We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light, and more things to come… for our customers, our communities, and our planet.

Acuity Brands, 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 and Lighting Controls (ABL) and the Intelligent Spaces Group (ISG), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives.

We are positioned at the intersection of sustainability and technology. Our businesses develop technology that helps save our customers energy and reduce their carbon emissions. We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and location-aware applications.

Job Summary

Responsible for supporting all channel customers by providing exemplary order entry support. Responsibilities may be, but not limited to: order entry, simple to medium order management, intake of all customer inquiries and resolution of any small task , regardless of domain. Candidate should continually seek opportunities to broaden customer relationships by ensuring customer requirements and expectations are exceeded.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

Internal Agency:

• Provides standard target pricing when requested; Provide guidance and support when non-standard pricing is required

• Provides internal and external crossover support when requested

• Receives customer purchase order (PO) and works with customer or internal quoting team to clarify material, pricing, or other information prior to entry, if needed.

• Entry of customer purchase order (PO) into Acuity order management system.

Intake:

• Point of contact for the entire CX Org to act as navigator for customer

• Resolve “tier 0” problems outside of Orders domain (pre-sale support, tech support, warranty support, etc.) in real time as often as possible

• Ask probing questions to collect and document details for easy transition to other departments, ensuring a customer does not have to repeat information

• Diagnose issue/need; Submit RFA/claim/CFA form on behalf of the customer per company policy

Company Initiatives:

• Active contributor in annual initiatives to increase the industry service level

• Active contributor in annual initiatives to improve team productivity

Skills and Minimum Experience Required

• 0-2 years of experience

• Associate’s Degree or Technical Degree or equivalent

• At ease in tense situations

• Excellent communication and organizational skills

• Computer skills - proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and technical aptitude to learn new software tools.

• Ability to work both independently and as a team player who can contribute to an inclusive environment.

• Analytical and problem solving skills - able to identify critical situations and use good judgment to respond in a timely manner

• Consults appropriate stakeholders before making critical decisions

• Customer-focus and assertiveness in driving actions required to create a superior service experience for the customer.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Bachelors Degree

• Commercial lighting industry

• Electrical distributor or general contractor industry

Physical Requirements

Sedentary Work – Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking or standing is required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Travel Requirements

• Domestic and/or International 0 - 25% (Midwest region)

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 Brands 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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The range for this position is $37,400.00 to $83,600.00. Placement within this range may vary, depending on the applicant’s experience and geographic location.

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