Does Cotopaxi pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Cotopaxi employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Cotopaxi. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Cotopaxi?

44% of Cotopaxi employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Cotopaxi 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.1 for culture and values and 3.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Cotopaxi?

Retail Guide (10) , Sales Associate (4) , Customer Experience Associate (3) , DC Associate (3) , Manager (3) , Marketing (3) , Retail Sales Associate (3) , Warehouse Associate (3) , Guide (2) , Intern (2) , Management (2)

What are the pros of working at Cotopaxi according to real employee reviews?

"Great culture" ((in 20 reviews)); "And the people are great." ((in 18 reviews)); "The team is small, but everybody seems to wear many helpful hats around the office." ((in 14 reviews)); "Benefits are great." ((in 7 reviews)); "Managers are competent, humble, and care about their teams" ((in 5 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Cotopaxi according to real employee reviews?

"The pay is abysmally low for a company as well funded as Cotopaxi." ((in 6 reviews)); "hours were hard to come by when management shifted" ((in 4 reviews)); "What remains is an organization shaped by current leadership that rely on pressure, fear, and control rather than competence, transparency, or trust." ((in 4 reviews)); "Upper management is primarily concerned with self image and making the big bucks, while internally many teams are dysfunctional." ((in 3 reviews)); "Can sometimes work late hours and holidays" ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Cotopaxi layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Cotopaxi layoffs and their outlook for job security at Cotopaxi in 2026.

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Cotopaxi reviews

3.1

44% would recommend to a friend

(136 total reviews)

Lindsay Shumlas

46% approve of CEO

44% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.3

Work/Life balance

3.2

Diversity & inclusion

3.1

Culture & values

3.0

Compensation and benefits

3.0

Career opportunities

2.9

Senior management

Cotopaxi has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 136 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Cotopaxi employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Ventas al mayoreo y al menudeo industry (3.5 stars).

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Reviews by job title

136 reviews

5.0

Apr 15, 2016

A team built to Do Good

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Cotopaxi is a fast moving organization with a thriving culture. The team is comprised of highly creative and talented individuals who bring a shared vision to their work. Social impact is an authentic and integrated part of the company's model. Cotopaxi has built an incredibly engaged community and a level of brand loyalty that I haven't seen elsewhere.

Cons

The pace of work and the level of independent accountability are both quite high. If you are looking for a highly structured role with set responsibilities, Cotopaxi is likely not the ideal fit.

5.0

Apr 15, 2016

Great Culture

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Everything about Cotopaxi is great. The culture, the people, the team, the company as a whole. I've enjoyed working with Cotopaxi from the very beginning. And look forward to working with them in the upcoming years.

Cons

Because it's a startup, you sometimes work longer days and the occasional weekends. But it's good to be recognized for the extra work.

5.0

Apr 15, 2016

Great Company, Great Vision

Vice president of events

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Top notch people share a vision of changing the world through quality products that inspire adventure, innovation, and doing good.

Cons

With all start-up businesses there are late days, long work weekends, and the ever-changing industry climate that will occasionally inspire quick-change. It is not always easy to be malleable.

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