Founding Grooming Manager - Build Your Own Team

Montclair, NJ
Full Time
03001 - Montclair
Manager/Supervisor

Summary

Sparkle is seeking a visionary Founding Grooming Manager to launch our brand-new Montclair location. This is a rare opportunity to build your own team from scratch, hand-selecting the groomers you want to work with and establishing the culture of a premier new salon. The ideal candidate is a high-level "player-coach" who loves their craft and thrives on the excitement of a new business launch.

The Sparkle Advantage

  • Founding Leadership: You aren’t just managing a shop; you are setting the standards and hiring the talent for our flagship New Jersey expansion.
  • Premium Environment: Work in a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility featuring the latest ergonomic tubs, high-end electric grooming tables, and professional-grade dryers designed for pet comfort and groomer safety.
  • Membership Stability: Say goodbye to "feast or famine" schedules. Our membership-based approach ensures a steady, predictable flow of clients and consistent volume.
  • Mission-Driven Care: At Sparkle, our mission is to improve the quality of life for the pets we serve. We prioritize routine wellness and safety over "churning" appointments, ensuring every dog gets the patient, high-quality care they deserve.

Duties + Responsibilities

  • Recruit & Onboard: Hand-select and train your team of Groomers, ensuring they meet your high standards for quality and care.
  • Lead by Example: Perform dog grooming services to breed standards while holding your team accountable to those same benchmarks.
  • Safety First: Ensure the safety and well-being of every pet and associate, taking immediate action whenever necessary.
  • Grow the Business: Assist in setting and achieving monthly goals for sales and memberships.
  • Performance Coaching: Develop your team to recommend services and products that truly benefit the pet.
  • Client Relations: Communicate with pet parents and resolve customer service issues with professionalism and grace.

Qualifications

  • Experience: Three years of professional grooming experience required.
  • Management: Experience running full-service grooming salons, including sales and inventory management.
  • Technical Mastery: Strong knowledge of individual breed standards, breed cuts, and proper scissoring techniques.
  • Education: Strong teacher of grooming skills with a knack for developing others.

Compensation + Benefits

  • Base Salary: $60,000–$75,000.
  • Performance Bonuses: Bonuses tied directly to salon performance and growth goals.
  • Healthcare: Subsidized health insurance.
  • Time Off: 10 days PTO + paid holidays.

About Sparkle

Founded in 2022, Sparkle is where routine pet care meets wellness, community, and a greater purpose. Our membership-based model creates consistent, meaningful relationships between groomers and the pets they serve - while giving back to support the communities we call home.

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