Center Store Manager - Columbia, MO

caseysstore; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 37,000 - 42,000; 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

Development opportunities

Job summary

Casey's Center Store Manager will lead operations and guest experience in the center store area, partnering with the Store Manager to train and coach teammates. You'll oversee inventory accuracy, audits, invoices, and vendor check-ins to keep products available while upholding safety and store standards.

This hands-on leadership role emphasizes accountability, team engagement, and a commitment to operational excellence in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a store team and driving operational excellence.
• Ability to train, coach, and engage team members to improve guest experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for frontline leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead accountability and empower the center store team.
• Coach and engage team members in partnership with Store Manager.
• Oversee daily task lists, store walks, and safety processes.
• Manage inventory and bookwork with Store Manager oversight.
• Resolve guest concerns and support leadership continuity.

Skills

Leadership

Training

Communication

Guest experience

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

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• 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, overview 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-$20.10

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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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