Business Development Operations and Strategy Specialist

Job Description

About the Job

We are seeking a multi-talented individual to serve as a utility player, demonstrating a self-starter attitude and seamlessly handling a wide array of responsibilities with limited oversight. This role requires the ability to manage day-to-day tasks, communicate effectively with executives and management, and develop financial models, among other duties. The primary focus of this position will be supporting the business development team and its objectives.

Our philosophy is rooted in effecting positive change by working For More Than Profit, whether it involves:

• Investing capital to create additional jobs.
• Attracting live events to the Detroit/Cleveland areas.
• Revitalizing buildings.
• Activating public spaces.

About The Role

This role encompasses a diverse set of responsibilities critical to our operations:

• Operational Support: Ensure the smooth running of the office by managing schedules, coordinating meetings, and facilitating efficient internal communication.
• Project Coordination: Actively participate in high-level meetings, meticulously complete and distribute meeting minutes, follow up with partners, manage next steps, and project manage key tasks. This includes collaborating with various internal teams to meet project deadlines and deliverables, maintaining thorough documentation, tracking progress, and preparing requested reports.
• Financial Analysis: Develop comprehensive financial models and projections for key projects and budgets.
• Event Coordination: Plan and execute tours, partner visits, leader meetings, conferences, and live event logistics, followed by tracking and reporting on outcomes.
• Strategic Contribution: Conduct research as requested and distill complex documents, concepts, or information into clear and concise key points for strategic decision-making.

About You

We are looking for a candidate who possesses the following key attributes:

• Self-directed approach: Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Ability to communicate effectively: Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite: Expert-level command of Excel, PowerPoint, and Word is required.

What You’ll Get

Our team members are central to our strategy, innovation, and growth. Therefore, we prioritize the health and well-being of not just you, but your entire family. We offer extensive support on an individual level and various resources to help you live your best life. We are proud to provide eligible team members with comprehensive perks and health benefits designed to give you peace of mind. Simply put: We’ve got your back. Check out our full list of Benefits and Perks.

About Us

Detroit-based Rock Ventures serves and connects Rocket Mortgage Founder and Cleveland Cavaliers Majority Owner Dan Gilbert’s portfolio of more than 100 companies. The Family of Companies’ mission is to increase growth, innovation, and prosperity in the cities where its thousands of team members live, work, and play. Key initiatives include real estate development, community investments, and economic development.

This job description is an outline of the primary responsibilities of this position and may be modified at the discretion of the company at any time. Decisions related to employment are not based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. The company provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations in completing the application and/or participating in the application process should contact a member of the Human Resources team, at Careers@Rocket.com.