Center Store Manager - Byron, IL

Caseys General Stores Inc.; Byron Township, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts and recognition

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Casey’s General Stores Inc. in Byron Township, IL, is seeking a Center Store Manager to lead operations in the center store, train and empower team members, and deliver an exceptional guest experience.

You will partner with the Store Manager to guide daily activities and ensure inventory accuracy. This hands-on leadership role requires strong communication, a passion for coaching, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Clear communication skills.
• Passion for training and coaching.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and drive performance.
• Hands-on leadership focused on guest experience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and empower store team within the center store.
• Partner with Store Manager to train and engage team.
• Oversee all center store activities and ensure daily tasks are completed.
• Conduct daily store walks and enforce safety processes.
• Manage inventory and complete daily bookwork with oversight.

Skills

Communication

Coaching

Team engagement

Prioritization

Leadership

Guest service

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.

• 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, o versee 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: $18.00 - $20.70

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 .

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Requirements

What We’re Looking For:

• Ability to communicate clearly.
• Strong passion for training, coaching, and team engagement.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, drive performance, and accomplish goals.
• Hands‑on leadership style with a focus on guest experience and operational excellence.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities