Retail Manager in Training Full Time

Your Golden Ticket to a Sun-Kissed Career

Our salons are filled with enthusiastic, fun employees who are passionate about client service. Be a part of a positive working environment where you are truly a valued member of the team. Whether you are looking for a fun part-time job or a leadership position with room for growth, at Sun Tan City, you are in the right place.

Join Our Team

As a Sun Tan City employee, you'll help clients find their glow and grow their confidence! Whether it's for a special occasion or just for maintaining that everyday glow, you will educate clients on the best tanning and wellness options, so they will look and feel their best. And because we want to make sure you Shine, you will be able to enjoy our services for FREE!

Compensation: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour

Earn up to $22.00/hr! Base Pay - $17.00/hr or more + performance and store bonuses = average $22.00/hr * While $22.00 an hour is not guaranteed, it reflects the average earnings of management who meet all performance and training criteria. We reward strong performance, reliability, and leadership with ongoing and monthly bonus opportunities!

Why Join Sun Tan City?

If you're a motivated leader who enjoys customer service, sales, and helping a team succeed, this is a great opportunity to build your career in a fun, fast-paced environment. At Sun Tan City, you'll have the chance to grow your leadership skills, work with an energetic team, and enjoy valuable perks and benefits.

Top Benefits & Perks

• Base pay starting at $17.00/hr or more with bonus opportunities that can increase average earnings.
• Health insurance options including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life insurance and disability coverage options.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Flexible scheduling.
• 401(k) with company match.
• DailyPay options.
• Employee discounts on products and services.
• Professional development and training.
• Casual dress code and free company apparel.
• Free tanning, free spray tanning, and free wellness spa services.
• Employee wellness programs with an annual reimbursement option of $125.
• Exclusive discounts at outside retailers.

About the Role

As a Retail Manager in Training, you'll help lead daily salon operations, coach team members, deliver excellent customer service, and support store performance. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a customer-facing environment, leading by example, and helping a team meet sales and service goals. You'll play an important role in creating a positive, high-energy salon environment where clients feel welcomed, team members are supported, and operational standards stay high.

What You'll Do

• Help manage the day-to-day operations of the salon in a fast-paced environment.
• Lead by example in client service, sales performance, and professionalism.
• Create a welcoming, client-focused experience that supports loyalty and repeat business.
• Maintain a clean, polished, and professional salon environment.
• Set clear goals and expectations for team members.
• Coach, train, and give feedback to improve team performance.
• Help generate sales reports, monitor inventory, and support operational tasks.
• Assist the Salon Director in managing revenue, expenses, staffing, and labor costs.
• Support proper scheduling and coverage to maximize productivity and customer service.
• Be available to work evenings and weekends as needed for management coverage.

Schedule & Availability

This is a full-time opportunity, and candidates should expect to work approximately 35–45 hours per week, depending on hourly or salary status. Availability for nights, Saturdays, and Sundays is required to provide management coverage.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is motivated, dependable, and excited to grow into or continue building a leadership career in retail or service management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Management and/or sales experience is preferred, but not required.
• Basic computer skills, including the ability to use Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Strong customer service and operational awareness.
• Problem-solving, planning, and organizational skills.
• Leadership ability, including coaching, mentoring, and delegating.
• Strong team-building and communication skills.

Physical Requirements

This role requires the ability to:

• Stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Bend at the waist to clean tanning equipment.
• Lift or help lift items and heavier boxes.
• Bend down to pick up trash, towels, and other items from the floor.
• Perform cleaning tasks such as dusting, sweeping, mopping, and scrubbing.
• Work independently and alone during some shifts as business needs require.

About Sun Tan City

Sun Tan City is one of the largest family-owned tanning salon chains in the country, with approximately 250 salons across 20 states. It is part of the Glow Brands family, which also includes Planet Fitness and Buff City Soap, and is headquartered in Louisville and Elizabethtown, Kentucky. The company employs more than 2,200 people. At Sun Tan City, we help clients look good, feel good, and build confidence through trusted relationships, products, services, and personalized recommendations. Our teams are known for being enthusiastic, fun, and supportive, and we offer opportunities for career growth and leadership development.

Equal Opportunity & Accommodation

Equal access to programs, services and employment is available to all persons. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should send an email to View email address on click.appcast.io.

This email is for accommodation requests ONLY. Any other inquires will not receive a response.