Supports adoption, configuration, rollout, and optimization of multifamily ancillary technology platforms. Provides subject matter expertise, user support, training, documentation, vendor coordination, release testing, and proactive performance intervention. Evaluates and helps deploy AI-driven leasing and resident engagement tools, tracks vendor issues and service levels, gathers field feedback, and advises property and corporate teams on technology best practices and workflow improvements.
Job Title
Multifamily Ancillary Services Product Specialist(https://careers.cushmanwakefield.com/)
Job Description Summary
The Multifamily Ancillary Services Product Specialist is a technology resource supporting the Ancillary Technology team. The primary focus of this position is the management of technology solutions driving adoption, proactive intervention, and internal consultancy. Team members need to effectively coordinate with the vendor, Ancillary Services and Operations leadership to meet department/client needs.Job Description
- Adoption – drive utilization of assigned ancillary technology products across property and corporate teams; monitor engagement data, identify gaps, and partner with Operations leadership on site-level adoption plans
- Best Practice Guidance – develop and maintain standard operating procedures, workflows, and job aids; advise teams on how to use each platform to its full capability and align usage across the portfolio
- SME Support – act as subject matter expert and primary escalation point for assigned products; resolve user questions and coordinate with vendor support on issues requiring vendor action
- Proactive Intervention – review usage and performance reporting to identify underperforming sites or workflows, and intervene with targeted outreach, retraining, or configuration changes before issues escalate
- AI Enablement – support the evaluation, configuration, and rollout of AI-driven leasing and resident engagement tools; monitor conversation quality, escalation handling, and response accuracy, and partner with vendors on tuning and guardrails
- Partner with L&D to develop resources and training that ensure teams have current and accurate product knowledge, including onboarding materials, refresher sessions, and release-specific communications
- Lead configuration, validation, and rollout of new ancillary technology products and feature releases across the portfolio.
- Support property and corporate teams through platform migrations, upgrades, and workflow optimization initiatives.
- Support vendor release testing, validation, release communications, and training rollout.
- Track open vendor tickets and escalations through resolution and monitor vendor performance against contracted service levels.
- Document best practices, technical procedures, and training materials.
- Collaborate with Product Managers and Ancillary Services leadership to support adoption and ancillary revenue growth initiatives.
- Gather field feedback on product enhancements, operational needs, and emerging technology trends, and channel it to the vendor and Product Managers.
- Serve as a trusted internal consultant and technical advisor to Operations and corporate stakeholders.
- Provide support on additional tasks and projects as required
Position Requirements
- 2–3 years of experience supporting property technology platforms such as Yardi RentCafe, RealPage Suite, EliseAI, Knock, or Happy Co. Additional technology solutions may require support as business needs evolve.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis tools
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical property and corporate audiences
- Experience delivering training or user support to distributed field teams
- Ability to manage multiple platforms and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.
The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.
The compensation for the position is: $ 63,750.00 - $75,000.00Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email [email protected]. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.
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