meets established performance standards for the role, including (but not limited to) product and service sales, client experience, productivity, and attendanceReviews and follows all company programs (including but not limited to) hiring practices and state safety regulations, and accurately advises salon associates on how to address any related issues

Cosmetology License

If required per state law, exempt managers must maintain a current cosmetology license.

What You Get

Eligible for bonus under the Management Incentive Plan.

If eligible, we offer a competitive benefits package including medical/dental/vision, term life insurance, paid vacation/holidays*, and 401(k) with Company match. All associates are eligible for an associate discount on JCPenney merchandise. For paid holidays, associates who are eligible for paid vacation (MTO) are also eligible for eight paid holidays during the calendar year. *For paid vacation days, as well as eligibility requirements for other benefits, please visit www.catalystbrandsbenefits.com.

About JCPenney

JCPenney is the shopping destination for diverse, working American families. With inclusivity at its core, the Company's product assortment meets customers' everyday needs and helps them commemorate every special occasion with style, quality and value. JCPenney offers a broad portfolio of fashion, apparel, home, beauty and jewelry from national and private brands and provides personal services including salon, portrait and optical. The Company and its 50,000 associates worldwide serve customers where, when and how they want to shop - from jcp.com to more than 650 stores in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. In 2022, JCPenney celebrates 120 years as an iconic American brand by continuing its legacy of connecting with customers through shopping and community engagement.

Pay Range

USD $38,500.00 - USD $55,000.00 /Yr.

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