Center Store Manager - Appleton, MN

Casey's; Appleton (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

DailyPay

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Holiday pay

401(k) with company match

Employee discounts

Recognition programs

Career growth

Job summary

Casey’s is seeking a Center Store Manager to lead the center store with a hands-on approach, driving operational excellence and team engagement. You’ll train, guide, and empower teammates to deliver an exceptional guest experience and partner with the Store Manager on daily operations.

You’ll manage inventory, conduct audits, handle invoices, and strengthen vendor relations to ensure product availability. The role includes leadership responsibilities and the ability to step in when other leaders

Qualifications

• Clear communication skills.
• Ability to lead and train teams.
• Experience with inventory and audits is a plus.
• Strong guest-service orientation.
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead with accountability and empower team members within the center store.
• Partner with the Store Manager to train, coach, and engage staff.
• Oversee daily center store operations and ensure task lists are completed.
• Conduct store walks and enforce safety processes.
• Manage inventory and daily bookwork with Store Manager oversight.
• Address guest concerns promptly and elevate as needed.
• Act as part of the store leadership team and fill in when required.
• Perform Store Team Member duties as needed.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Inventory management

Guest experience

Adaptability

Ownership mindset

Job description

As a Center Store Manager, you’ll be a hands‑on leader responsible for driving operational excellence and team engagement within the center store. Working closely with the Store Manager, you’ll train, guide, and empower team members to deliver an exceptional guest experience. In addition, you’ll be accountable for accurate inventory counts, conducting audits to ensure compliance, managing invoices to maintain financial integrity, and performing regular vendor check‑ins to strengthen partnerships and ensure product availability.

Benefits We Sprinkle in for This Role

• Competitive pay
• DailyPay
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee discounts and recognition programs
• Career growth and development opportunities

What You’ll Do As a Center Store Manager

• Lead with accountability and empowerment, influencing operational activities within the center of the store.
• Partner with the Store Manager to train, coach, and engage team members.
• Under the supervision of the Store Manager, oversee all center store activities, ensuring:
• Daily task lists are completed.
• Daily store walks and safety processes are followed.
• Service and maintenance tickets are entered promptly.
• Manage inventory and complete daily bookwork with oversight from the Store Manager.
• Anticipate and resolve guest concerns related to team member service, keeping the Store Manager informed.
• Serve as part of the store leadership team, stepping in to lead when other leaders are unavailable.
• Proficiently perform all Store Team Member duties as needed.

Compensation:

Starting pay range: $16.50 - $18.95

Actual pay may vary based on Casey’s assessment of the candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), related experience, education, and qualifications. Other factors impacting pay include local prevailing wages and internal equity.

Our full salary range for this role does extend beyond the hiring range listed, allowing team members the opportunity to continue to grow within the company.

What We’re Looking For

• Ability to communicate clearly
• Ability to lead, train, delegate, and collaborate effectively with team members
• Organizational skills for managing inventory and maintaining standards
• Commitment to delivering a positive guest experience
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and adapt to changing priorities
• Ownership mindset