Cowan Systems reviews

3.0

41% would recommend to a friend

(286 total reviews)

Joe Cowan

49% approve of CEO

38% positive business outlook

Cowan Systems has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 286 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Cowan Systems employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Transportation & Logistics industry (3.5 stars).

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286 reviews
5.0
Jan 7, 2014

Entrepreneurial company for hard working people.

Anonymous employee
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Pros

The organization is seeing steady growth, and because of this growth, there are a lot of opportunities to advance. In order to make an impact in the company, you must be willing to work hard and put forth the effort. The company is entrepreneurial minded, and is for those who like to take initiative and be rewarded for their hard work.

Cons

It can be challenging at times, but what you put into it is what you get out of it; well worth the reward at the end of the day.

4.0
Dec 9, 2013
Recommend
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Pros

I was hired as an entry level sales representative as my first job out of college. I can honestly say that I have learned a ton, like coming to work every day, and I have made good money in my time here. The brokerage division of Cowan is fairly young (Cowan has only been doing brokerage for about five years or so). As a result, most hires in brokerage are either right out of school or maybe have a couple years or work experience. This is a results oriented business, the people who work the hardest generally have the best clients and make the most money. There are reports sent out every morning so everyone knows exactly where their numbers stand in comparision to other sales reps. My first year I am on pace to make about 45k - 50k, most sales reps in their second year are making between 65k and 70k. In the Baltimore area, compared to people I know and their jobs, that is not bad money at all.

Cons

-- Since Cowan is fairly new to brokerage, it is hard to tell where the division is headed. When I started there were 16 people in the Baltimore brokerage department, now there are 24. -- You can put in a lot of work, land a new customer, and if the carrier you plan on a load screws up, you look bad. It is part of the business, but still it can be frustrating. -- Typical work day is 7:30 am to 5:30 pm

5.0
Dec 6, 2013
Recommend
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Pros

Been employed at Cowan systems for a year now. I must say it has been a very rewarding thus far. Have been able to implement my knowledge of the industry without the micromanagement ive been exposed to in the past. i have been fortunate enough to have made some serious money and its only getting better. The management really recognizes employee acievements by rewarding you with bonuses and the old fashioned "good job". Pople are here to help and assist you to be more and make more

Cons

Its a small office and we need more people to fill in empty seats. The rest will follow.

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