Marketing and Advertising Management/Support
Assist in the development and execution of marketing strategies and related tasks for certain portfolio companies.
Manage and collaborate with certain leadership within portfolio companies.
Coordinate with clients, external marketing teams, agencies, and partners.
Private Equity and Deal Flow Management
Support in sourcing, evaluating, and managing investment opportunities.
Assist with due diligence processes for potential acquisitions and investments.
Organize and manage deal flow, ensuring timely follow-up on key actions.
Building relationships with principals of potential key acquisitions.
M&A and Business Transactions Support
Manage M&A deal processes, including coordination of legal, banking, financial, and operational tasks.
Liaise with lawyers, accountants, bankers, and advisors for various business transactions.
Ensure smooth transaction processes and manage documentation, deadline management, due diligence, and reporting.
Real Estate Portfolio Management
Assist with the management of certain real estate holdings, including property acquisitions, leasing, maintenance, and tenant communications.
Help coordinate financial reporting, budgeting, entity structures, and property valuations.
Manage relationships with contractors, property managers, and other vendors.
General Administrative and Executive Support
Help manage Blake's schedule, email, appointments, and daily activities.
Draft, review, and manage business correspondence, proposals, and contracts.
Organize meetings, events, and travel arrangements for Blake and other stakeholders.
Project and Task Management
Help prioritize/outsource projects and day to day tasks across multiple business streams.
Provide executive-level assistance on high-priority tasks, ensuring deadlines are met.
Stay on top of key deliverables and progress across all areas.
Necessary Skillsets:
Strong understanding of marketing and advertising, particularly in a portfolio or multi-company context.
Financial acumen literacy, including familiarity with capital raising, M&A, accounting, and legal processes.
Knowledge of M&A deal flow and how businesses transact within the marketplace.
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Empathic, situationally aware and having an eye for the details.
Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and work independently.
Proficient in software such as project management tools, CRM systems, and financial software.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and adapt to changing priorities.
Visionary problem-solver; identifying and solving problems before they even arise.
Resourcefulness and innovative-somebody who can make the most of limited resources. You should be comfortable working with ambiguity and figuring out ways to move projects forward with what's available.
Commitment to continuous learning.
Leadership. This is very important, as you will have to step into Blake's shoes at many times and directly lead. You'll need to be flexible and adjust your leadership style based on the situation and the individuals you're working with. Leadership is such a broad term, but in this sense, is about being both confident in your own decisions and humble enough to rely on others when needed.
Preferred Experience:
Background in finance, business development, and operations.
Experience with M&A (e.g., commercial banking, business brokering, private equity, investment banking). Huge bonus if you've been directly involved with transactions/transactional management.
Prior experience in a fast-paced, multi-business entrepreneurial environment.
This role will provide the assistant with a broad exposure to various facets of business operations, offering both strategic and tactical involvement in Blake's growing ventures.
Date Posted: 27 March 2025
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