Business Development Operations and Strategy Specialist

Job Description

Business Development Operations and Strategy Specialist | Rock Ventures

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Rock Ventures, located in Detroit, MI. Rock Ventures serves and connects the portfolio of over 100 companies owned by Rocket Mortgage Founder and Cleveland Cavaliers Majority Owner Dan Gilbert. The company’s mission is to increase growth, innovation, and prosperity in cities through initiatives like real estate development, community investments, and economic development, working “For More Than Profit.” This role is crucial for supporting the business development team’s objectives, handling diverse responsibilities from daily operations to strategic contributions, and directly contributing to the company’s impactful initiatives.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Detroit, MI
• Mission: Support the business development team and its objectives by managing diverse operational, strategic, and financial responsibilities to effect positive change.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

What You’ll Actually Do
• 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, collaborating with internal teams to meet deadlines and maintain documentation.
• 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.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Ability to serve as a utility player, demonstrating a self-starter attitude and seamlessly handling a wide array of responsibilities with limited oversight.
• Experience: Expert-level command of Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Skills: Self-directed approach, strong verbal and written communication skills, and proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite.