Sales & Marketing Enablement BUILD Program - July

Job Summary

The Acuity Inc. BUILD program is a two-year rotational experience that develops high-potential early career talent into impactful professionals through hands-on experience. BUILD participants rotate to a different functional area every six months to build business acumen and skill proficiency. Upon completion of BUILD, participants will have developed broad business understanding, functional expertise, and the professional skills needed to contribute in future career opportunities across Acuity.

 BUILD is designed for early-career talent who are curious, adaptable, and motivated to grow through hands-on experience. Successful participants demonstrate strong learning agility, communication skills, ownership, critical thinking, and a willingness to seek feedback, solve problems, and contribute in a fast-paced environment. BUILD participants are expected to take an active role in their development while building the business, professional, and technical skills needed for future career opportunities at Acuity.

This position is a hybrid role (from the United States) and starts employment on July 12, 2027.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

BUILD participants 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 and Marketing 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.

We’re looking for early-career talent who:

• Enjoy learning and taking on new challenges
• Take ownership and follow through on commitments
• Collaborate effectively with others
• Seek feedback and continuously improve
• Embrace technology and new ways of working
• Are excited to build a long-term career at Acuity

Key Responsibilities Include

While business needs determine specific projects, Sales and Marketing BUILD participants 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 groups a BUILD participant may experience include but are not limited to:
  • Brand and Product Marketing
  • Regional Field Sales
  • Channel Marketing
  • Market Analytics
  • Strategic Accounts Sales
  • Sales Channel Effectiveness

Skills and Minimum Experience Required

Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing or Business Administration (or equivalent).
• 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 (25-50% depending on rotation) 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.