Altria reviews

3.5

59% would recommend to a friend

(1,362 total reviews)
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Billy Gifford

70% approve of CEO

57% positive business outlook

Altria has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 1,362 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Altria employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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2.0
May 29, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Great benefits. Company car. Decent pay. Great profit sharing.

Cons

Frustrating corporate dynamics. While the company does offer competitive pay, strong benefits, and structured training programs, these positives are often overshadowed by a stifling and outdated corporate culture. Micromanagement was rampant—autonomy was limited, and even seasoned professionals were subject to excessive oversight and rigid processes that left little room for creativity or flexibility. The culture leaned heavily into metrics and compliance, often at the expense of employee morale or real strategic thinking. There’s also a noticeable disconnect between leadership and field teams. Feedback loops are weak, and decisions are often made in a top-down fashion without much consideration for on-the-ground realities. Innovation is talked about a lot, but rarely executed meaningfully due to internal red tape and resistance to change. The work environment can feel toxic, especially for those who value collaboration, transparency, and progressive thinking. It’s a company built for those who thrive in corporate politics and are comfortable navigating internal bureaucracy—not necessarily for those who prioritize modern leadership, agility, or a healthy work-life balance. Ultimately, it’s a place to gain structured experience, but long-term growth and satisfaction are hard to come by unless you’re willing to play by a very rigid set of rules.

1.0
Dec 13, 2020

DON'T WORK FOR THIS COMPANY

Recommend
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Pros

Starting salary is higher than most.

Cons

1. They only promote their favorites. If you're the "teachers pet" you get promoted, regardless of your work skills and knowledge. 2. Company stock has tanked, and everyone has lost almost half of their retirement.

2.0
Jul 11, 2019
Recommend
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Pros

Salary, company car, tuition reimbursement - great perks for a young person right out of college

Cons

-No transparency in promotion/advancement - Employee Rating/Ranking is subjective and very unstructured - Senior management (specifically Florida/Georgia) is HEAVILY bias towards interns and “advanced placement” candidates - Middle management (Market Managers/Unit Managers) are 1-3 years removed from college with no real experience yet being handed the keys to the company - Altria “restructures” aka has company layoffs every 3-5 years - constantly micromanaged - no real sales or analytics skills get utilized - sales reps are just high paid merchandisers

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