Center Store Manager - Wheeling, IL

caseysstore; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

DailyPay

Health, dental & vision insurance

Paid time off & holidays

401(k) with company match

Employee discounts & recognition

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Casey’s in Buffalo Grove, IL is seeking a Center Store Manager to lead center-store operations and drive guest satisfaction. You’ll partner with the Store Manager to train and engage a high-performing team, ensure accurate inventory, and manage vendor relationships to maintain product availability.

You’ll be responsible for audits, daily bookwork, safety compliance, and continuously improving store performance while delivering an exceptional guest experience.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership and coaching ability.
• Experience training and engaging teams.
• Strong inventory control and audit skills.
• Experience managing vendor partnerships and ensuring product availability.
• Focus on guest experience and service excellence.
• Clear, proactive communication with team and managers.

Responsibilities

• Lead with accountability and empower the center store team.
• Partner with Store Manager to train and coach staff.
• Oversee center store operations and ensure daily tasks are completed.
• Perform daily store walks and enforce safety processes.
• Manage inventory and complete daily bookwork with Store Manager oversight.
• Address guest concerns quickly and elevate when needed.
• Act as part of the store leadership team in the absence of other leaders.
• Perform Store Team Member duties as required.

Skills

Leadership

Training

Inventory management

Vendor relations

Guest service

Communication

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: $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.
• 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.