Architectural Solutions Partner (ASP) - Linear - Southeastern U.S. - Region 5

Acuity Inc. • Atlanta, GA

8d • Remote

About The Position

Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives.

We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and an audio, video and control platform. We focus on customer outcomes and drive growth and productivity to increase market share and deliver superior returns. We look to aggressively deploy capital to grow the business and to enter attractive new verticals.

Acuity Inc. is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe and Asia. The Company is powered by approximately 13,000 dedicated and talented associates. Visit us at www.acuityinc.com.

This position should be based within the Southeastern US and includes travel as part of the responsibilities within Region 5We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light, and more things to come—forour customers, our communities, and our planet.Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company.Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting and Lighting Controls (ABL)and the Intelligent Spaces Group (ISG), we design, manufacture, and bring to marketproducts and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives. Our solutionsspan lighting, lighting controls, building management systems, and location-awareapplications.We are positioned at the intersection of sustainability and technology, helpingcustomers save energy, reduce carbon emissions, and create more connected,intelligent spaces
The Architectural Solutions Partner (ASP) is externally focused, driving specificationsales through influence within the architecture and design community. The ASPbuilds awareness, drives preference, shares knowledge, and maximizes specificationsfor the assigned Linear Category (a-light, Mark Lighting & Peerless Lighting brands) by serving as a product and brand subject matter expert and ambassador.
This role engages directly with Designers (architects, interior designer, lightingdesigners, electrical engineers) and key project influencers toshape project specifications, support new product launches, educate, and pursuehigh-impact architectural opportunities. The ASP works in close collaboration with ATS,regional and electronic sales teams, and agency partners to identify, track, and helpclose specification-driven opportunities, while acting as a critical conduit between themarket, internal product and marketing teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent field experience.
• Proven experience working with the architectural and design community in aspecification-driven sales environment.
• Strong understanding of architectural products, application specific solutions,and the construction cycle.
• Ability to communicate complex product and application concepts to diverseaudiences.
• Strong presentation, relationship-building, and influence skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive brand revenue growth for assigned Linear category brands through direct engagementand specification influence.
• Actively seek and engage large, complex, and design-forward projects withmeaningful revenue potential.
• Influence project specifications by aligning product solutions to design intent,application needs, and performance requirements.
• Support new product introductions by educating the design community andaccelerating adoption through targeted project engagement.
• Partner closely with ATS and broader sales teams to identify, track, and advancespecification-driven opportunities through the pipeline.
• Engage adjacent brands and products when possible, creating a full offering tothe designer.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with specification influences withinassigned markets.
• Serve as the product/brand SME and ambassador for assigned brands andsolutions.
• Engage directly with the design community to position the company as apreferred architectural partner.
• Deliver high-value designer interactions that build long-term brand preferenceand specification presence through effective support and solution alignmentwith design and specification intent.
• Participate in and support industry events, presentations, and design-focusedengagements that strengthen market presence.
• Provide education and training to the community as a means to enhancepartnerships.
• Build trusting and credibility based relationships with agency partners to earnpreference for assigned brands and solutions.
• Collaborate with ATS and regional sales teams to coordinate strategy, sharemarket intelligence, and support opportunity execution.
• Provide field-level insight to support sales planning, opportunity prioritization,and resource alignment.
• Act as the voice of the market by capturing insights from the design communityrelated to trends, opportunities, and unmet needs.
• Provide structured feedback to Sales, product management and marketingteams on product performance, competitive dynamics, and design preferences.
• Support product positioning, messaging, and future innovation by translatingmarket insight into actionable input and roadmap prioritization.
• Manage activity, opportunities, and relationships within assigned markets usingCRM and designated sales tools.
• Support the development and management of project pipeline opportunities,designer engagement, and specification activity.
• Align activity with regional and brand priorities to maximize revenue andspecification impact and return on effort.

Benefits

• health care
• dental coverage
• vision plans
• 401K benefits
• commissions/incentive compensation depending on the role

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees