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This role is responsible for leading strategic planning, project management, and operational execution across Tractor Supply Company's IR/PR organization, including Investor Relations, Sustainability, Government Relations, Public Relations, and the Tractor Supply Foundation. The role serves as the operational hub for the organization, partnering across Finance, Legal, Communications, HR, Merchandising and Store Operations to execute enterprise initiatives, manage executive priorities, and ensure key business commitments are delivered on time.

• Lead planning, coordination and execution of strategic initiatives across Investor Relations, Sustainability, Government Relations, Public Relations and the Tractor Supply Foundation.
• Develop and maintain enterprise project plans, milestone tracking, dashboards and executive reporting.
• Coordinate Board materials, executive presentations, annual reports, sustainability reporting, investor presentations and shareholder communications.
• Manage annual operating calendars including earnings cycles, Board meetings, Foundation activities, ESG reporting and legislative priorities.
• Partner cross-functionally to ensure successful execution of Investor Relations priorities.
• Monitor project risks, dependencies, budgets and resource needs while driving mitigation plans.
• Develop standardized project management processes, templates and governance practices.
• Support Investor Relations by coordinating earnings activities, investor conferences, non-deal roadshows and analyst engagement planning.
• Serve as a liaison for investor and analyst inquiries and maintain Investor Relations CRM, interaction records and document management systems.
• Coordinate executive travel, major events and external conferences supporting Corporate Affairs leadership.
• Prepare Board materials, executive communications and PowerPoint presentations while maintaining confidentiality.
• Coordinate action items, executive calendars, budgets, invoices, purchase orders and expense reporting.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency across Corporate Affairs.

Experience: 3+ years of experience in project management, strategic planning, corporate affairs, communications, investor relations, sustainability, public affairs, finance, or business operations. Experience supporting executive leadership and leading cross-functional initiatives preferred.

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Communications, Finance, Public Relations, Political Science, Marketing or related field. Equivalent experience considered. 

Exceptional project management and organizational skills. Executive presence with outstanding written and verbal communication. Strong financial and budget management skills. Strong attention to detail and continuous improvement mindset.

Platform knowledge: Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Teams). Experience in Asana project management is a plus.

• Strong organizational and project coordination skills
• Detail-oriented with strong quality control mindset
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Analytical and process improvement mindset
• Ability to identify issues proactively and drive resolution

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position.  It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities.  A team member should perform all duties as assigned by his/ her supervisor.

At Tractor Supply and Petsense by Tractor Supply, our Team Members are the heart of our success. Their dedication, passion, and hard work drive everything we do, and we are committed to supporting them with a comprehensive and accessible total reward package. We understand the evolving needs of our Team Members and their families, and we strive to offer meaningful, competitive, and sustainable benefits that support their well-being today and in the future.

Our benefits extend beyond medical, dental, and vision coverage, including company-paid life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and family planning resources such as adoption and surrogacy assistance, for all full-time Team Members and all part-time Team Members. Part time new hires gain eligibility for TSC Benefits by averaging at least 15 hours per week during their 90-day lookback period. The lookback period starts the first of the month following the date of hire. If the 15-hour requirement was met, the benefits eligibility date will be the first day of the month following 4 months of continuous service.

Please visit this link (https://www.tractorsupply.careers/content/Our-Benefits/?locale=en_US) for more specific information about the benefits and leave policies applicable to the position you're applying for.