Acuity Brands Proposal Solutions Representative in Conyers, Georgia
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
The Proposal Solutions Representative role is responsible for supporting nationally scoped Acuity Sales Channel Sales and channel customers by providing basic to medium level quoting and bid support. Responsibilities may include quarterbacking product selection and pricing, translating the customers' needs to Product and Engineering teams for modifications or new designs, and managing bids. Candidates should have technical aptitude, a high level of multitasking ability while maintaining details, and excellent communication skills.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)
Project Feasibility
- May act as a Subject Matter Expert in internal meetings during the contract agreement process for nationally scoped customers.
- Coordinates the cross-functional work to determine if existing Acuity products and/or services can meet nationally scoped customer expectations on form, fit, functionality, delivery, and price.
- If existing products or services do not meet customer expectations, coordinates with the cross-functional team for modification feasibility from concept to customer approval using, but not limited to, drawings, test reports, and samples.
Bid Documentation and Lighting Take-offs
- Coordinate and/or complete basic to some medium level customer documentation requirements such as Request for Information (RFI) forms and submittal packages.
- Ability to understand simple lighting specifications in order to identify lighting fixtures and controls by types and provide the respective counts.
- Build and/or monitor customer-specific finished goods inventory plans.
- Provide frontline technical support on standard lighting fixtures and controls, including coordination with Acuity Brands Technical Support groups.
Quotations
- Complete basic to some medium level product crossings.
- Create basic to some medium level quotes within the business systems of Acuity Brands and/or those of the customer which may include low-level deviations for material or terms and conditions as well as gaining Acuity Brands pricing authorization for special pricing.
- Perform quote/bid follow-up to drive customer commitment.
- Provide clarification on quoted material, pricing, or counts against customer Purchase Orders (PO).
Lean Initiatives
- Use Acuity Business System (ABS) Tools for daily task management.
- Use Lean principles to identify and eliminate waste to improve productivity.
Skills and Minimum Experience Required
- Associate’s Degree or Technical Degree or equivalent.
- 3 to 5 years of experience.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Computer skills - proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and technical aptitude to learn new software tools.
- Technical aptitude to continuously learn and apply lighting systems product and services knowledge.
- 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.
Physical Requirements
We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard 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.
The range for this position is $64,300.00 to $115,700.00. Placement within this range may vary, depending on the applicant’s experience and geographic location.
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