Senior Sales Representative (NYC Metro)

Acuity; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision plans

401K benefits

Commission/incentive compensation

Job summary

Acuity Inc. in New York City is seeking a Sales Representative to drive demand for our electronics portfolio across the NYC metro market. You will influence specifications, guide customers through the sales lifecycle, and translate complex solutions into clear value.

The role requires strong technical aptitude, disciplined opportunity development, and the ability to operate in a hybrid on-site/office environment. Travel is required to cover projects across the NYC region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 5–7 years of relevant experience.
• Basic understanding of the lighting and/or controls business is preferred.
• Overnight travel required; travel percentage depends on geographic needs.

Responsibilities

• Build and strengthen relationships with NYC specifiers and contractors to reinforce our value proposition.
• Identify and pursue new project opportunities in the NYC metro market and support pricing strategies.
• Collaborate with regional teams to support controls-driven projects that span territories and ensure continuity.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Sales experience

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 .

Work location:

• This position requires on‑site presence in New York City, NY, following a hybrid work model.

Job Summary

The Sales Representative is responsible for driving demand and sales for Acuity’s electronics portfolio including commercial lighting controls, LED drivers, emergency components, software solutions, and services throughout the New York City (NYC) metro market. The role also supports projects specified in NYC that are executed in other territories, ensuring alignment, continuity, and a consistent customer experience.

This position serves as a trusted technical and commercial advisor, influencing specifications, shaping solutions, and guiding customers through the full sales lifecycle from early discovery and application support through project execution and long ‑ term value realization. Success in this role requires strong technical aptitude, disciplined opportunity development, and the ability to translate complex solutions into clear customer value.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Build and strengthen relationships with targeted NYC specifiers and contractors to reinforce our value proposition. Cultivate trust and preference to maximize lighting controls and electronics components sales opportunities and increase our market share.
• Identify and pursue new project opportunities by leveraging company provided tools, market intelligence, and external resources specific to the NYC construction and renovation market. Support the development of pricing strategies for controls products and integrated solutions.
• Collaborate with Electronics Sales Managers across regions and other sales channels to support controls-driven projects specified out of NYC that are ultimately executed outside the territory. Ensure alignment, continuity, and coordinated customer engagement throughout the project lifecycle.
• Apply ABS tools and methodologies to improve sales effectiveness, accelerate project development, and enhance overall performance in the NYC market.
• Represent the company professionally within NYC industry organizations, associations, and events that influence specification practices. Actively participate in groups that promote education and advancement of lighting controls, energy code and related technologies.
• Utilize Microsoft Office and technical software tools to analyze business data, prepare reports, and communicate effectively within a matrix organization. Work collaboratively across teams to support project execution and customer satisfaction.
• Analyze market trends, energy codes, utility incentives, competitive dynamics, and customer needs to uncover growth opportunities. Serve as the voice of the customer by collecting, synthesizing, and communicating market feedback to internal electronics product and marketing teams.

Skills And Minimum Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with5 to7 years of relevant experience is required.
• Basic understanding of the lighting and/or controls business is preferred.
• Overnight travel required. Percentage of travel based upon geographic needs.

Travel Requirements

• 21-40%

Salary and Benefits

The range for this position is $83,300.00 to $164,400.00. 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 .

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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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