Director of Client Relations
Quick Summary
San Antonio, TX Sales Territory: Local radius Full-time | Base Salary + Bonus | Comprehensive Benefits | Exceptional Culture Salary range and comp: 100 - 130k + bonus + perks At Ernest,
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.
Responsibilities
~1 min read- Motivate and manage a team of B2B Client Relationship Managers (aka outside sales reps)
- Drive performance, accountability, and professional development
- Coach your team in sales strategies, tools, and account planning
- Lead monthly sales meetings and conduct regular reviews to keep goals on track
- Serve as the go-to sales leader for your region internally and externally
- Build authentic, lasting relationships with business clients
- Represent Ernest at appreciation events, sports outings, and client meetings
- Partner with supplier reps to drive value and strengthen relationships
- Guide and support your Client Relationship Managers as they hunt for new business and grow key accounts
- Equip your team to uncover client needs, deliver customized solutions, and build long-term loyalty
- Coach CRMs to deepen account penetration and maximize GTM growth across their portfolios
- Be a strategic partner in removing roadblocks, navigating client challenges, and ensuring successful outcomes
- Create and execute a yearly business plan focused on profitable growth
- Recommend process improvements to elevate the sales function
- Support company policies related to credit, collections, pricing, and more
- Approve pricing deviations and oversee sales promotions, campaigns, and contests
- Proven B2B outside sales success
- Experience managing and growing an outside B2B sales team
- Strong leadership, communication, and coaching abilities
- Track record of strategic thinking and operational execution
- Confidence in building rapport at all levels from clients to colleagues
- Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record
- Industry experience not required but relevant outside sales experience is a must
We don’t just build sales teams, we build careers. Our culture is rooted in connection, development, and a shared belief that when one of us moves forward, we all move forward. You’ll be empowered to lead, equipped to succeed, and supported by a team that celebrates every win, big or small.
Let’s build something great together!
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Ernest is a nationwide company, but did you know that our humble roots started in a Los Angeles garage? Brothers Ernie and Charles Wilson founded the company in 1946 with a dedication to customized service. Even after decades of delivering great packaging to our customers, that commitment has never changed. We always find the best solution to fit our customers’ needs, even if we have to invent it!
Listing Details
- Posted
- February 26, 2026
- First seen
- March 26, 2026
- Last seen
- April 22, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 27
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 22%
- Scored at
- April 22, 2026
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