Now Hiring - Blushington - General Manager, Sales Operations Manager in Houston, TX

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General Manager Job Description / Blushington Houston (River Oaks) Blushington Beauty Longue is entering an exciting new chapter and Houston is at the center of it. We are seeking an experienced, dynamic General Manager to help launch and lead our team of Hair and Makeup Artists, and front of house staff for our new location, opening in River Oaks in March/April 2026. The general management position is a full time, salaried position with bonus potential. Benefits: Employee discount & health insurance Qualifications Prior management experience in a beauty salon, blow out bar, retail environment is required. Please do not apply if you do not have this experience. Experience with the Boulevard platform is preferred, but not required Leadership experience within a Franchise system is preferred, but not required Flexibility: the ability to work nights, weekends and some holidays Adept at problem-solving and able to think outside the box Comfortable managing complex schedules required Ability to read financial plans, meet and exceed KPI and OKR goals Computer skills (excel, word, Booking software etc.) Please send us your resume and cover letter, salary requirements as well as three professional references. Duties and Responsibilities GM Training. Manager will go through 2-3 weeks of paid training in order to execute responsibilities set forth. Includes all of Blushington's procedures, policies, and services. Training will be ongoing amongst Blushington's highly collaborative Management team. Performance. Responsible for the financial plan and overall performance of store location. Lead Team. Responsible for coaching and managing the Assistant Manager, Training team, Hair and Makeup Artists, Reception team, and Housekeeping. Scheduling. The Manager is responsible for all schedule management for the location (in-store, on location, and special events). Recruitment. Works in conjunction with the Store Leadership Team to ensure the store is fully staffed. Monitoring and responding to emails regularly. Developing relationships with local cosmetology and esthetics schools. Training and Education. The manager is responsible for overseeing the training of new hires and continuing education with the assistance of the Training Team. Training to include: all signature looks, all esthetic services when applicable, Sanitation Standards, ongoing product knowledge, regularly scheduled workshops, and vendor training as well as retailing techniques and best practices. Inventory Management. Manage both the retail, professional and disposable inventory and back of house supplies. Responsible for performing monthly physical counts. Ordering. The manager is responsible for ordering all products and supplies for the store location. Reporting. The Manager is responsible for submitting weekly reporting on results and payroll. Performance Evaluations. The Manager is responsible for conducting regular coaching sessions and annual reviews. Disciplinary Action. Manager will be responsible for implementing and monitoring disciplinary protocols, and if applicable terminating employees. Quality Control. The manager is responsible for quality control at the location, maintaining the highest Blushington standards, across all services, and the appearance of the store. Merchandising. The manager is responsible for implementing weekly displays per company-wide planning. Sanitation. The manager is responsible for maintaining the highest levels of sanitation in all areas of the store, particularly ensuring the cleanliness, and sanitation of hair and makeup stations, tools, in compliance with state regulations and Blushington standards. Customer Service. Ensuring the highest level of customer service is being met and addressing any and all issues that arise. Monitoring customer reviews and survey results consistently and responding in a timely manner. Marketing. Implementation of company-wide marketing initiatives, and opportunities to represent the brand in your local community. Communication. Regular communication with your team via email and in- person touch bases to provide updates on plan and company initiatives. Motivational Contests. Manager will be responsible for brainstorming and implementing weekly contests, and coaching the team on retailing techniques, pre-booking goals, and revenue expectations. Key Attributes A Collaborative Leader : demonstrates strong leadership skills, provides motivation, guidance, and structure to ensure quality and consistency of the Blushington experience. Uses good judgment and values team members --brings a respectful and courteous approach to management. Positive Attitude : having a positive, cup-is-half-full attitude is essential. Communication : open, thoughtful and timely communication is paramount Entrepreneurial attitude : A self-starter with a strong management style that will treat the business like an owner Extremely Organized and "one step ahead" mentality ABOUT BLUSHINGTON Founded in 2011 in West Hollywood by sisters Stephi and Nicki Maron, Blushington was one of the first brick-and-mortar makeup lounges that quickly developed a cult following for its elevated, accessible approach to makeup services. Built on expert artistry that listens first and delivers consistent, confidence-boosting results, the brand expanded to New York City and Dallas and earned long-term loyalty from both clients and artists. In 2024, Blushington relaunched as a franchise, adding in mastered blowouts and skincare services to create a true one-stop beauty destination: all under one roof. With an artist-first culture, built-in training, and exceptional retention (including a NYC team with over 5+ years of longevity) Blushington is entering a major growth phase while redefining the modern beauty experience. Today, Blushington is franchising across the U.S. with an exciting expansion plan bringing its proven model, strong culture, and trend-forward artistry to new markets. You can explore press and brand buzz here: [please apply online] OUR PURPOSE To transform the experience of beauty, taking it from an intimidating space to one of confidence and empowerment. OUR MISSION To be your go-to beauty destination, from blowouts, makeup, and skincare services all under one roof, to launching a new career, to owning your own Blushington. We are beauty for all. OUR VALUES We lead with compassion. We deliver excellence in Artistry. We are inclusive of all people. We are learners and educators. We are power listeners. We empower those around us. We make it happen. We create joy. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year Benefits: * Employee discount * Health insurance * Paid time off * Professional development assistance Work Location: In person