Sales Representative (Chicago Territory)

AcuityInc • Des Plaines, IL

1d • Hybrid

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 . Work location: This position requires on-site presence in Chicago, following a hybrid work model. Job Summary The Sales Representative will drive preference through sales of our products to our strong customer base. In addition, this person will be responsible for developing and nurturing customer relationships that drive sales in the assigned Chicago territory; as well as partner in the support of projects which involve multiple territories. Ideal candidate will live and travel within our Chicago territory, defined as Northern Illinois or Lake, Porter, or LaPorte counties in Indiana.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 5 to 7 years of relevant experience is required.
• Overnight travel required. Percentage of travel based upon geographic needs.

Nice To Haves

• Basic understanding of lighting and lighting controls design and application is preferred.
• Understanding of the heavy Industrial and manufacturing / applications market preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide sales opportunities by calling on various buying influences in our defined territory. Buying influences are any company, organization, group and/or person who can influence the purchase of our Products and Services.
• Meet sales goals and quotas set by sales management.
• Build and cultivate relationships with various buying influences which will support the value proposition. This effort should be done to maximize sales opportunities and profitability for our Products and Services.
• Utilize toolsets provided by the company as well as external sources of information to search out and find potential sales opportunities for our Products and Services.
• Provide support to develop pricing for the sales of our Products and Services.
• Interact with other Acuity Direct Sales Representatives throughout our organization to support sales of the Products and Services in opportunities involving multiple territories and National Accounts and Focused Account personnel.
• Utilize ABS tools to increase sales rep effectiveness and improve sales results
• Provide post-sales support which may involve resolution of product deficiencies and/or delivery of material by third party partners.
• Be a positive and respected representative of the company in organizations and activities which involve industry leaders. This means participating actively in groups which educate and support the growth of Specified Products and Services.
• Candidate must be able to utilize basic Microsoft Office software: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other technical programs such as SalesForce to analyze business data and report effectively within a matrix organization. Candidates must be able to effectively communicate and work collaboratively in a matrix organization.
• Ability to carry product samples ranging in size and weight up to 40 pounds

Benefits

• Acuity offers generous benefits including health care, dental coverage, vision plans, 401K benefits, and commissions/incentive compensation depending on the role.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level