Center Store Manager - Lincoln, NE

Casey's; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; 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

Career growth and development

Job summary

Casey’s is seeking a Center Store Manager to lead and develop a high-performing center store team. You will partner with the Store Manager to train, coach, and engage staff while ensuring accurate inventory, audits, and vendor coordination to maintain product availability.

You will drive operational excellence, manage daily tasks and safety, and address guest concerns. This hands-on role requires strong leadership and a commitment to delivering a positive guest experience.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lead, train, and coach team members.
• Strong organizational skills for inventory and standards.
• Commitment to delivering a positive guest experience.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead with accountability and empower the center store team.
• Partner with the Store Manager to train and engage staff.
• Oversee daily center store activities and tasks.
• Ensure daily task lists are completed and safety processes followed.
• Manage inventory and daily bookwork with Store Manager oversight.
• Address guest concerns and communicate with the Store Manager.
• Serve on the store leadership team when needed.
• Perform Store Team Member duties as required.

Skills

Clear communication

Leadership

Organizational skills

Guest experience focus

Adaptability

Ownership mindset

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

• 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: $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.

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
• Ownership mindset