Construction Sales PA

Ward Personnel; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ward Personnel is seeking a proactive Personal Assistant with strong secretarial skills and a background in construction sales support. Based in Little Island, Cork, this full-time role offers hybrid work flexibility and a base salary of €50,000–€70,000 plus commission on new business.

You will coordinate site visits, manage client data, and drive outbound outreach to build industry relationships while supporting the commercial team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Personal Assistant, Secretary, or Sales Administrator.
• Hands-on experience with CRM platforms and construction project software.
• Confident telephone communication skills for outbound calls and inquiries.
• Strong attention to detail with ability to track deadlines.
• Ability to commute to Little Island, Cork.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily secretarial tasks, executive scheduling, and email correspondence.
• Log, track, and coordinate on-site sales visits, project meetings, and estimator itineraries.
• Conduct outbound sales calls to target leads, follow up on project tenders, and qualify inquiries.
• Maintain, update, and manage project data within the construction CRM.
• Support the pipeline generation leading to project awards.

Skills

Personal Assistant

Sales Administration

CRM systems

Telephony skills

Attention to detail

Commute to Little Island

Tools

CRM platforms

Construction software

Job description

Construction Sales PA Location: Little Island, Cork / Hybrid (Home & Office) Salary: €50,000 - €70,000 basic + Commission on new business Position Type: Full-Time / Flexible We are seeking a proactive, highly organized Personal Assistant with strong secretarial skills and a background in construction sales support. Based out of our Little Island office in Cork with a flexible hybrid working structure, you will act as the administrative backbone of our commercial team, coordinating site visits, managing client data, and driving outbound outreach to build industry

Responsibilities

• Manage daily secretarial tasks, executive scheduling, and email correspondence.
• Log, track, and coordinate on-site sales visits, project meetings, and estimator itineraries.
• Conduct outbound sales calls to target leads, follow up on project tenders, and qualify incoming inquiries.
• Maintain, update, and manage project data precision within the construction CRM platform.
• Support the pipeline generation that leads to successful project awards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Personal Assistant, Secretary, or Sales Administrator, ideally within the construction or built environment sectors.
• Hands-on experience working with CRM platforms and construction project software.
• Confident telephone communication skills for making outbound sales, qualifying leads, and following up on bids.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to track tight project and tender deadlines.
• Ability to commute to Little Island, Cork.

Desirable Experience and Skills

• Experience with electronic document management systems such as SharePoint, Procore, ASite, BIM 360 or similar.
• Familiarity with construction workflows, approval cycles, audit trails and project handover requirements.
• Ability to work confidently with a broad team of engineers, construction managers, planners, quality teams, contractors and client representatives.
• Proactive approach to chasing actions, resolving document issues and maintaining document discipline.

A competitive remuneration package is on offer dependent on skills and experience.