We are REI Network, L.P., a growing SaaS company in Houston, Texas dedicated to supporting real estate investors. Our mission is to help our customers change their lives by providing them the information, tools, and services they need to become successful real estate investors. Among our products, we offer affordable real estate investing leads, training, and tools to investors around the country. Established in 2005, we were recently included in the Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest-growing private businesses and chosen as a Best Place to Work in Houston three years in a row.

Hi, I'm Alex, partner and president of REI Network.

As business grows, I am looking for someone to serve as a trusted team member and help us keep up with the demands and intricacies of running a company. I have assembled an incredible team to take REI to its next phase, but now I need someone to work directly with me to oversee all that we have set out to do. If you have a true love and passion for supporting people, helping to grow an organization from the ground up, and collaborating with a team of individuals who are passionate, innovative, and delivering real-world value every day, this is for you.

As Executive Assistant, I'll be relying on you to keep things running smoothly day to day so I can focus on growing the business, and you'll quickly become a very important person in my organization. As such trust is HUGE for me. Your main responsibilities will include:

Reporting and data processing: I rely on A LOT of reporting to gain a clear view of how the business is doing and where it’s headed, so you’ll be in charge of generating and updating reports pulling in from different data sources on a weekly and monthly basis using Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets. While I don’t expect you to interpret those reports, you must gain a clear understanding of what those different data points mean so you feel confident in updating those reports accurately. Your tasks will include:

• Assist on the reconciliation of earning reports
• Accounts receivable and invoice management
• Bookkeeping and transaction reporting (Quickbooks) 

Research and Information Gathering: I am often investigating different solutions or vetting potential partners for our business, and you will be in charge of conducting research to help us determine the best course of action. For example, I may ask you to collect proposals for a print piece we want to mail to our customers, or ask you to prepare a report telling me all I need to know about blockchain technology. I don’t expect you to master these subjects, but you should be able to identify key information I need to know and paint a full, detailed picture of that subject. Your tasks will include:

• Documentation management
• Drafting proposals and collecting vendor quotes
• Coordinating travel and event planning

Operations Support: If you have an inbox overflowing with hundreds of unread emails, then this position is likely not for you. This is because eventually you'll also be in charge of reading all of my incoming emails, tagging the critical ones that I should look at and handling the rest of them. As part of this you will support our client relationships and make sure things are happening when they should and everyone involved is aware. You'll be in charge of managing all appointments for me during the day, dealing with the back and forth scheduling, handling cancellations, and ensuring I have all meeting info (agenda, time zone, directions, other person's bio, etc) so I can open appointment and GO! Your tasks will include:

• Maintaining and updating CRM records
• Account Management support 
• Email and calendar management
• Office Management

Perhaps the most important thing of all is that you are someone who anticipates needs and are able to get the ball rolling on projects and requests to make sure that everything is ready for me to focus on what I need to be focusing. You need to be able to think ahead to anticipate any challenges I might face and come up with solutions ahead of time on your own.

This is an exciting job for someone who actually gives a damn… also for someone who is a go-getter and embraces change and growth.

Experience REQUIREMENTS:

Stickler for Detail: You have truly ASTOUNDING attention to detail. I'm a perfectionist, so you’ll need to fill in the details, and be absolutely anal about it. I need correspondence, emails, schedules, to all be as perfect as possible. Remember that you’ll be representing me and REI, so if an email has typos, I'll be very annoyed and it could cost me money.

Computer Literate, Particularly in Microsoft Excel: You must be very computer literate.... My entire business runs on technology.... That means that you have to be comfortable figuring things out when it comes to software and things on the web.

Bookkeeping and Payment Processing Experience: You have at least 2-3 years' experience in bookkeeping, uploading and reconciling transactions using Quickbooks, issuing invoices, recording payments, creating general journal entries, and producing financial reports.

Excellent Written and Verbal English: You have to able to communicate extremely well in writing and on the phone. This means structure, proper use of nouns and adjectives, etc. Your ability to communicate precisely is very important to minimize error and make sure that we are being effective as a team.

Ability to Prioritize and Manage Time Effectively: You LOVE checklists! Your first instinct the moment you have a project in your hand is to create a checklist. You love guidelines and having everything spelled out in detail. You love organization and making sure that everything is exactly where it needs to be. You also HATE a messy desk or office.

Personality REQUIREMENTS:

Control Freak: I need somebody who is a little dictator. I do not want somebody that’s super sweet like “I’m a gummy bear. I’m so happy! I’m sticky sweet from my head to my feet!” NO! I want somebody who’s like “HEY! This is what I need. Get it to me!” And I'm like “Ahhh here you go!” You will be the overseer of order!

Quick Thinker: You must be able to think on your feet. You will often be asked to make decisions for me, so I'm looking for someone who is able to analyze the situation, consider the available options and repercussions, and make decisions based on the values I'll impart in you.

Doer: You are going to be asked to do things for me and work independently, so I'm looking for someone who is action-driven, not a procrastinator.

Passion: You absolutely ADORE what you do. This is important... No clockwatchers! Your focus needs to be on getting the job done--not getting the job done before the whistle blows. I’m a big proponent of work-life balance, and we live by that at REI. However, sometimes I have to sit and finish something after everyone is asleep so that I can push on our goals and deadlines... So you may also have to do the same.

Grit: You know you can do anything you put your mind to and you will get there no matter how hard you have to work at it.

Accountability: You own your work, no matter how big or how small. I’m looking for someone who can truly support me, not add more to my plate. This means that if I give you a task or project, I don’t have to ask you about it again or remind you to do it.

Team player: You understand that we're a team and success is a company KPI, NOT and individual accolade.

Trustworthy: For us to work well together, we need to be able to trust each other. I’m going to be sharing a lot of important and sensitive information with you, and I expect utmost discretion and caution in how you handle that responsibility.

At REI, our goal is to create a stress-free but highly productive and collaborative environment. Our team members love what they do and work together to achieve the company’s lofty goals.

My objective is to fill this role with an amazing person that I can work with for many years to come, providing you with a stable, fulfilling, and rewarding way for you to contribute your gifts to the world. I know I'm asking for a lot, but we also give a lot to our employees. Here, you'll have an amazing opportunity to learn about leadership, organizational growth, digital marketing, and real estate investing and build an amazing career.

You'll have an opportunity to meet and interact with some of the most successful people that I know, and you will be part of something special we are building together.

This is a full-time position that offers competitive pay and benefits, opportunity for growth, and a convenient and stress-free work environment in the heart of Montrose.

BENEFITS:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401K with Company Matching
• 20 Days of Paid vacation
• Company Holidays
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunities for advancement
• Training and professional development opportunities

How to Apply:

If I described you to a T, I’d love to hear from you! To be considered, please click the green “I’m Interested” button to complete your application. Be thorough and impress me!

• Submit your updated resume
• Submit a cover letter listing your qualifications, goals, and availability
• In your cover letter, please name someone you admire and why
• For priority consideration, please include a video introduction of yourself telling me why I should hire you for this job (can be a YouTube or Vimeo link)

To be considered for this role, please apply by 2/15/2022.

For more information about us and our team, visit www.reinetworklp.com