Center Store Manager - Clear Lake, IA

Casey's; Clear Lake (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

DailyPay

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holiday pay

401(k) with company match

Employee discounts and recognition

Career growth and development

Job summary

Casey’s in Iowa is seeking a Center Store Manager to lead center store operations and drive an exceptional guest experience. You will train and empower team members, ensure accurate inventory and timely audits, and manage invoices while strengthening vendor partnerships.

You’ll play a key role on the store leadership team and step in as needed to support operations. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, staff development, and delivering consistent guest service.

Qualifications

• Experience leading store teams and driving operational excellence.
• Ability to train, coach, and engage team members to deliver guest experiences.
• Strong focus on accurate inventory, audits, and financial integrity.

Responsibilities

• Lead with accountability and empowerment within the center store.
• Partner with the Store Manager to train, coach, and engage team members.
• Oversee center store activities, ensuring daily task lists are completed and safety processes followed.
• Manage inventory and complete daily bookwork with oversight from the Store Manager.
• Address guest concerns and communicate with the Store Manager.

Skills

Communication

Training

Coaching

Team engagement

Leadership

Guest experience

Prioritization

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: $14.50 - $16.65

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.
• 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
• Ownership mindset