Client Relationship Manager

For over 80 years,
Ernest has been committed to the success of our extended family, our customers, our employees, and the packaging industry itself. When you work with Ernest, you’ll enjoy the advantages of learning proven methods of success, a proactive approach, and having fun while earning what you’re worth with a lot of really awesome people.

Sales Territory:
Local Radius to Detroit, MI

Workplace:
Hybrid of Field, Remote, Office

Competitive Base | Uncapped Commissions | Bonuses | Benefits | Car Allowance

At Ernest, we don’t just build careers—we build community. Our culture is rooted in putting our people first and celebrating wins big and small. When you join Ernest, you become part of a connected culture where you’re valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.

• Engage potential clients through proactive, in‑person outreach and meaningful relationship‑building within your territory
• Develop a book of business through new client acquisition
• Manage and grow the accounts you open—these are yours to keep
• Offer solutions with our products in packaging, automation, janitorial, safety, and beyond
• Represent the Ernest brand with professionalism and personality

• Uncapped earnings
  :
  Base salary + commission + bonuses + car allowance
• Residual income from your accounts (even years down the line). High impact, high reward. $200k–$400k isn’t a stretch—it’s the standard for our best.
• Culture that clicks
  :
  Fun, supportive, driven—we root for each other
• Legacy with lift
  : 79+ years of innovation, and we’re still growing

• Passion for sales and relationship‑building
• Previous experience in outside sales
• Hunter mentality with a knack for face‑to‑face engagement
• Resilience, positivity, and an entrepreneurial gritty spirit