Cotopaxi reviews

3.1

44% would recommend to a friend

(136 total reviews)

Lindsay Shumlas

46% approve of CEO

44% positive business outlook

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 Retail & Wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

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136 reviews
5.0
Jul 5, 2017

Fantastic place to work, and incredible experience for the resume.

Anonymous employee
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Pros

There are tons of hats to wear so you get experience in EVERYTHING. Because it is still a relatively small company, there is clear visibility into every "department". You get to learn the inner workings of the company and how the business runs. The people are all impressive and awesome to learn from. Great learning environment and a ton of potential for growth and opportunity. Not to mention just a really enjoyable and exciting business to be a part of-- who doesn't like adventure and the apparel, gear, and packs to enable it?!

Cons

Because it is a start up and not a ton of people working yet, it's frequently severely overwhelming and because it seems like everyone is spread thin it becomes draining. Everyone is working as hard as they can but it's tough to do everything that could or should be done because there simply is not enough bandwidth.

1.0
Apr 2, 2026

Smart people undermined by toxic leadership and no direction

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Smart, hardworking people who joined what they thought was a mission-based company doing the best they can with very little.

Cons

Latest positive reviews clearly AI generated and prescribed by management, do not believe them. Toxic leadership running the private-equity playbook of stripping an otherwise cool brand down for its parts. Performative lectures on mission and values that don’t get backed up by action. Zero strategic direction and an environment that does not value collaboration or input from employees that have actual industry experience.

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Cotopaxi Response
2mo
Thank you for sharing this. We’re glad to hear your recognition of the team, and we’re fortunate to have thoughtful, hardworking people who care deeply about the work and each other. Cotopaxi has made meaningful, deliberate investments in creating more channels for collaboration, employee voice, and cross-functional input. These aren’t performative gestures, but structural commitments to how we work. From expanded listening sessions to initiatives driven directly by employee feedback, we've worked hard to ensure our mission isn't just stated, but lived. We appreciate you taking the time to share your perspective.
1.0
Feb 4, 2026

Disappointed

Anonymous employee
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Pros

My direct manager and my team are the only people keeping me around.

Cons

Leadership is failing. No value in people anymore.

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Cotopaxi Response
4mo
Thank you for sharing your perspective. We’re glad to hear you’ve had a positive experience with your direct manager and team, as strong local leadership and collaboration matter deeply to us. We also recognize that broader leadership expectations and alignment are critical as we continue to grow. We remain focused on strengthening clarity, accountability, and connection across the organization. – Cotopaxi Leadership Team
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