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Ernest Packaging Solutions

Full-service packaging solutions for industry

Client Relationship Manager

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
No salary listed
Mid
San Luis Obispo, CA, USA
HybridHybrid of field, remote, and office work; sales territory is a local radius around San Luis Obispo.
Sales & Account ManagementField Sales

About the job

Requirements
  • Previous experience in outside sales is required.
  • A passion for sales and relationship-building is required.
  • The candidate should have a hunter mentality and be effective in face-to-face engagement.
  • The candidate should demonstrate resilience, positivity, and an entrepreneurial spirit.
Responsibilities
  • Engage potential clients through proactive, in-person outreach and relationship-building within the assigned territory.
  • Develop a book of business through new client acquisition.
  • Manage and grow accounts acquired by the representative.
  • Offer solutions using products in packaging, automation, janitorial, safety, and related areas.
  • Represent the company professionally.

About the company

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Ernest Packaging Solutions

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Ernest Packaging Solutions provides packaging and industrial supply services. It helps businesses solve packaging and shipping challenges by offering a full range of products and services, from protective packaging materials to packaging design, sourcing, palletizing, and logistics support. The company works by assessing a client’s needs, selecting the right packaging, and delivering tailored solutions with ongoing service to improve operational efficiency. What sets it apart from competitors is its long history (more than 75 years), family-owned, hands-on approach, and a commitment to treating customers as partners with customized, problem-solving service. The goal is to help clients overcome logistics and packaging obstacles, improve efficiency, and maintain reliable, long-term partnerships through dependable products and tailored support.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Commerce, California

Founded

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What believers are saying

  • 2026 Tijuana facility opened with 60,000 square feet and design-center capabilities.
  • Employee headcount reached 974 by March 2026, showing continued hiring.
  • 80th anniversary coverage and 39 open roles reinforce brand strength and demand.

What critics are saying

  • Packaging distributors face margin pressure if resin, freight, or customer demand swings.
  • Job listings across 39 roles signal growth, but execution risk rises during rapid expansion.
  • Mexico launch and East Coast footprint stretch management; service failures would damage key accounts.

What makes Ernest Packaging Solutions unique

  • 80 years old, family-owned, and still the oldest independent packaging business.
  • Full-service packaging plus design centers, CAD capabilities, and automation support.
  • 14 U.S. markets, plus Tijuana, give Ernest regional reach and faster service.

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Benefits

  • Performance Bonus

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