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Residential Product Training Specialist

Summit Broadband Inc., Clearwater, FL, United States


Summit Broadband is a leading fiber‑optics telecommunications provider based in Florida and provides data, voice, video, and high‑speed internet services to residential and commercial customers, as well as ethernet and dark fiber transport to carrier and wholesale customers. Providing superior customer service experience since 1994, Summit Broadband owns and operates its own fiber‑optic networks, with a reach of nearly 5,500 route miles, serving multiple communities and industries. Summit Broadband is a member of the Grain Management portfolio of companies.

Job Title: Residential Product Training Specialist Location: Florida – Southwest Florida, Clearwater, FL or Central Florida preferred (Travel Required) Department: Marketing / Customer Experience Reports To: Sr. Director of Product Status: Full‑Time/Exempt Position Overview The Residential Product Training Specialist plays a critical role in driving customer engagement, customer satisfaction, product adoption, and revenue growth across Summit Broadband’s residential bulk and ROE communities.

This individual will partner closely with Community Account Managers (CAMs) and Marketing Managers to deliver engaging, on‑site and virtual training experiences that educate residents on Summit’s products, services, and self‑service tools.

The role is highly visible and hands‑on—serving as a customer‑facing brand ambassador—with a direct impact on take‑rate growth, customer satisfaction, and digital adoption (My Account Portal).

Key Responsibilities Training & Community Engagement

Develop and manage a comprehensive product and services training calendar across residential bulk properties

Lead on‑site training sessions during and for:

New property deployments

Resident onboarding and move‑ins

Sponsored community events and lobby hours

Semi‑annual product refresh training for existing and renewed properties

Attend evening town halls and educational sessions to maximize resident participation

Serve as an engaging, approachable educator—especially effective with diverse audiences including senior residents

Customer Education & Product Adoption

Educate residents on:

Internet, Wi‑Fi, and TV products (including streaming platforms and video migration support)

Value‑added services and upgrades

My Account Portal

features (billing, upgrades, troubleshooting, scheduling)

Drive

self‑service adoption

to reduce service calls and improve customer experience

Support initiatives that increase

take rates and upsell conversions

such as putting not limited to door hanging and flying at select properties

Light Technical Support (Level 1)

Provide basic, resident‑friendly technical assistance, including:

Resetting modems/routers

Rebooting devices

Replacing phone batteries or simple equipment troubleshooting

Bridge communication between residents and technical support teams when escalation is needed

Content Development & Marketing Collaboration

Partner with Marketing and Product Management to:

Develop

training materials, guides, and presentations

Create

short‑form educational videos

and tutorials

Support community‑specific campaigns and communications

Ensure all materials align with Summit’s brand and product messaging

Program & Project Management

Lead coordination of

customer education initiatives and tools

across properties

Identify gaps in customer knowledge and recommend improvements

Track participation, engagement, and outcomes from training sessions

Provide feedback and insights to improve:

Product positioning

Training effectiveness

Customer experience

Performance Metrics (KPIs)

Increase in

take rate / upsell conversions

within assigned communities

Growth in

My Account Portal adoption and usage

Reduction in

basic service calls and truck rolls

Resident engagement and attendance at training events

Customer satisfaction and feedback scores

Qualifications Required

2–3+ years of experience in training, education, or customer‑facing roles

Strong

presentation and facilitation skills

(in‑person and virtual)

Excellent

interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to connect with a wide range of audiences, including senior populations

Comfortable delivering both structured and informal training sessions

Strong organizational and time management skills

Must be able to pass criminal background, MVR, and drug screenings

Preferred

Experience in telecommunications, broadband, or technology services

Experience supporting residential communities or property‑based customers

Familiarity with customer portals, streaming platforms, or Wi‑Fi solutions

Work Environment & Requirements

Ability to travel frequently across Florida communities

Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings for resident events and town halls

Comfortable working both independently and cross‑functionally

What Success Looks Like

Residents feel confident using Summit products without needing support

Communities see increased engagement and satisfaction

CAMs view this role as a critical partner in driving take and retention

Marketing gains scalable, reusable education content and tools

The company benefits from higher revenue per customer and lower support costs

Improved NPS scores at key properties including renewal properties

Maintain high NPS scores at new properties

Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Summit Broadband, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Summit Broadband participates in the E‑Verify program.

Summit Broadband

is a

drug and tobacco free workplace.

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