


Diverse employees at Vista Outdoor have rated CEO Rating, Professional Development, and Leadership as the highest categories they have scored
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterVista Outdoor employees are -27% more likely to recommend Vista Outdoor as a great place to work
| 31% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 11% | Passives |
| 58% | Detractors |
Working at Vista Outdoor is rated average by 24 employees, across various culture dimensions. Vista Outdoor employees are most satisfied about Professional Development, Meetings, and CEO Rating categories, putting Vista Outdoor’s culture in the Top 50% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 50% compared to other companies in Minneapolis. See below in detail how working at Vista Outdoor was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Vista Outdoor is rated C+
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Vista Outdoor ranks in the Top 50% 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 3 Vista Outdoor employee reviews, 33% were positive. The remaining 67% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Vista Outdoor improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 33% |
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| Constructive Feedback | 67% |
What is the best part about your compensation package?Flexible work, 6% 401k match
What needs to change to make the company culture better?Overtime after 8 hours. Better beafits package. Respect the people that have been there longer
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.
Vista Outdoor was founded in 1916 and its current CEO is Chris Metz. Since its inception 110 years ago, Vista Outdoor has grown to 5500 employees.
To be known as a passionate outdoor company with the brands, products and culture that unite people around a shared love and responsibility for the outdoors.
Our vision is to be a leading provider of quality products for the outdoor enthusiast, while delivering superior long-term returns to our shareholders, value for our customers and rewarding careers for our employees
| Headquarter | 1 Vista Way Anoka, MN 55303 United States of America |
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| Website | www.vistaoutdoor.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1916 |
| Tel | 7634331063 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | VSTO |
| Jobs | www.vistaoutdoor.com/careers |
Vista Outdoor competitors include Nikon. Vista Outdoor ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Vista Outdoor compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
Vista Outdoor has 5500 employees. 24 employees at Vista Outdoor have reviewed Vista Outdoor 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 24 Vista Outdoor employees give their leadership a grade of B-, or Top 40% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Vista Outdoor are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Vista Outdoor, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Vista Outdoor are generally satisfied with their team. 24 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C. The majority believe the meetings at Vista Outdoor are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Vista Outdoor believe the environment at Vista Outdoor is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Vista Outdoor is comfortably fast. About 16% of the employees at Vista Outdoor work 8 hours or less, while 33% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Vista Outdoor are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

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.
Employees’ understanding of Vista Outdoor's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 3 Vista Outdoor employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 3 have said yes.
Vista Outdoor’s CEO Chris Metz started in this role in 2016. Chris’s approval rate is in the Top 25% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 30% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Minneapolis. Vista Outdoor’s CEO is highly regarded especially by Male employees and Caucasian employees. Compared to Vista Outdoor’s competitors, Chris Metz ranks right above Nikon CEO Kazuo Ushida. Under Metz’s leadership, Vista Outdoor employee respondents are most happy about their Professional Development and the company’s Meetings. Environment and eNPS are two areas, according to respondents, where Vista Outdoor could stand to see real improvement.
The Vista Outdoor Executive Team is rated a “B” and led by CEO Chris Metz, Senior VP of Legal, Human Resources & Corporate Services and Corporate Secretary Scott Chaplin, and Group President of Outdoor Products David Allen
Chris Metz CEO / President
Chris Metz, Chief Executive Officer for Vista Outdoor, has more than 25 years of experience leading high-performing... read more
Scott Chaplin Senior VP of Legal, Human Resources & Corporate Services and Corporate Secretary
Mr. Scott D. Chaplin has been Senior Vice President of Legal, Human Resources and Corporate Services of Vista Outdoor... read more
David Allen Group President of Outdoor Products
Mr. David D. Allen, also known as Dave, has been the Group President, Outdoor Products at Vista Outdoor Inc. since... read more
Jason Vanderbrink Senior VP of Sales & President of Ammunition
Mr. Jason Vanderbrink has been Senior Vice President of Sales at Vista Outdoor Inc. since January 18, 2017 and serves as... read more
Kenny Bement Chief Accounting Officer, Vice President and Corporate Controller
Mr. Kenny Bement has been Vice President and Corporate Controller of Vista Outdoor Inc. since May 15, 2017 and has been... read more
Robert Keller President of Shooting Sports Segment
Robert J. Keller has served as our President, Shooting Sports since May 2016. Prior to joining Vista Outdoor, Mr. Keller... read more
Albert Kasper President of Firearms
Mr. Albert F. Kasper serves as President of Firearms at Vista Outdoor Inc. Mr. Kasper previously served as Vice... read more
Jennifer Anderson Vice President & Treasurer
Jennifer Anderson serves as the Vice President & Treasurer of Vista Outdoor Inc.. Jennifer started at Vista Outdoor Inc.... read more
Gino Biondi Vice President & General Manager
Gino Biondi serves as the Vice President & General Manager of Vista Outdoor Inc.. Gino started at Vista Outdoor Inc. in... read more
How much do people at Vista Outdoor get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Vista Outdoor is $123,098, or $59 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $121,311, or $58 per hour.
At Vista Outdoor, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $226,612 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $45,585 annually. Average Vista Outdoor salaries by department include: Product at $174,560, Legal at $151,144, Admin at $58,071, and HR at $115,538. Half of Vista Outdoor salaries are above $121,311.
13 employees at Vista Outdoor rank their Compensation in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 42 ratings) while 13 employees at Vista Outdoor rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 16 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Vista Outdoor employees include job titles like Project Manager. Comparably data has a total of 0 salary records from Vista Outdoor employees.
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
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1st Percentile $70k | $70k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $95k | $95k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $116k | $116k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $172k | $172k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $227k | $227k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $270k | $270k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $280k | $280k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at Vista Outdoor score the company 69/100 across various culture categories, placing Vista Outdoor in the Top 40% of companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Vista Outdoor across various culture dimensions.
Vista Outdoor's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year. Vista Outdoor's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.

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What is Vista Outdoor address?
Vista Outdoor location is at 1 Vista Way
Who is the CEO of Vista Outdoor?
Vista Outdoor CEO is Chris Metz, their score by employees is 72
What is Vista Outdoor eNPS?
The eNPS for Vista Outdoor is -27
What is Vista Outdoor revenue?
Vista Outdoor revenue is $3B
What is the salary for Sales Engineer in Vista Outdoor?
Sales Engineer average salary in the US is 150k