Executive and Personal Assistant

Our client, a boutique real estate development firm, is seeking a skilled Executive and Personal Assistant to support the Managing Director.

Real Estate Development Firm: Executive and Personal Assistant to Managing Director
Salary Range: $80,000 - $130,000 + discretionary bonus
Location: Manhattan Beach, Onsite
Hours: 8:30 am - 5:30 pm

About the Role:
We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and resourceful Executive/Personal Assistant to provide comprehensive support to the Managing Director while overseeing day-to-day office operations. This dynamic role requires exceptional attention to detail, a high level of discretion, and the ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently in a fast-paced environment. You will act as the right hand to the executive, as well as the go-to person for ensuring smooth business and personal operations.

Responsibilities:
Executive Support
• Prepare and edit documents, reports, agendas, and presentations
• Take notes during meetings and follow up on action items
• Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
• Track important deadlines and assist with project management
Personal Assistance
• Coordinate personal appointments, reservations, travel, and events
• Assist with household staff communication and scheduling
• Run occasional errands and manage online/personal purchases
Office Management
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the office; maintain a clean, stocked, and organized workspace
• Liaise with vendors, service providers, and building management
• Order office supplies, equipment, and refreshments
• Coordinate team events, celebrations, and offsites
• Onboard new hires and help implement office systems and procedures
Special Projects & Process Improvement
• Step in on ad hoc projects and provide support across departments when needed
• Support preparation for investor updates, lender requests, or acquisition due diligence.
• Help build and improve internal tracking tools and workflows in Excel, Smartsheet, or other platforms.
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Preferred Qualifications:
• 3+ years of experience as a Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant, or Office Manager
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to anticipate needs and exercise sound judgment
• Comfortable managing both professional and personal tasks
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, task/project management tools (Smartsheet or Monday.com), and calendaring systems
• Discreet, trustworthy, and calm under pressure
• Flexible and adaptable to ever-changing priorities
• Positive, proactive and solutions-oriented attitude
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, growing company environment with shifting priorities
• Eagerness to learn the real estate business and take on more strategic and analytical tasks over time

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Please submit your resume for consideration!

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