Senior Key Account Manager - Remote, QC

Job Summary

Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market‑leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve complex challenges in spaces, lighting, and related fields. Through our two segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), we design, manufacture, and market products and services that noticeably improve people’s lives. The Key Account Manager for Eastern Canada, reporting to the Director of Sales – OEM Channel, is responsible for driving profitable growth and strengthening strategic relationships within the Commercial OEM market.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with OEM customers and key decision‑makers
• Identify and develop new business opportunities to drive year‑over‑year sales growth
• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned accounts and understand customer strategies and objectives
• Develop and execute sales plans to achieve revenue and margin targets
• Collaborate with internal teams to provide value‑added customer solutions
• Monitor market trends, customer activity, and competitive developments
• Maintain accurate forecasting, CRM updates, and inventory visibility
• Demonstrate strong technical understanding of lighting products, technologies, and platforms
• Support pricing strategy, promotional activities, and brand development initiatives
• Spend significant time in the field meeting customers and supporting account growth

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA strongly preferred
• Minimum 5 years of sales and/or account management experience required
• Minimum 3 years of lighting industry experience strongly preferred
• Established OEM or key account relationships preferred
• Strong customer engagement and relationship‑building skills required
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills required
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite and CRM platforms required
• Bilingual in French and English required
• LEED accreditation, LC certification, or PE designation preferred
• Strong problem‑solving skills and entrepreneurial mindset preferred

• Travel required:
  
  21–40%
• Overnight travel required based on customer and business needs

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.

As an equal opportunity employer, Acuity Brands 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, select option
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