Executive Assistant

Nashville Public Radio; Millbrae (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Professional development opportunities

Real growth potential

Job summary

A leading real estate agency is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the CEO and manage sales pipelines. This full-time position includes responsibilities such as calendar management, communications, and operations coordination within a hybrid work environment. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience and demonstrate strong communication and organizational skills. A competitive salary of $85,000 - $120,000 is offered, along with benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience as Executive Assistant, Operations Coordinator, or similar role.
• Ability to manage complex calendars and prioritize competing demands.
• Experience with CRM systems or sales pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Manage CEO's professional calendar and email.
• Coordinate meetings with stakeholders and handle travel arrangements.
• Build workflows to enhance operational efficiency.

Skills

Organized

Proactive

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Discretion

Job description

Executive Assistant & Sales Support

We're looking for someone organized, proactive, and ready to own the operational backbone that keeps a CEO and sales pipelines running smoothly.

At OWN Real Estate, we help over 100 families each year buy and sell homes across the Bay Area. We're a 20-agent team producing $200M+ annually, backed by 15 years of operating experience. We're also building Studio 1651, our in‑house media agency, which means this role touches real estate operations, content production, and business development.

The Company

Own Real Estate has been a trusted name in real estate since 2004, known for delivering excellent service through a team of specialists who collaborate to achieve clients' buying, selling, and investment goals.

The Role

You'll work directly with our CEO across executive support, sales pipeline management, and operational coordination:

Executive Support & Communications (40%)

Manage CEO's professional calendar with strategic intent, ensuring high‑priority activities get protected time. Triage and manage email inbox, drafting responses and flagging urgent items. Coordinate meetings with internal and external stakeholders including clients, vendors, partners, and professional networks. Handle travel arrangements, events, and special projects. Act as gatekeeper and first point of contact for CEO communications.

Sales Pipeline Support (30%)

Manage seller lead pipeline follow‑up and conversion tracking. Ensure timely responses to inbound inquiries and coordinate listing consultations. Monitor pipeline health across seller leads, recruiting candidates, and commercial opportunities. Update CRM records, track metrics, and provide regular pipeline reports. Support business development initiatives with research, outreach coordination, and relationship management.

Operations & Team Coordination (30%)

Build and document efficient workflows and systems to enhance operations. Support recruiting and retention efforts to attract and retain top talent. Coordinate content creation for social media and newsletter campaigns. Manage relationships with vendors and service providers. Assist in scaling ancillary businesses like staging and cleaning services. Conduct regular reviews of key performance indicators to support informed decision‑making. Act as connector within the team, fostering strong relationships and representing professional standards.

What You'll Do

Executive Support

• Manage CEO calendar with strategic prioritization (not just Tetris)
• Triage inbox and manage email communications—draft responses, flag urgencies, filter noise
• Coordinate internal and external meetings with proper prep and follow‑up
• Handle scheduling conflicts and last‑minute changes efficiently
• Prepare meeting agendas, materials, and post‑meeting action items
• Manage travel logistics and special events
• Serve as professional gatekeeper for CEO's time and attention

Sales & Pipeline Management

• Monitor seller lead pipeline and ensure timely follow‑up
• Coordinate listing consultation scheduling and confirmations
• Track recruiting candidate pipeline and interview coordination
• Update CRM with accurate records across all pipelines
• Generate weekly pipeline reports and conversion metrics
• Support outreach campaigns with personalized communications
• Identify stuck deals or dropped balls and flag for attention
• Coordinate between CEO, agents, and prospects to move opportunities forward

Operations & Content

• Build standard operating procedures and workflow documentation
• Support recruiting efforts with candidate communications and scheduling
• Coordinate social media content calendar and posting schedule
• Manage newsletter campaigns and audience engagement
• Maintain vendor relationships and service provider coordination
• Track KPIs across business units and prepare performance summaries
• Support special projects including ancillary business development
• Act as team liaison fostering internal communication and culture

What We're Looking For

Required

• 3+ years experience as Executive Assistant, Operations Coordinator, or similar role
• Proven ability to manage complex calendars and prioritize competing demands
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with professional polish
• Experience managing CRM systems or sales pipelines
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail and follow‑through
• Self‑directed and proactive—identifies what needs to happen without being told
• Comfortable with technology and learning new platforms quickly
• Discretion with confidential and sensitive information

Preferred

• Experience in real estate, sales, or fast‑paced entrepreneurial environment
• Familiarity with sales pipeline management and lead tracking
• Background supporting C‑level executives or business owners
• Experience with marketing automation, social media management, or content coordination
• Project management skills across multiple concurrent initiatives
• Knowledge of Bay Area real estate market

Personal Attributes

• Anticipates needs before being asked
• Thrives in organized chaos and shifting priorities
• Solutions‑oriented with strong problem‑solving instincts
• Comfortable saying no on behalf of CEO when appropriate
• High emotional intelligence and relationship management skills
• Team player who can also work independently
• Resourceful and adaptable with can‑do attitude
• Professional representation of CEO and company brand

Details

• Full‑time position, hybrid work environment (in‑office and remote based on business needs)
• Primarily based in Northern San Mateo County (Millbrae/South San Francisco area)
• Occasional evening/weekend availability for events or urgent matters
• Salary: $85,000 - $120,000 depending on experience
• Health insurance and benefits package
• Professional development opportunities
• Real growth potential as the business scales

What We Offer

• Direct partnership with CEO in a high‑growth business
• Visibility into strategic decisions and business operations
• Opportunity to build systems and processes that scale
• Collaborative team culture with room to make real impact
• Variety in day‑to‑day work across multiple business functions
• Clear growth path as responsibilities and business expand

If you're organized, proactive, and want to be the operational force multiplier that keeps a CEO and sales pipelines running at peak efficiency, we'd like to hear from you.

To Apply

• To Apply: Send your resume and brief note about your executive support experience to