If you have no ambition and just look for a job - go ahead you can retire here. - Account Manager Stepan Employee Review

2.0
Jul 20, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Stepan company has a strong footprint in terms of production capabilities and Global locations. The company is well known and respected in various industries. The Salaries and benefits are average the work atmosphere is professional.

Cons

Problem is Senior Management and a total lack of leadership. Nobody seems to be accountable nor responsible for any Business decisions also if you look for a creative, innovative and inspiring place to work - stay away! This is an old school management style company and pretty much all important positions are filled with long term employees. The years of service are counting more than performance and achievements which is in my opinion a concept for failure long term. Younger, talented and ambitious employees have no change to impact the direction of the company and have no chance to move up the organization.

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Pros

Great environment to learn and develop for future roles at better opportunities.

Cons

No vertical advancement, terrible annual pay increases that do not keep up with inflation. Job scope stretched well beyond what was originally expected and pay increases did not keep up at all. My advice would be go into this job with a strategy to learn as much as you can and then exit for something better paying after 1-3 years.

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