Studio Manager
Full Time • Livonia
Benefits:
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
Waxing the City is opening a brand-new studio in Livonia, MI and hiring a Studio Manager to lead pre-sale membership sales, oversee the grand opening, and build a high-performing team. This is an exciting opportunity to launch a studio from the ground up while earning a competitive salary and commission.
About Waxing the City
Waxing the City is a premier waxing studio brand known for expert services, top-quality products, and an elevated client experience. We are preparing to launch our brand-new Livonia, MI studio and are seeking an experienced Studio Manager to lead our pre-sale efforts and oversee the successful opening and growth of the location.
Role Overview
This is a unique opportunity to lead a studio from the ground up. The Studio Manager will play a critical role in building our membership base during pre-sale, leading the opening launch, and creating a thriving, client-focused culture. We’re looking for a sales-driven leader with experience opening new fitness, wellness, or beauty studios who thrives in fast-paced environments and knows how to deliver results.
Key Responsibilities
- Pre-Sale Leadership: Drive early membership sales by managing outreach campaigns, hosting events, and engaging with the local community prior to opening.
- Grand Opening Execution: Oversee all aspects of the studio launch, ensuring the studio is staffed, trained, and prepared for opening day.
- Sales Growth: Consistently meet and exceed membership and retail sales goals through personal performance and team coaching.
- Team Management: Recruit, hire, train, and motivate a strong team of cerologists (wax specialists) and guest service associates.
- Customer Experience: Deliver an outstanding client experience to build loyalty and increase retention.
- Operations Oversight: Manage scheduling, payroll, inventory, and daily operations to ensure the studio runs smoothly.
- Community Engagement: Build relationships and partnerships in the Livonia area to grow brand awareness and attract new members.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in pre-sale membership sales and opening new studios (fitness, wellness, or beauty industry strongly preferred).
- 2+ years of leadership or management experience in a customer-focused environment.
- Strong ability to close sales and coach a team to do the same.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Driven, competitive, and motivated by achieving and exceeding sales targets.
- Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary: $40,000 – $50,000 annually + commission based on performance.
- Complimentary and discounted waxing services.
- Career advancement opportunities within a growing national brand.
- A dynamic, supportive work environment with a focus on growth and success.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Application Question(s):
- Do you have experience in fitness, wellness, or membership sales? This is required fo the role. (Yes or No)
Work Location: In person
Compensation: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year
WAXING THE CITY CAREERS
At Waxing the City®, we are passionate about helping our clients look and feel their best. To do that – we and our franchisees hire the best of the best to deliver exceptional client service and expert results. We were founded on the belief that beauty professionals can and should have a long-term, successful beauty services career, so finding the right talent and investing in their development is in our DNA. From proprietary, hands on training to ongoing continuing education – our talent stays up to date on the latest innovations and trends in services and products. In fact, our service providers are so skilled in the art of waxing they have a special name: Cerologist®. The word cerologist is derived from “cera” (Latin for wax) and “ologist” (to indicate their level of expertise).
We and our franchisees hire talent that shares our commitment to providing a caring, supportive culture and expertise not found anywhere else. Being a part of the Waxing the City family means you are helping to improve the self-esteem of the world.
We and our franchisees seek beauty professionals who pride themselves on building strong client relationships through excellent service and expert skills. If you’re looking to learn and grow in your career, and have a passion for the industry, we want to hear from you.
Job postings listed on this site are with independently owned and operated franchised Waxing the City studios. Any application or other information submitted through this site is transmitted directly to the identified location. Each franchised Waxing the City studio is responsible for making its own local hiring decisions, determining compensation, benefits, and other terms of employment. Waxing The City Franchisor, LLC does not direct or participate in employment conditions or decisions at franchised locations. By submitting an application or information through this site you acknowledge that you are applying for employment with a franchised studio location and not Waxing The City Franchisor, LLC.
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