At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct market research and develop AI tools to enhance sales strategies.
- Company: York Realty Inc., a leader in innovative real estate solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hands-on experience with AI, and collaborative work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for growth in a fast-paced, tech-driven industry.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and shape the future of real estate with AI technology.
- Qualifications: Degree in economics, data science, or related field; coding skills are a plus.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
- Reports to: General Sales Manager
- Position Summary
The AI Specialist is a dual-capability role that combines rigorous market research with hands-on artificial intelligence and automation expertise.
This person manages the data, analysis, visualization, and AI-powered tools that underpin York Realty Inc.'s (the Company) proposals and sales strategy.
The role works closely with Sales, Marketing, and the Owners representatives.
The role is equally responsible for conducting research into market intelligence and building the automated systems that make that intelligence scalable.
The AI Specialist is a critical enabler of the Client Solutions department's ability to identify opportunity, win business, move faster, and differentiate the Company in the market.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct in-depth market research in support of active sales pursuits, drawing on commercial databases, public records, industry publications, and primary outreach
- Monitor market trends, competitive activity, and relevant economic and demographic indicators; proactively surface insights to the sales team
- Operationalize internally aggregated systems data from CRM and financial reporting to inform internal stakeholders on potential leads
- Develop high-quality visual outputs — maps, charts, dashboards, and infographics — that translate complex data into clear, client-ready narratives
- Collaborate with marketing and graphics design to support preparation of proposals
- Maintain and continuously improve the Company’s research infrastructure, including data repositories and analytical templates
- Identify, evaluate, and implement AI tools and workflows that improve efficiency and output quality across all Company selling streams; informed by collaboration with the sales team
- Design, build, and maintain automated research tools, data pipelines, and AI-assisted workflows
- Evaluate emerging AI tools and platforms relevant to commercial real estate and professional services; provide recommendations to the General Sales Manager
- Train and support team members in the effective and responsible use of AI tools; develop internal documentation and best practices
- Monitor the quality and accuracy of AI-generated outputs; implement review processes to ensure reliability
- Other duties as assigned
What You Bring to York
- Undergraduate degree in economics, data science, computer science, or a related field considered an asset
- Experience in data modelling, research, data analysis, business intelligence, or AI/automation
- Coding proficiency (Python, R, or equivalent) building data automation tools, scripts, or AI-powered workflows an asset
- Hands-on experience with large language model APIs (e. g., Open AI, Anthropic) and building AI-powered applications or automations
- Exceptional research skills across diverse channels: commercial databases, public records, industry reports, and qualitative and quantitative synthesis
- Proficiency with data visualization tools (e. g., Tableau, Power BI, advanced Excel); experience with GIS or mapping tools considered an asset
- Ability to translate complex technical capabilities into practical, accessible tools for non-technical colleagues
- Sense of urgency and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet the time demands of unpredictable activities; capable of handling pressure and challenges in a dynamic business environment
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills, and a high degree of accuracy with attention to detail
- Ability to work collaboratively with a positive attitude
- Core Competencies - need updating
- Research & Analysis
- AI & Automation Tools
- Data Visualization
- Technical Proficiency (Coding, APIs & LLMs)
- Communication
- Assumed Competencies
- Detail-Orientation
- Hustle
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At York Realty Inc., we pride ourselves on being a dynamic and innovative employer that prioritizes client success and employee growth. Our high-performance culture fosters collaboration, accountability, and continuous development, ensuring that our team members are not just part of the process but are empowered to lead and transform it. Located in a vibrant area, we offer unique opportunities for professional advancement while maintaining a no-nonsense approach that values results and integrity.
