Beauty Supervisor/Director
Lead beauty teams to excellence through strategic vision and operational expertise.
What Does a Beauty Supervisor/Director Do?
Discover what this career path involves
Beauty Supervisors and Directors oversee multiple locations, teams, or departments within larger beauty organizations. They develop strategy, set performance standards, and ensure consistency across operations. This executive-level role requires deep industry knowledge combined with strong business acumen. Directors often manage significant budgets and make decisions that shape company direction.
Salary & Job Outlook
Financial rewards and career growth potential
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics - General and Operations Managers
Senior beauty industry leadership roles offer excellent compensation and the opportunity to shape major organizations. Experience and proven results lead to advancement.
Work Environment
Where you could build your career
Corporate headquarters
Regional management offices
Multiple salon or spa locations
Retail beauty chain oversight
Brand corporate offices
Industry conferences and meetings
Expect travel between locations and strategic planning responsibilities.
A Day in the Life
A typical week as a Beauty Supervisor/Director
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Leading at the director level means seeing the big picture while caring about every detail. Your decisions impact hundreds of employees and thousands of clients. Build leaders, not followers.
Key Skills
Skills you'll develop and use in this career
Multi-unit operations management
Strategic planning and execution
Financial analysis and budgeting
Team development and leadership
Performance optimization
Stakeholder management
Requirements & Licensing
Your path to becoming licensed
["Bachelor's degree often required", "Extensive beauty industry experience", "Proven management track record", "Financial and strategic planning skills", "Strong leadership and communication", "Willingness to travel"]
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