Center Store Manager - Lexington, KY

Casey's; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

DailyPay

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) match

Employee discounts

Career growth

Job summary

Casey’s Center Store Manager position in Lexington, KY seeks a hands-on leader to drive operational excellence and team engagement in the center store. You’ll train, guide, and empower team members to deliver an exceptional guest experience, while ensuring accurate inventory and vendor coordination.

Under the Store Manager’s supervision, you’ll complete daily tasks, audits, and financial bookwork, maintaining product availability and a guest‑centric store environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Experience training and coaching teams.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage fast-paced operations.
• Hands-on leadership with focus on guest experience.
• Experience with inventory and vendor coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead with accountability and empowerment within the center of the store.
• Partner with the Store Manager to train, coach, and engage team members.
• Oversee daily tasks, store walks, and safety processes.
• Manage inventory and daily bookwork with Store Manager oversight.
• Resolve guest concerns and maintain vendor partnerships.

Skills

Communication

Training

Team engagement

Prioritization

Leadership

Guest service

Tools

Inventory management

Auditing

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: $15.50 - $17.80

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