Center Store Manager - Hiawatha, KS

caseysstore; Hiawatha (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; 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 is seeking a Center Store Manager to lead the center store with a hands-on approach, drive operational excellence, and engage the store team. You’ll partner with the Store Manager to train, guide, and empower staff to deliver an exceptional guest experience.

You’ll oversee inventory counts, audits for compliance, and vendor check-ins to strengthen partnerships and ensure product availability while maintaining financial integrity and daily bookwork under the Store Manager’s supervision.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for training, coaching, and engaging teams.
• Ability to manage priorities and drive performance.
• Hands-on leadership with guest experience focus.
• Comfort in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Ownership mindset and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Lead and empower team to deliver guest experiences.
• Train and coach Store Team Members with the Store Manager.
• Oversee center store activities and ensure daily tasks are completed.
• Conduct store walks and safety processes.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and daily reporting.
• Handle invoices and vendor check-ins to ensure product availability.
• Represent store leadership and step in when others are unavailable.
• Perform Store Team Member duties as needed.

Skills

Clear communication

Team coaching

Task prioritization

Operational leadership

Guest service focus

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, o 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:

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