Full-Time

Senior Sales Manager

Specification Sales

Posted on 10/4/2025

Acuity

Acuity

51-200 employees

Accounting services from bookkeeping to CFOs

No salary listed

Montreal, QC, Canada + 1 more

More locations: North York, Toronto, ON, Canada

Hybrid

25% travel with overnight stays in North America.

Category
Sales & Account Management (1)
Requirements
  • 5 to 8 years of experience in B2B business development or key account management in the electrical/lighting/controls sector or in the construction ecosystem.
  • Proven experience in establishing high-level business relationships and closing complex opportunities through multi-channel partners (contractors, distributors, ESCOs).
  • In-depth knowledge of lighting and control systems (LED, DLC, network controls, code compliance) as well as construction sales cycles.
  • Excellent planning, negotiation, and communication skills with executives; proficiency in CRM tools.
  • Valid driver's license; ability to travel in the territory as needed.
  • Bilingual in French and English: to serve our clients and suppliers across Canada and the United States.
Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute territory/account plans with sales agency teams; create multi-year growth roadmaps and quarterly pipelines.
  • Develop and execute plans for designated Canadian corporate accounts; create multi-year growth roadmaps and quarterly pipelines.
  • Prospect and advance new opportunities (cold calling, events) to the proposal request (RFP)/submission stage, collaborating with contractor-distributor sales, specifications, quoting, and customer service.
  • Promote Acuity's brand portfolio (e.g., Lithonia, Gotham, Mark, Juno, nLight) to executive and technical stakeholders, positioning the value.
  • Establish and maintain standards with corporate owners (retrofit, new construction, sustainability/ESG initiatives) and coordinate national deployments.
  • Produce monthly/quarterly order forecasts; ensure CRM rigor and report on pipeline health, success rates, and market share gains.
  • Coordinate solution proposals with Solutions/Controls and Applications teams (lighting plans, control sequences, incentives).
  • Negotiate prices and terms within established limits; collaborate with distributor partners to close deals.
  • Represent Acuity at client meetings, industry events, and training in the territory.
  • Approximately 25% travel with overnight stays in North America.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in the electrical/lighting/controls sector or in the construction ecosystem is preferred.

Acuity provides accounting services designed for high-growth startups, offering everything from virtual bookkeeping to fractional CFOs. It combines highly certified people, proven processes, and world-class accounting technologies to manage a company’s books and financial reporting. Clients access a range of services tailored to their needs, from day-to-day bookkeeping to strategic financial guidance, all supported by standardized workflows and advanced software. This makes Acuity different from competitors by focusing specifically on startups and growth-stage businesses, delivering a full spectrum of accounting functions under one roof and emphasizing scalable processes and tech. The goal is to let startups concentrate on building their business while Acuity handles their financial operations and helps them scale efficiently.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$1.5M

Headquarters

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Founded

2004

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • EOS-powered B Corp status attracts mission-aligned high-growth entrepreneurs.
  • GAAP-compliant services via dedicated controllers boost startup competitiveness.
  • Jirav integration provides ARR, MRR, and CAC dashboards for 400+ clients.

What critics are saying

  • Eagle Rock CFO captures Acuity's scaling clients over $5M revenue.
  • Pilot.com and Bench.co automate tasks, displacing Acuity in 6-12 months.
  • Acuity Behavioral Health funding confuses searches, eroding brand visibility.

What makes Acuity unique

  • Acuity delivers virtual bookkeeping to fractional CFO services for startups.
  • Acuity combines certified experts, proven processes, and advanced technologies.
  • Acuity served over 1,000 companies, including SaaS and ecommerce brands.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation

Gym Membership

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