Center Store Manager - Oswego, KS

Caseys General Stores Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Recognition programs

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Casey’s General Stores Inc. is seeking a hands-on Center Store Manager to lead the center store with a focus on operational excellence and team engagement. You will train, guide, and empower team members to deliver an exceptional guest experience.

You’ll be accountable for accurate inventory counts, audits for compliance, managing invoices, and regular vendor check-ins to ensure product availability. This role requires collaboration with the Store Manager and participation in the store

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills across all levels.
• Experience in training, coaching, and team development.
• Strong focus on guest experience and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational activities within the center store with accountability.
• Partner with Store Manager to train, coach, and engage team members.
• Oversee daily task lists, store walks, safety processes and tickets.
• Manage inventory and complete daily bookwork with Store Manager oversight.
• Resolve guest concerns related to service and keep leadership informed.
• Serve on the store leadership team and step in when needed.
• Perform Store Team Member duties as required.

Skills

Clear communication

Training & coaching

Team engagement

Leadership

Guest experience

Operations

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, 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.

Requirements

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