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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterSunGro Horticulture employees are -63% more likely to recommend SunGro Horticulture as a great place to work
| 12% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 13% | Passives |
| 75% | Detractors |
Working at SunGro Horticulture is rated below average by 10 employees, across various culture dimensions. SunGro Horticulture employees rate Meetings highest among all categories, and think that Environment and CEO Rating have the most room for improvement, putting SunGro Horticulture’s culture in the Bottom 30% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 30% compared to other companies in Hartford, CT. See below in detail how working at SunGro Horticulture was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at SunGro Horticulture is rated C-
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SunGro Horticulture ranks in the Bottom 30% 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 BetterOut of 2 SunGro Horticulture employee reviews, 100% were positive.
| Positive Reviews | 100% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 0% |
What are some of the best things about your team?The bond between teammates who work well together.
What is the best part about your compensation package?Reasonable medical and dental coverage
Sun Gro Horticulture is a producer of peat moss and bark-based growing mixes.
Mission. Sun Gro® Horticulture's mission is to be an industry leader in soilless growing mixes, serving horticultural professionals, retailers, and gardeners with superior quality, branded growing mixes that yield exceptional results.
| Headquarter | Agawam, MA 01001 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.sungro.com |
| Founding Date | 1929 |
| Tel | 14137864343 |
10 employees at SunGro Horticulture have reviewed SunGro Horticulture 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 10 SunGro Horticulture employees give their leadership a grade of D+, or Bottom 25% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at SunGro Horticulture are generally satisfied with their total compensation at SunGro Horticulture, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at SunGro Horticulture are pleased with their team. 10 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B. The majority believe the meetings at SunGro Horticulture are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at SunGro Horticulture believe the environment at SunGro Horticulture is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at SunGro Horticulture is moderate. About 40% of the employees at SunGro Horticulture work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at SunGro Horticulture 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 Hartford, CT about their company is that it was prepared on their first day. Hartford, CT employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 71% 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 SunGro Horticulture employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand SunGro Horticulture's KPIs and OKRs.
Ken’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Ken in the Bottom 15% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 10% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Hartford, CT. Ken Elsbury’s employees rank SunGro Horticulture in the Top 30% for Meetings, in the Top 35% for Compensation, and in the Top 35% for Team.
The SunGro Horticulture Executive Team is rated a “D” and led by CEO Ken Elsbury, Vice President of Sales and Marketing John McCarthy, and Vice President of Supply Chain Dwayne Conner
Ken Elsbury CEO / President
Ken Elsbury serves as the CEO / President of SunGro Horticulture.
John McCarthy Vice President of Sales and Marketing
John McCarthy serves as the Vice President of Sales and Marketing of Sun Gro Horticulture. John started at Sun Gro... read more
Dwayne Conner Vice President of Supply Chain
Dwayne Conner serves as the Vice President of Supply Chain of Sun Gro Horticulture. Dwayne started at Sun Gro... read more
Mark Spong vice president
Mark Spong serves as the vice president of SunGro Horticulture.
How much do people at SunGro Horticulture get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at SunGro Horticulture is $94,266, or $45 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $102,905, or $49 per hour.
At SunGro Horticulture, the highest paid job is a Sales Manager at $123,857 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $45,468 annually. Average SunGro Horticulture salaries by department include: Engineering at $110,440, Operations at $84,674, IT at $107,196, and Customer Support at $58,444. Half of SunGro Horticulture salaries are above $102,905.
7 employees at SunGro Horticulture rank their Compensation in the Top 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 25 ratings) while 7 employees at SunGro Horticulture rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 9 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $63k | $63k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $81k | $81k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $99k | $99k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $147k | $147k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $198k | $198k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $260k | $260k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $265k | $265k | 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 SunGro Horticulture across various culture dimensions.
SunGro Horticulture's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. SunGro Horticulture's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.

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Who is the CEO of SunGro Horticulture?
SunGro Horticulture CEO is Ken Elsbury, their score by employees is 55
What is SunGro Horticulture eNPS?
The eNPS for SunGro Horticulture is -63
What is the salary for Operations Manager in SunGro Horticulture?
Operations Manager average salary in the US is 93k
What are the salaries in the Customer Support in SunGro Horticulture?
The average salaries for Customer Support in SunGro Horticulture is 58k
What are the benefits at SunGro Horticulture?
SunGro Horticulture perks and benefits are Health Insurance & PTO / Vacation Policy