Sales Representative Columbus GA

Georgia Lottery Corporation; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Training & development

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

401(k)

Company car

Dental insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Georgia Lottery Corporation is seeking a Sales Representative to maximize lottery product sales by engaging established and new retailers. You will train retailers on products, equipment, and services, and educate players about brand recognition and interactive programs.

The role requires visiting retailers on a regular cycle, meeting sales standards, recruiting quality partners, and coordinating promotional activities at the retail level. Some evenings and weekends may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred in Business Administration, Marketing or related field.
• Three or more years of sales promotion and merchandising experience.
• Ability to lift and carry moderately heavy material up to 50 lbs.
• Valid Georgia driver's license and clean motor vehicle record required.
• Evening and weekend work may be required.
• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Train retailers with reference to lottery products, equipment, and services.
• Educate players about brand recognition and interactive programs.
• Visit assigned retailers on a consistent cycle as determined by Sales Management.
• Maintain GLC Sales Standards, Policies and Procedures across retailers.
• Identify, contact, and recruit quality retailers.
• Develop and implement promotional activities at retail level.
• Participate in special events, promotions, and lottery sales; evenings/weekends may be required.
• Maintain records of retailer communications in SFA (OnePlace).
• Deliver POS materials, supplies and other items per Sales Management instructions.
• Deliver and pick up instant tickets as directed by Sales Management.

Skills

Sales experience

Retail merchandising

Promotional activities

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or Marketing

Tools

CRM/OnePlace

Job description

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources
• 401(k)
• Company car
• Dental insurance
• Tuition assistance

Georgia Lottery is a recognized leader and innovator in the lottery industry and we significantly change the lives of our customers through prize payouts. We also provide educational opportunities for Hope Scholarship recipients, Pre-Kindergarten programs and technical upgrades for classrooms.

JOB SUMMARY

The purpose of this job is to maximize the sale of Lottery Products by contacting established and prospective retailers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Train retailers with reference to lottery products, equipment, and services.
• Educate players with reference to brand recognition and interactive programs.
• Visit assigned retailers on a consistent cycle as determined by Sales Management.
• Ensure that all GLC Sales Standards, Policies and Procedures are consistently met.
• Identifies, contacts, and recruits quality retailers.
• Develop and implement promotional activities at retail level.
• Participates and assists in special events, promotions, and lottery sales. May require evenings and weekend schedule.
• Maintains complete and accurate records of all retailer communications in SFA (OnePlace).
• Delivers point-of-sale materials, supplies and other items as directed by Sales Management.
• Delivers and picks up instant tickets as directed by Sales Management.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing or related field preferred
• Three or more years of sales promotion and merchandising experience.
• Ability to lift and carry moderately heavy (up to 50 lbs.) material and supplies.
• Must possess a valid Georgia driver’s license and a satisfactory motor vehicle record.
• Some evening and weekend work required.
• Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Benefits

• Family friendly atmosphere
• Fun environment
• Competitive pay
• Excellent benefits package
• 401k with company contribution
• Business casual workplace