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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterWomen at Oriental Trading Company have rated Team, Manager, and Compensation as the highest categories they have scored
Oriental Trading Company employees are -7% more likely to recommend Oriental Trading Company as a great place to work
| 39% | Promoters |
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| 15% | Passives |
| 46% | Detractors |
Working at Oriental Trading Company is rated below average by 58 employees, across various culture dimensions. Oriental Trading Company employees rate eNPS highest among all categories, and think that Meetings and Executive Team have the most room for improvement, putting Oriental Trading Company’s culture in the Bottom 20% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 15% compared to other companies in Omaha, NE. See below in detail how working at Oriental Trading Company was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Oriental Trading Company is rated D
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Oriental Trading Company ranks in the Bottom 20% of other companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 42 Oriental Trading Company employee reviews, 59% were positive. The remaining 41% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Oriental Trading Company improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 59% |
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| Constructive Feedback | 41% |
What did you like most about the interview process?The questions were very captivating and were not boring at all
What makes you most happy at work?The people i worl with and the work that i do
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Every one comes im a good mood to work we all have problems but they temd to leave everything at the door and continue probidi g
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?I would like the name of the company to be changed to "Omaha Trading Company" in reflection of the hard work of the men and women here in Omaha. I also think employee should be allowed to race their forklifts at least once a month. Failing that, a raise would also be nice.
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Better training program and a better chance to advance your career
What does the leadership team need to get better at?Communication and following through with employee concerns.
Oriental Trading Company committed to outstanding customer service offering easy ordering, speedy delivery and no-hassle return policies.
Oriental Trading Company has one simple mission: to make the world more fun. For individuals, nonprofits, churches and schools, our budget-friendly buys provide countless reasons to share smiles while making all of life's moments more special.
| Headquarter | P.O. Box 2308 Omaha, NE 68103 United States of America |
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| Website | www.orientaltrading.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1932 |
| Tel | (800)348-6483 |
Oriental Trading Company competitors include Office Depot, Party City, and Jo-Ann Stores. Oriental Trading Company ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Oriental Trading Company compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

58 employees at Oriental Trading Company have reviewed Oriental Trading Company 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 58 Oriental Trading Company employees give their leadership a grade of D, or Bottom 20% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Oriental Trading Company are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Oriental Trading Company, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Oriental Trading Company are not very pleased with their team. 58 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. Less than half believe the meetings at Oriental Trading Company are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Oriental Trading Company believe the environment at Oriental Trading Company is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Oriental Trading Company is comfortably fast. About 64% of the employees at Oriental Trading Company work 8 hours or less, while 12% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Oriental Trading Company are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Omaha, NE about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Omaha, NE employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 66% 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.
At this moment no Oriental Trading Company employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand Oriental Trading Company's KPIs and OKRs.
Steve’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Steve in the Bottom 25% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 25% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Omaha, NE. Steve Mendlik’s employees rank Oriental Trading Company in the Bottom 35% for Environment, in the Bottom 35% for Outlook, and in the Bottom 30% for Retention.
The Oriental Trading Company Executive Team is rated a “D” and led by CEO Steve Mendlik, Chief Marketing and Merchandising Officer Brian Moen, and Sr. VP of Marketing Bob Goldsmith
Steve Mendlik CEO / President
Steve Mendlik serves as the CEO / President of Oriental Trading Company.
Brian Moen Chief Marketing and Merchandising Officer
Brian Moen serves as the Chief Marketing and Merchandising Officer for Oriental Trading Company. Brian started at... read more
Bob Goldsmith Sr. VP of Marketing
Bob Goldsmith serves as the Sr. VP of Marketing for Oriental Trading Company. Bob started at Oriental Trading Company in... read more
Cindy Peterson Executive Administrative Professional
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Chris Merritt SVP SmileMakers and Mindware
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Nachiket Desai VP of Application Development & BI
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Robert Siffring VP & General Counsel
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Charles Hunsinger Chief Information Officer
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How much do people at Oriental Trading Company get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Oriental Trading Company is $121,372, or $58 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $119,740, or $57 per hour.
At Oriental Trading Company, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $227,224 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $45,743 annually. Average Oriental Trading Company salaries by department include: IT at $100,637, Marketing at $109,048, Business Development at $125,615, and Engineering at $139,428. Half of Oriental Trading Company salaries are above $119,740.
25 employees at Oriental Trading Company rank their Compensation in the Bottom 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 75 ratings) while 24 employees at Oriental Trading Company rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 25 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Oriental Trading Company employees include job titles like CS Rep. Comparably data has a total of 1 salary records from Oriental Trading Company employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
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1st Percentile $70k | $70k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $93k | $93k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $117k | $117k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $168k | $168k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $203k | $203k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $270k | $270k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $270k | $270k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Oriental Trading Company across various culture dimensions.
Oriental Trading Company's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 10-15 days off a year. Oriental Trading Company's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.

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In 2019, Oriental Trading Company applied for 13 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
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What is Oriental Trading Company address?
Oriental Trading Company location is at P.O. Box 2308
Who is the CEO of Oriental Trading Company?
Oriental Trading Company CEO is Steve Mendlik, their score by employees is 60
What is Oriental Trading Company eNPS?
The eNPS for Oriental Trading Company is -7
What is the salary for Project Manager in Oriental Trading Company?
Project Manager average salary in the US is 112k
What are the salaries in the Legal in Oriental Trading Company?
The average salaries for Legal in Oriental Trading Company is 152k