Center Store Manager - Elkhorn, NE

Caseys General Stores Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Recognition programs

Job summary

Casey’s General Stores Inc. is seeking a Center Store Manager to lead operations in the center store and drive exceptional guest experiences.

You will train, guide, and empower team members, collaborate with the Store Manager, and ensure accurate inventory counts, audits, and timely vendor check-ins. This role emphasizes accountability, safety processes, and strong leadership in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Clear communication skills.
• Ability to train, delegate, and collaborate.
• Organizational skills for inventory management.
• Commitment to delivering a positive guest experience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational activities in the center store with accountability.
• Train, coach, and engage team members with the Store Manager.
• Oversee all center store activities and ensure tasks are completed.
• Ensure daily store walks and safety processes are followed.
• Enter service and maintenance tickets promptly.
• Manage inventory and daily bookwork with Store Manager oversight.
• Address guest concerns and keep Store Manager informed.
• Serve on the store leadership team and step in when needed.
• Perform Store Team Member duties as required.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Organizational skills

Customer 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
• 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