Lottery Sales Representative

Overview

Lottery Sales Representative position with the Minnesota State Lottery. Telework Eligible: N/A. This role involves promoting Lottery products, recruiting retailers, presenting to business owners/managers, and engaging with the public ed out of the Roseville Headquarters Office, covering the Metro North Region.

• Promote Lottery products and services to approximately 115 retailers within the territory.
• Identify potential new retailers and recruit them as Lottery retailers.
• Make sales presentations to business owners and managers to increase sales through training, promotions, and marketing recommendations.
• Engage with the public at events to promote Lottery products.
• Travel up to 100% with a state-issued vehicle provided for business use.

• Two years of professional sales experience that includes territory management, product merchandising, and promotional experience. Counter sales, sales of services, and delivery driving do not count as professional sales experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Bachelor’s degree in Sales, Marketing, Communications, or a related field substitutes for one year of professional sales experience.
• All applicants must possess and maintain a valid Class D Driver's License.

• Experience selling a major consumer product (e.g., Frito Lay, Nabisco, Pepsi, Philip Morris).
• Experience in gaming or entertainment industries.
• Experience working with diverse populations.
• Presentation and/or public speaking experience.
• Bi-lingual speaking ability.

This job requires occasionally lifting up to 25-30 pounds and frequently lifting and/or carrying promotional materials and dispenser cases. May involve walking or standing for extended periods or sitting for long durations.

• Background checks: criminal background and fingerprint check at time of job offer; cannot hire individuals with certain felonies or gambling-related offenses within defined periods.
• Employment references, SEMA4 records check, and driver's license verification will be performed.

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• Veteran considerations and Connect 700 Program instructions are available within the posting.

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• Paid vacation and sick leave; 12 paid holidays per year; low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans.
• Pension plan after three years of service; employer-provided life insurance; short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Tax-advantaged health, dental, and dependent care accounts; wellness resources; training and professional development; tuition reimbursement.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, disability, veteran status or other protected characteristics.

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