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Horizon Hobby develops, markets, and distributes radio control hobby products; model trains; and educational, toy, and other hobby products. read more
Horizon Hobby Company Culture
Horizon Hobby Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.7/5
Horizon Hobby's Overall Culture is rated B-
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Manager
APerks & Benefits
BTeam
BLeadership
BMeetings
BHorizon Hobby CEO
Top 40%Top 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Chris Dickerson
69 /100
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Diversity at Horizon Hobby
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterHorizon Hobby eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Bottom 40%Bottom 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-25
Horizon Hobby employees are -25% more likely to recommend Horizon Hobby as a great place to work
| 31% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 13% | Passives |
| 56% | Detractors |
Working at Horizon Hobby
Working at Horizon Hobby is rated average by 17 employees, across various culture dimensions. Horizon Hobby employees are most satisfied about Manager, Perks And Benefits, and Team categories, putting Horizon Hobby’s culture in the Top 40% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 35% compared to other companies in Champaign, IL. See below in detail how working at Horizon Hobby was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Horizon Hobby
B-
Overall Company Culture at Horizon Hobby is rated B-
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Horizon Hobby ranks in the Top 40% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterHorizon Hobby Employee Reviews
Out of 41 Horizon Hobby employee reviews, 68% were positive. The remaining 32% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Horizon Hobby improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 68% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 32% |
Positive Reviews From Horizon Hobby Employees
- What are some of the best things about your team?Friendly people who care about each other
- What is the best part about your compensation package?Pay is fair and benefits are good
- What did you like most about the interview process?It was a fair and expeditious process
Constructive Feedback From Horizon Hobby Employees
- What would you improve about your company's interview process?Questions were asking for consultative advice
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?Product innovation is weak and channel strategies are inconsistent
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Listening to employees and creating a safe place where opinions are welsomed
Horizon Hobby Company Information
Horizon Hobby Company Overview
Horizon Hobby develops, markets, and distributes radio control hobby products; model trains; and educational, toy, and other hobby products.
Horizon Hobby Mission, Vision & Values
Horizon Hobby Mission Statement
Inspiring Dreams. Creating Memories.
Horizon Hobby Vision Statement
We impact the world for good through the influence of Horizon and our people.
Horizon Hobby Values
- Golden Rule
- Driven
- Customer Focused
- Teamwork
- Innovative
| Headquarter | 2904 Research Rd Champaign, IL 61822 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.horizonhobbycorp.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1985 |
| Tel | +1 (800) 338-4639 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Social Sites |
Horizon Hobby Competitors
Horizon Hobby competitors include Traxxas, Hobby King, and Hobbico. Horizon Hobby ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Horizon Hobby compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
Horizon Hobby Employees
17 employees at Horizon Hobby have reviewed Horizon Hobby across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 17 Horizon Hobby employees give their leadership a grade of B, or Top 35% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Horizon Hobby are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Horizon Hobby, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Horizon Hobby are pleased with their team. 17 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B. The majority believe the meetings at Horizon Hobby are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Horizon Hobby believe the environment at Horizon Hobby is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Horizon Hobby is moderate. About 59% of the employees at Horizon Hobby work 8 hours or less, while 8% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Horizon Hobby are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Horizon Hobby - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Champaign, IL about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Champaign, IL employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 64% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Horizon Hobby KPIs and OKRs
At this moment no Horizon Hobby employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand Horizon Hobby's KPIs and OKRs.
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Horizon Hobby CEO & Leadership
Horizon Hobby CEO - Chris Dickerson
69 /100
Horizon Hobby’s CEO Chris Dickerson started in this role in 2020. Chris’s approval rate is just above average, putting Chris in the Top 40% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 35% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Champaign, IL. Chris Dickerson is well regarded by employees for the Manager Horizon Hobby offers, and ranks among the Top 10% of CEOs by employees in that category. Chris is most liked by employees with Over 10 Years experience and Caucasian employees. When compared to Horizon Hobby’s competitors, Chris Dickerson ranks just above Hobbico’s CEO Wayne Hemming. With Chris’s leadership, Horizon Hobby employee respondents are most happy about their Manager and Perks And Benefits. Chris was rated slightly below average for Outlook.
Horizon Hobby Leadership
The Horizon Hobby Executive Team is rated a “C” and led by CEO Chris Dickerson, Chief Operating Officer Bill Vallee, and Vice President Product Development- Air Category Chris Huhn
Chris Dickerson CEO / President
Chris Dickerson serves as the CEO / President of Horizon Hobby.
Bill Vallee Chief Operating Officer
Bill Vallee serves as the Chief Operating Officer of Horizon Hobby.
Chris Huhn Vice President Product Development- Air Category
Chris Huhn serves as the Vice President Product Development- Air Category of Horizon Hobby.
Chuck Stutler Director of Quality
Chuck Stutler serves as the Director of Quality of Horizon Hobby.
Dave Carley VP of Product Development
Dave Carley serves as the VP of Product Development of Horizon Hobby.
Janet Ottmers Vice President, Sales
Janet Ottmers serves as the Vice President, Sales of Horizon Hobby.
Kurt Bock EVP
Kurt Bock serves as the EVP of Horizon Hobby.
Nathaniel Kennedy VP Ecommerce
Nathaniel Kennedy serves as the VP Ecommerce of Horizon Hobby.
Sean OBrien Vice President, Wholesale Sales North America
Sean OBrien serves as the Vice President, Wholesale Sales North America of Horizon Hobby.
Horizon Hobby Salaries
How much does Horizon Hobby pay?
How much do people at Horizon Hobby get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Horizon Hobby is $113,704, or $54 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $114,989, or $55 per hour.
At Horizon Hobby, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $213,551 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $44,143 annually. Average Horizon Hobby salaries by department include: Finance at $77,957, Sales at $135,919, Engineering at $128,997, and Legal at $213,551. Half of Horizon Hobby salaries are above $114,989.
12 employees at Horizon Hobby rank their Compensation in the Top 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 36 ratings) while 12 employees at Horizon Hobby rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 12 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $67k | $67k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $89k | $89k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $115k | $115k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $164k | $164k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $216k | $216k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $254k | $254k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $270k | $270k | 100th Percentile |
$113,704*
Average Compensation
$114,989*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Horizon Hobby Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Horizon Hobby
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Horizon Hobby across various culture dimensions.
Ranked Culture the Highest
Ranked Culture the Lowest
Horizon Hobby Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Performance Bonus
- Tuition Reimbursement
Office Perks
- Company Social Outings
- Work From Home Policy
Horizon Hobby PTO
Horizon Hobby PTO policy is a critical component of the benefits package offered to employees.
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Horizon Hobby Careers
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Horizon Hobby applied for 2 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
2
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 100% Granted (2 out of 2)
- 0% Denied ( out of 2)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 2)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 2)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let Horizon Hobby Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in Horizon Hobby on Comparably
Candidates By Department
HR | 33% | |
|---|---|---|
Marketing | 33% | |
Customer Support | 33% |
Candidates By Location
Champaign | 33% | |
|---|---|---|
Lake Wales | 33% | |
Richmond | 33% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Horizon Hobby
What is Horizon Hobby address?
Horizon Hobby location is at 2904 Research Rd
Who is the CEO of Horizon Hobby?
Horizon Hobby CEO is Chris Dickerson, their score by employees is 69
What is Horizon Hobby eNPS?
The eNPS for Horizon Hobby is -25
What is the salary for Desktop Support in Horizon Hobby?
Desktop Support average salary in the US is 53k
What are the salaries in the Finance in Horizon Hobby?
The average salaries for Finance in Horizon Hobby is 78k
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