Inside Sales Account Manager

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 .

Job Summary
Provide sales opportunities by calling on various buying influences in defined territory. Buying influences are any company, organization, group and/or person who can influence the purchase of our Products and Services. Meet sales and quote goals set by management. Partner and provide inside sales support functions for Direct Outside sales team and agencies for customers encompassing projects and quotes. Suggests alternative products and services as necessary based on knowledge of product and applications. Collaborate with matrix partners in order to meet the needs of the customer. Proactively maintains ongoing relationships with key customers in coordination with Direct Outside sales staff on a regular basis. Understands and utilizes BSF (Better, Stronger, Faster) tools and practices on a daily basis to improve key performance indicators. Continually seeks opportunities to increase revenue.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)
Sales Activities (45%):

• Increase revenue by meeting sales goals set by Management for assigned territory; this will be achieved by making outbound sales calls and/or by using guidelines and policies in order to negotiate and make informed decisions regarding products, service and pricing. Salesforce, CRM tool, will drive the follow up and management of territory accounts and pipeline sales. This includes agents, distributors, contractors and end­ user customers
• Drive process improvements using RCCM's (Route cause and counter measure) and Daily Management
• Initiate Request for Information (RFI) and the Request for Proposal (RFP) activities in coordination with the Direct Outside sales team and agencies
• Communicate with all project players including electrical/general contractors, distributors, agents/