Leadership Program @ Acuity

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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.

Program 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 January 12, 2026, works remotely from the United States, and travels based on business needs.

LPs also participate in personal growth activities to enhance business acumen, including:

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 Include

While business needs determine specific projects, Sales, Marketing, and Customer Experience (CX) LPs rotate within functional areas, combining individual interests with current company objectives to work on projects alongside experienced colleagues and explore areas including:

Foundational experiences to ensure a well-rounded understanding of critical subjects.
Structured training to develop essential knowledge
Intentional connectivity outlets to drive relationships, increase exposure, and invest in inclusivity

Some of the potential rotations available to Sales, Marketing, CX LPs include, but are not limited to:

Brand and Product Marketing
Channel Marketing
CX Order, Technical, & Warranty Support
CX Project Management
Regional Field Sales
Sales Channel Effectiveness

Skills and Minimum Experience Required

A Bachelor's 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 the initiative is highly preferred
Less than two years of related work experience is highly preferred

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, 401K benefits, and commissions/incentive compensation depending on the role. For a list of our benefits, click here.

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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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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Acuity Inc. will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This includes any Agency that is an approved/engaged vendor, but does not have the appropriate approvals to be engaged on a search.

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