Lottery Ticket Sales Representative 1

Ohio Lottery Commission; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio Lottery Commission is seeking a motivated Sales Representative to manage retailer relationships across designated counties. You will visit assigned locations, discuss promotions, ensure displays are up to standard and monitor product mix to meet demand.

You will also recruit new retailer sites for traditional games and on-premises games, stay current on gaming rules, and assist with cashiering and promotional activities as needed.

Qualifications

• 6 courses or 18 months experience in marketing
• 12 months training or 12 months experience in public relations
• 2 courses or 6 months experience in bookkeeping
• valid driver’s license
• demonstrate strength to push, pull or move up to 35 lbs

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with lottery retailers within an assigned district and nurture sales growth
• Maintain an assigned sales route and visit retailers at required intervals
• Monitor and adjust instant ticket price points/product mix to meet market demand
• Discuss sales, promotions, displays and removal of stale products with retailers
• Update retailers on gaming regulations, lottery policies, procedures, and processes
• Recruit new locations for traditional games and on-premises locations for Keno and Monitor Games

Skills

Sales

Marketing

Bookkeeping

Customer service

Public relations

Customer focus

Establishing relationships

Negotiation

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment

Job description

What You’ll Do

• Develop relationships with lottery retailers within an assigned district. These relationships are designed to help nurture sales growth at each retail location
• Maintain an assigned sales route and visit/service retailers at required intervals
• Monitor and adjust instant ticket price points/product mix to meet market demand
• Discuss sales, new product promotions, displays of promotional material and removal of stale or outdated product(s) with retailers
• Continuously update retailers on gaming regulations, lottery policies, procedures, and processes
• Work with retailers to maintain clean and clutter-free selling areas within their locations
• Prospect and recruit new locations to sell traditional lottery games and new on-premises locations for the Keno and Monitor Games line of products
• Communicate with players about new games for sale and how to play new games
• Play an active role as a team member to accomplish sales goals
• Learn to perform basic troubleshooting on Ohio Lottery sales equipment and terminals
• Learn and remain up to date on Ohio Lottery products and services
• Assist retailers with Lottery bookkeeping issues
• Assist retailers with statewide and in-store Lottery promotions
• Build and maintain retailers’ Scratch Off displays
• Inform retailers of bond and license renewals in a timely manner
• Constantly update retailers on their status within the Retailer Incentive Program to help them achieve the incentive bonuses
• Use Ohio Lottery software and mobile device to review and maintain retailer and sales information
• Keep assigned vehicle clean, organized and properly filled with Point-of-Sale materials and retailer supplies
• Perform other duties and work on special projects

The Columbus Region is responsible for servicing retailer locations in the following counties: Marion, Morrow, Knox, Coshocton, Union, Delaware, Licking, Muskingum, Madison, Franklin, Fairfield, Fayette, Pickaway, Ross. The individual hired will cover a sales territory located within one or more of these counties.

Three Lottery Ticket Sales Representative 1 positions are available with this requisition, candidates who apply will be considered for the three positions.

6 courses or 18 months experience in marketing (e.g., sales management; sales promotion; advertising; consumer behavior & research; retail management); 12 months training or 12 months experience in public relations; 2 courses or 6 months experience in bookkeeping; valid driver’s license; demonstrate strength to push, pull or otherwise move up to 35 lbs.

• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills:

Sales, Marketing, Bookkeeping, Customer Service, Public Relations, Customer Focus, Establishing Relationships, Negotiation, Time Management, Teamwork

Organization

Lottery Commission

Agency Contact Name and Information

Ohio Lottery Commission Office of Human Resources: [e-mail]

Unposting Date

Ongoing

Work Location

Region 5

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$26.54/hour

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

MON-FRI; 8:00AM-4:30PM

Classified Indicator

Unclassified

Union

OCSEA

Technical Skills

Bookkeeping, Marketing, Customer Service, Public Relations

Professional Skills

Customer Focus, Establishing Relationships, Negotiation, Teamwork, Time Management

Agency Overview

The Ohio Lottery Commission is an exciting organization offering career opportunities across many different business functions. For more than 50 years, the Ohio Lottery has been building an amazing organization committed to growth and giving back – and having fun while doing it. Our mission is: Supporting education by offering entertaining gaming experiences. Our vision is: Investing in Ohio’s students and communities through gaming innovation.

We are looking for smart, passionate and creative people to join our team and help us achieve our mission. We embrace challenge, foster an inclusive culture, and value integrity, innovation and winning.

If you are ready to play…Come join us!