Leadership Program - Sales, Marketing, CX

Position: Leadership Program - Sales, Marketing, CX (July 2026)

Leadership Program - Sales, Marketing, CX (July 2026)

Join us at Acuity as part of the Leadership Program: a two-year rotational experience designed to develop early career talent into impactful professionals. This role focuses on Sales, Marketing, and Customer Experience (CX).

Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company that designs, manufactures, and markets products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives. Our business segments include Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS). We focus on customer outcomes and drive growth through innovative products such as lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and an audio, video, and control platform.

Role

Summary & Location

At Acuity, the Sales, Marketing, and Customer Experience (CX) Leadership Program is a two-year rotational experience that develops high-potential early career talent into impactful professionals through hands‑on experience. LPs rotate to a different functional area every six months to build business acumen and skill proficiency. Upon graduation from the Leadership Program, participants understand how they fit into the larger company strategy and have the necessary skills to develop into a future leader at Acuity Brands.

This position starts employment on July 13, 2026, works remotely from the United States, and travels based on business needs.

Personal Development Activities

• Specialized onboarding for all participants to ensure integration into the organization and program
• One‑on‑one mentorship from a Sales, Marketing, and CX leader for the duration of the program (and beyond)
• Social and networking events to forge connections with peers and leaders across the business
• Frequent opportunities to collaborate with program peers to learn about various business processes and initiatives
• Leadership report‑out meetings to share rotational learnings and performance reviews to identify strengths and areas for growth

Primary Responsibilities

• Work on projects alongside experienced colleagues in functional areas such as Brand and Product Marketing, Channel Marketing, CX Order, Technical, & Warranty Support, CX Project Management, Regional Field Sales, and Sales Channel Effectiveness.
• Complete foundational experiences to ensure a well‑rounded understanding of critical subjects.
• Engage in structured training to develop essential knowledge.
• Participate in intentional connectivity outlets to drive relationships, increase exposure, and invest in inclusivity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving and time‑management skills are required.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite is required.
• Availability to travel based on business needs (up to 20%) is required.
• Leadership experience influencing change, people, and processes is highly preferred.
• Team‑oriented with a drive to take initiative is highly preferred.
• Less than two years of related work experience is highly preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

The range for this position is $55,300.00 to $99,500.00. Placement within this range may vary, depending on the applicant’s experience and geographic location. Acuity offers generous benefits including health care, dental coverage, vision plans, 401(k) benefits, and commissions/incentive compensation depending on the role.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, covered veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities

As an equal opportunity employer, Acuity Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in its application process for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you have difficulty using our online system due to a disability and need an accommodation, you may contact us at (770) 922‑9000. Please clearly indicate what type of accommodation you are requesting and for what requisition.

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