Sales Coordinator & Executive Support

Sales Coordinator & Executive Support (Construction)

Location: On-site – Gardena, CA

Reports To: CFO / Owner

Status: Full-Time, Hourly (Non-Exempt)

Industry: Construction / Public Works

About the Role

L. Johnson Construction is hiring a highly organized and proactive entry level Sales Coordinator & Executive Support to support the Owner and help drive new project opportunities.

This role combines executive support with hands-on involvement in identifying and preparing new construction bid opportunities. It’s a great opportunity for someone who enjoys organization, research, and contributing directly to company growth.

This is a high-trust, high-impact position in a family-owned construction company with opportunities to increase earnings through performance.

Compensation & Growth Opportunity

• Hourly Pay: $25 per hour
• Lead Bonus: $100 per completed, qualified lead
• Contract Bonus: Additional percentage compensation when a lead becomes an awarded project
• Opportunity to grow into estimating, sales coordination, or operations roles over time

What You’ll Do

Executive & Office Support

• Manage the Owner’s calendar and scheduling priorities
• Answer and route incoming calls professionally
• Handle mail, correspondence, and office coordination
• Maintain organized digital and physical filing systems
• Support daily office operations and administrative needs

Construction Lead Research & Sales Support

• Research upcoming construction projects that fit company criteria
• Identify opportunities through public agencies, cities, and bid platforms (PlanetBids, etc.)
• Contact agencies to gather project information when needed
• Prepare organized “lead packages” including:
• Scope of work
• Bid timelines and requirements
• Key contacts and project details
• Track leads from discovery through bid submission and results
• Target production of ~10 qualified leads per week

Systems & Reporting

• Use Microsoft Office daily (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Maintain tracking spreadsheets and reports
• Learn and use company systems (QuickBooks, Buildertrend, Asana)
• Keep notes, deadlines, and follow-ups organized and up to date

What We’re Looking For

• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Strong time management and ability to meet deadlines
• Reliable, honest, and self-motivated
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable learning new systems and technology
• Able to manage multiple priorities and work independently
• Must be available to work on-site in Gardena during business hours

Preferred Experience (Not Required)

• Prior experience in masonry construction, estimating and tracking leads, sales support, and administrative roles.
• Administrative or executive assistant background
• Experience supporting a small business owner
• Sales support or lead tracking experience
• Education or coursework in finance, construction management, business, or a related field is a plus

What Success Looks Like

• The office runs smoothly and efficiently
• The Owner’s schedule is organized and prioritized
• Leads are consistently researched and prepared on time
• Information is accurate, complete, and actionable
• The role contributes directly to new project opportunities

L. Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• Do you have the availability to work in Gardenia starting at 6am, Mon-Fri?

Experience:

• Office: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person