Ergon Asphalt and Emulsions - Sales Assistant, Memphis, TN

Ergon Asphalt and Emulsions is seeking a Sales Assistant for the Sales and Marketing Department to support operations out of the Flowood, MS, or Memphis, TN area. The Sales Assistant provides administrative and customer service support to the sales team, helping to ensure effective communication with clients, accurate processing of orders, and efficient coordination of sales activities. This position contributes to the company's mission by supporting asphalt and emulsions sales growth, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency.

- Associate or bachelor's degree in business, Marketing, or related field preferred. Equivalent experience is acceptable.

- 1–3 years of administrative, sales support, or customer service experience (preferably in construction materials, asphalt, emulsions, or related industries).

- Strong organizational and time management skills.

- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.

- Team-oriented, with a proactive and customer-focused mindset.

Duties And Responsibilities

- Provide administrative support to the sales team, including preparing proposals, reports, and presentations.

- Manage customer inquiries, coordinate responses, and ensure follow-up with clients.

- Process sales orders, confirm delivery details, and track order status in coordination with logistics and operations.

- Maintain and update customer databases, price lists, and sales records.

- Support the preparation and organization of customer meetings, trade shows, and industry events.

- Assist with market research, competitor tracking, and gathering of customer feedback.

- Coordinate with technical and laboratory teams to ensure customers receive timely product information and samples.

- Prepare weekly and monthly sales activity reports for management review.

- Perform other duties as assigned to support the sales team's success.

Why Ergon Inc.?

At Ergon, we are a relationship-driven, family-owned company that values each employee's growth and contributions. Headquartered in Flowood, Mississippi, we take pride in maintaining a close-knit, small-company atmosphere while offering exceptional career opportunities. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

- Competitive pay

- 401(k) matching & profit sharing

- Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

- Short- and Long-Term Disability Plans

- Additional voluntary benefits

- Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave

- Tuition assistance

At Ergon Inc., We Live By Our Core Values

- Empowered Service: Together, we're committed to delivering unparalleled service. We do what's right, provide solutions, and foster stronger relationships with our teams and customers. Employee safety is our top priority and the first consideration in all aspects of our service. That's empowered service.

- Selfless Leadership: We lead with compassion and put those around us before ourselves. We don't say we're experts; we demonstrate it through technical expertise, category innovation, and care for what we do. We call this selfless leadership.

- Purposeful Growth: We believe employee and company growth go hand in hand. We build our legacy together to ensure future success through purposeful growth. The company has continually reinvested tremendously back into the business, not just growing for the sake of growing but growing carefully and strategically.

- Respectful Relationships: Together, we foster a culture of respect, acceptance, and diversity of ideas and people. Our differences make us stronger. We're united by our shared values, constantly forging respectful relationships.

Come and join the Ergon team!

Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. A clean MVR is required.

We are an EEO/AAP employer.

Pre-employment background, drug and MVR