Does Ernest pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Ernest employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Ernest. This rating has improved by 14% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Ernest?

38% of Ernest employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Ernest 3.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 2.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Ernest?

Client Relationship Manager (61) , Client Coordinator (17) , Sales Representative (15) , Customer Relationship Manager (14) , CRM (7) , Sales (6) , Merchandiser (5) , Account Manager (4) , Expeditor (4) , Buyer (3) , Director of Client Relations (3) , Strategic Account Manager (3) , Accountant (2) , Accounting (2) , CRM Manager (2)

What are the pros of working at Ernest according to real employee reviews?

"Great culture and very family oriented feel." ((in 29 reviews)); "Great people working in the office" ((in 15 reviews)); "The hourly pay was good" ((in 9 reviews)); "Great company culture" ((in 8 reviews)); "Friendly team who wants you to succeed" ((in 6 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Ernest according to real employee reviews?

"Fresno office has office staff that constantly belittle and talk down to warehouse, management allows it, basically promotes it." ((in 13 reviews)); "Overwhelming amount of products with little training for someone new to the industry." ((in 9 reviews)); "Upper management on West Coast completely out of touch with East Coast practices." ((in 5 reviews)); "401k benefits could be better." ((in 5 reviews)); "You do field rides with your manager or another manager almost once a week." ((in 4 reviews))

What are employees saying about Ernest redundancies in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Ernest redundancy and their outlook for job security at Ernest in 2026.

Ernest Reviews

2.9

38% would recommend to a friend

(247 total reviews)

Tim Wilson

67% approve of CEO

49% positive business outlook

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Ratings trend for the last 6 months (247 reviews)

Ernest has an employee rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 247 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Ernest employee rating is 22% below average for employers within the Media and communication industry (3.7 stars).

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247 reviews

1.0

20 Jan 2014

Fired with no warning/justification before first month was up

Customer relationship manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

The other sales reps are fantastic and helpful! They are all in the same boat as you and more veteran reps are always willing to give tips.

Cons

Absolutely no feedback. I was never reprimanded or warned and was on track to meet my first sales goal and I was let go with no notice. Since I'd taken a pay cut to come work here after 6 months of being recruited by them, this was a very poor outcome.

1.0

11 Sept 2016

Worst business move I've ever made

Sales representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

The buyers and other office staff are very helpful. Also, the warehouse staff are incredibly friendly. The owner is a very sweet older gentleman but besides that you are set up to fail.

Cons

Management does not care about you at all. I know of several people that they trick into leaving their current positions to work for them. I can't believe a company will heartlessly hire so many people with families and children only to let them go with no notice or reason. If you do not bend over backwards to share your private life or listen to their life stories instead of working you will be shunned. If you do not put on a fake smile and chit chat with the older ladies you will be reported and forced to talk to them more. Work people. Or don't lie about the family environment and let people be genuine without judgement or expectations of people's personalities be the same as yours. Stay away from this company!

1.0

17 June 2014

They hire you because your book of business.

Client relationship manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

If you have book of business they are interest to tap in, they will hard-sell this job position to you with every benefits "imaginable". Office staffs and buyer will do their best to assist you "with company's buying power" to win the bid from your prospects and customers.

Cons

Before you accept this job, you will need to have your book of business that is ready to buy right now. Start from zero will only lead you up to 60 days max to get fired after their training. This company will let you go without warning and their price is not competitive at all if you seeking mid-to-large accounts. Have bunch small accounts who buy min $300/order will not pay the salary company pay you.

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