Market Intelligence Manager

Acuity Brands, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 150,900 - 271,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental coverage

401K benefits

Commissions/incentive compensation

Job summary

Acuity Brands, Inc. is seeking a Market Intelligence Manager to drive strategic insights within the Acuity Intelligent Spaces segment. The ideal candidate will lead market research, collaborate cross-functionally, and translate data into actionable recommendations. This role requires strong analytical skills and effective communication with internal stakeholders.

Located in Atlanta, GA, this position follows a hybrid work model and offers a salary range of $150,900 to $271,600 based on experience. Additional benefits include health care, dental coverage, and 401K.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the HVAC or related industry.
• Experience in market intelligence or competitive analysis.
• Effective communicator with senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead market research projects to provide market insights.
• Translate raw data into actionable business recommendations.
• Develop executive-ready presentations and dashboards.
• Monitor and analyze competitor activities.
• Collaborate with internal teams for strategic insights.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical frameworks

Market analysis

Data visualization

Strong Excel skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or Engineering

Tools

Power BI

SQL

R

Python

Job description

Work location:

• This position requires on-site presence in Atlanta, GA, following a hybrid work model.

Job Summary

The Market Intelligence team at Acuity Brands delivers data-driven insights to guide business decisions and inform long-term strategy across the organization.

This Market Intelligence Manager will focus on the Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS) segment, reporting to the Senior Director of Market Intelligence. This role is responsible for developing and maintaining market models, analyzing internal and external data, and translating findings into actionable business insights. The Manager will serve as a strategic thought partner, regularly collaborating with Sales, Product Management, Finance, and Executive Leadership to support decision-making and opportunity assessment.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Independently lead market research projects by using both qualitative and quantitative research to produce a clear perspective of topics such as market size, market structure, and key trends.
• Apply structured analysis techniques to translate raw data into actionable recommendations that support product and business strategy.
• Serve as a thought partner to internal teams by delivering market and competitive intelligence that informs planning and prioritization.
• Monitor and analyze competitor activities, product offerings, and market positioning. Provide regular updates and distill findings into concise summaries for stakeholder consumption.
• Act as a trusted subject matter expert on market dynamics, providing context and foresight during annual and long-range planning discussions.
• Develop executive-ready presentations and dashboards that distill complex insights into clear narratives for business audiences.

Skills and Minimum Experience Required

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent in Business, Finance, Economics, or Engineering, or other relevant degree.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with experience aligning stakeholders from Sales, Product, Finance, and Executive Leadership.
• Ability to translate market trends into strategic insights and business recommendations.
• Proficiency in applying analytical frameworks to derive insights from imperfect or incomplete data sources.
• Effective communicator with the ability to tailor insights to technical and non-technical audiences, including senior leaders.
• Experience in both qualitative (e.g., interviews, focus groups) and quantitative (e.g., surveys, statistical analysis) research techniques.
• Strong Excel skills required. Experience with SQL, R, Python, or similar tools a plus.
• Skilled in data visualization and storytelling, with proficiency in Power BI and PowerPoint to create clear, engaging deliverables.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• 5+ years of experience in the HVAC, Building Management Systems (BMS), Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS), Building Automation, or related industry experience required.
• 5+ years in market intelligence, competitive analysis, corporate startegy, consulting, or a related field.

The range for this position is $150,900.00 to $271,600.00. 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.

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.

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 [phone], select option 4. Please clearly indicate what type of accommodation you are requesting and for what requisition.