Vista Outdoor Inc. is a leading global designer, manufacturer and marketer of outdoor recreation and shooting sports products. We are passionate about our purpose, vision and commitments. We tirelessly evolve our products in ways that match the drive of the people who put them to work in the field, on the course, in the wild and on the battlefield. We’re not just a name on the door — we’re the people crafting the products that help inspire you to attain the impossible. read more

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TOTAL RATINGS: 341

CEO: Chris Metz

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Joining Vista Outdoor - Employee Onboarding

Employee Sentiment

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Minneapolis about their company is that it was prepared on their first day. Minneapolis employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 65% 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.

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	0%

Did you have a positive onboarding experience when you were hired at your current company?

Answer	Percent
Very Prepared	0%
Prepared	0%
Somewhat Prepared	0%
Unprepared	0%
Very Unprepared	0%

How prepared was your company on your first day of onboarding?

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	0%

Was your direct manager helpful with your onboarding during your first 90 days?

Meet Your Managers

Your direct manager highly affects your experience at a company; overall managers at Vista Outdoor are rated a C-. At Vista Outdoor most employees said they received feedback every week or once a quarter. 100% of employees also said they felt comfortable giving their managers feedback. Learn More about your managers at Vista Outdoor.

Answer	Percent
Every week	50%
Once a month	0%
Once a quarter	50%
Once a year	0%
Never	0%

How often do you get valuable feedback on how to improve at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	0%

Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?

Answer	Percent
Yes	100%
No	0%

Do you feel comfortable giving your boss negative feedback?

Negotiate Salary

If you think you and your skill set should be valued higher than your offer, negotiate your salary! 51% of men and 42% of women on Comparably said they negotiated their salaries. On average, Vista Outdoor employees earn $123,098. Vista Outdoor ranks in the Top 50% for compensation in Minneapolis. Learn More about Salaries at Vista Outdoor.

Average Salaries at Vista Outdoor by Department

$142k*

Engineering

$175k*

Product

$115k*

Design

$128k*

Marketing

$121k*

Operations

$58k*

Admin

$125k*

Business Dev

$85k*

Finance

$63k*

Customer Support

$116k*

$100k*

$151k*

Legal

$147k*

Sales

^* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

Get Acclimated

Now that you’ve joined Vista Outdoor, get acclimated. Is lunch a social time or do people sit at their desks?

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Company Mission	0%
Comp & Benefits	0%
Co-Workers	0%
Comfort & Familiarity	0%
Career Advancement Opportunities	0%

What's the main reason you stay at your current company?

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>1 hour	0%
1 hour	0%
45 minutes	0%
30 minutes	0%
I eat at my desk	0%

How long do you take for lunch breaks?

Answer	Percent
Multiple times a week	50%
Once a week	0%
Once a month	25%
Once a quarter	25%
Never	0%

How often do you socialize with team members outside of work?

Professional Development

Vista Outdoor ranks in the Top 15% of companies for professional development in Minneapolis. 75% of employees said they had a mentor at the office. Learn More about Professional Development at Vista Outdoor.

Answer	Percent
Yes	75%
No	25%

Do you have a mentor at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	100%

Does your current company provide you meaningful opportunities for career advancement?

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