Summer Internship - Sales & Marketing

Acuity Inc.•Atlanta, GA

1d•$36,000 - $64,800

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 may be based anywhere in the United States and includes travel as part of the responsibilities. Program OverviewAre you a driven and talented individual looking for the place to do your best work while developing into an impactful leader? Look no further than the Acuity Inc. Internship Program! The Acuity Inc. Internship Program is a 10–12-week experience (May – August, 40 hours/week) designed to develop high-potential candidates into marketing leaders through hands-on experiences that connect interns’ strengths and interests with the needs of the business. In addition to making an impact through your participation in key projects and transformative processes, you will have an opportunity to mentor and network with leaders throughout Acuity Inc. We prefer that interns only have one or two semesters left in their degree program so they can be considered for our Leadership Program immediately following the completion of the internship. Our Leadership Program is a full-time, entry-level rotational program that allows recent graduates to explore different areas within a functional area. These experiences enable young talent to grow their skill set and network within the company while figuring out what they are passionate about early in their careers.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in business, sales, or a related field from an accredited college or university
Relevant internship or project experience
A minimum GPA of 3.0
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proven problem-solving capabilities
Strong time management and prioritization skills
Experience leading teams or organizations
Availability to travel based on business needs (up to 20%)

Responsibilities

Learn lighting and controls basics, our go to market process, products and customers with an opportunity to practice and execute on presentation skills
Utilize technology to assist in data analytics to understand buying trends and market opportunities while learning our CRM platform (Salesforce)
Shadow and support our sales team members in a geographic area
Attend regional, team and/or customer events and meetings
Drive ownership in individual projects with opportunity to present final report to management team