Awesome company for go-getters! - Terrotory Manager Alton Lane Employee Review

This has been the most rewarding job I've ever had. The company has 45 employees and made close to 20 promotions in the last 12 months and we are continuing to grow and push boundaries. It's not for everyone, this is a startup, and we work hard and until the job is done, but I have felt supported every step in my career here and have had the opportunity to work next to some of the smartest, most creative and hardest working team members in my entire career.

Covid was EXTREMELY challenging in our industry, but we made it through better and stronger then ever. We sometimes have to take calls or reply to emails after hours, but that's the sign of an employer that instills drive and success. I wish there were defined career paths, but we're a startup, team members have written their own job descriptions for roles that would benefit the company and its trajectory.

The brand has a good concept and the product quality is solid. The frontline staff are generally great people who are trying their best despite the circumstances.

The primary issue at Alton Lane is a leadership team that is stuck in the past and completely disconnected from the daily realities of the business. Antiquated Leadership: The executive mindset is outdated. They rely on old strategies that don't work in the current market, yet they are unwilling to listen to feedback from the people actually doing the work. Echo Chamber Culture: Leadership doesn't want innovators; they want "yes people." If you provide honest feedback or suggest improvements, you are viewed as "not a team player." This has created a culture where no one speaks the truth to power, and management remains in the dark. Unrealistic Expectations: Goals and KPIs are set with zero basis in reality. Leadership has no clue what is actually happening on, leading to impossible demands that inevitably result in burnout and high turnover. No Investment in Staff: Between the lack of a 401k match and the absence of bonuses, it’s clear they view employees as a cost to be minimized rather than an asset to be developed.