Center Store Manager - Gardner, KS

caseysstore; Gardner (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; 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

Job summary

Casey’s Gardner is seeking a Center Store Manager to lead a hands-on team and drive operational excellence. You’ll train and empower associates, maintain inventory accuracy, and partner with the Store Manager to ensure a premier guest experience.

You’ll conduct audits, manage invoices, and maintain vendor relationships to ensure product availability. The role is onsite with opportunities for growth and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and ability to train and engage a team.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, drive performance, and meet goals.
• Hands-on leadership focused on guest experience and operational excellence.
• Experience with inventory counts, audits, and vendor communications.
• Comfort in a fast-paced store environment with adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Lead with accountability and empower the center-store team.
• Partner with Store Manager to train, coach, and engage staff.
• Verify all center-store activities and ensure task completion and safety.
• Manage inventory and daily bookwork with Store Manager oversight.
• Address guest concerns and escalate issues to maintain service standards.
• Act as part of the store leadership team and fill in when needed.
• Perform Store Team Member duties as required.

Skills

Leadership

Training

Guest experience

Operations

Inventory management

Audits

Vendor relations

Team coaching

Job description

As a Center Store Manager,you’llbe a hands‑on leader responsible for driving operational excellence and team engagement within the center store. Working closely with the Store Manager,you’lltrain, guide, and empower team members to deliveran exceptionalguest experience.In addition,you’llbe accountable foraccurateinventory counts, conducting audits to ensure compliance, managing invoices to maintainfinancial integrity, and performing regular vendor check‑ins to strengthen partnerships and ensure product availability.

BenefitsWe 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 thecenter ofthestore.

• Partner with the Store Manager to train, coach, and engage team members.

• Under the supervision of the Store Manager, overify 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:

Actual pay may vary based on Casey’s assessment of the candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), related experience, education, and qualifications. Other factorsimpactingpay 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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WhatWe’reLooking For:

• Ability to communicate clearly.

• Strong passion for training, coaching, and team engagement.

• Ability to prioritize tasks, drive performance, andaccomplishgoals.

• 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