Factory Sales Representative

Company Overview

Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces and light. 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

The Factory Sales Representative will drive preference through sales of our products to our strong customer base. This person will develop and nurture customer relationships that drive sales in the assigned Knoxville Territory; as well as partner in the support of projects which involve multiple territories. Primary brands of focus will be Holophane, American Electric, Cyclone, and Acuity Controls.

• 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 Holophane 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 to analyze business data and report effectively within a matrix organization. Candidate 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 40lbs.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 5 to 7 years of relevant experience is required.
• Basic understanding of the lighting and/or controls business is preferred.
• Overnight travel required. Percentage of travel based upon geographic needs.

• Overnight travel 10-30%
• Daily out of office activity engage with customers in a variety of environments both indoors and outdoors.

• Competitive base salary with an uncapped commission program, paid out monthly.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).
• Mileage reimbursement and expense coverage for travel within the territory.

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The range for this position is $66,500.00 to $. 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, 401K benefits, and commissions/incentive compensation depending on the role. For a list of our benefits, .

We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regards 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.

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