That’s why training is such a high priority at Tractor Supply Company. Our loyal customers look to us for much more than our product line. They look to us for expertise, ideas and seasoned advice from people who live, and love, this lifestyle and have literally "been there and done that."

Think that means you don’t know enough to work here? Think again. Our career Team Members - at all levels - come to us from different backgrounds. Some have expertise in agriculture. Some know retail. But what they share is a willingness to learn, a passion for service, appreciation for this land and its people, and their ability to know a great growth opportunity when they see it.

Here, training is not just something you "go through" as a new Team Member. Our Tractor University programs cover everything from Management Skills to product knowledge to closing the sale. From formalized classroom training to hands-on learning exercises, to exciting seminars that enhance your leadership skills, you’ll have hundreds of learning opportunities over the life of your career.

And our training staff is as good as it gets: imagine, sitting down with our Chairman and CEO, Jim Wright, or meeting with President and Chief Merchandising Officer, Greg Sandfort, or Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Stan Ruta. It’s not often that you’ll see this level of executive involvement in the training of each and every Team Member. But at Tractor Supply, we’re a team. We share our knowledge and expertise so you can get to know everything you need to know to serve our customers better, make us a better company, and build a brighter career. We call it "Tractorization," but you’ll call it your personal opportunity to learn our company inside and out.

Our customers’ satisfaction depends on the knowledge, skill and initiative of our Team Members. Our future does, too. We’re committed to the success of every Tractor Supply Team Member, and to helping you develop the talent and potential you will need to pursue tomorrow’s opportunities.

“You come away from Tractor University with much more than a deeper-level understanding of our organization; these courses give you an opportunity to examine your strengths and weaknesses, to analyze your management style and leadership techniques, and to take what you’ve learned to a personal level. My time at Tractor U made me a stronger leader overall. It’s helped me focus on the growth and development of my own store team, and we’re all stronger because of it.”

Toni Bennett
Store Manager
Salisbury, NC

“Our Management Skills Training Program is an amazing experience. Not only did I come away with the tools and knowledge I need to run my own store, but with an understanding that our mission and values are real. That the culture built on them is important to senior management. That everyone plays an important part on this team. Where else would new retail managers get a chance to sit down and interact with senior management, including the Chairman of the Board? I’ve worked in retail for 10 years, and I’ve never worked for a company where the people were more approachable. I came away understanding just how special this opportunity is.”

Joel Haynes
Store Manager
Bowling Green, OH

“Through our Advanced Leadership Program, I was able to gain an MBA-level understanding of concepts at the heart of every business, from negotiation to strategic planning, financing, branding and marketing. It’s an intensive, two-year curriculum that also gives you the opportunity to network with individuals in different areas of responsibility, get a better understanding of our business units, and discuss career pathing with our executives. It was definitely a career benefit to me!”

Ken Wilmes
Buyer
Support Store Center
Nashville, TN