LOTTERY SALES REPRESENTATIVE - TERRITORY 406

LOTTERY SALES REPRESENTATIVE - TERRITORY 406

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Position Overview Are Sales, Marketing and Public Relations your passion? The Illinois Lottery is seeking to hire a Lottery Sales Representative with the Sales Division. The individual in this position will work independently in a specified route, providing in-person customer service, guidance and direction to Lottery retailers to ensure they receive the full benefits of selling Lottery tickets. If you are a people person who excels in communicating and solving problems, the Illinois Lottery encourages you to apply for this position.

Essential Functions Distributes Lottery promotional materials to Lottery retailers in Territory 406, which encompasses Taylorville, Oakland, Marshall to the Indiana border, Hillsboro, and Brownstown areas. Evaluates performance of licensed retailers to ascertain compliance with Department policies and procedures. Reports all sales activities and plans to supervisor and Private Manager. Provides assistance to retailers regarding installation and upkeep of Lottery equipment and products. Attends staff meetings to keep apprised of new developments and sales promotions. Assists in calling on potential new retailers in their territory that have been identified by Lottery management. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonable within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college with courses in Marketing, Public Relations, or Business Administration. Requires two (2) years progressively responsible experience in marketing, sales, or a promotional field.

Preferred Qualifications Prefers extensive experience using sales and marketing principles, practices, and techniques. Prefers extensive experience in graphically presenting promotional and sales programs and evaluating their resourcefulness. Prefers the ability to manage various projects and tasks simultaneously. Prefers the ability to utilize sales software and basic proficiency with Microsoft Excel. Prefers the ability to promote sales and use diplomacy and tact in dealing with controversial matters. Prefers the ability to plan regularly scheduled visits to retailers in sales territory. Prefers the ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, retailers, and customers of various backgrounds either orally or in writing.

Conditions of Employment Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history. Requires the ability to travel in the performance of duties. Requires possession of an appropriate valid driver's license and automobile insurance. Requires the ability to utilize agency issued equipment, i.e. cell phone and tablet. Must live within 25 miles of Taylorville, Oakland, Marshall to the Indiana border, Hillsboro, and Brownstown areas. The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

About the Agency The Illinois Lottery operates and administers the Lottery with integrity, security, transparency, honesty and fairness. Through the sales of its products, online and in-person at over 7,000 retailers throughout the state, the Department has contributed over $23 billion to support K-12 public schools. Additionally, hundreds of millions of dollars have also been contributed to capital projects and specialty causes like Illinois veterans services, the fight against breast cancer, Multiple Sclerosis and Alzheimer's research, Special Olympics, police memorials, homeless services, STEAM education and assistance for people living with HIV/AIDS. In addition to the monetary support it provides the State, the Department champions the people of Illinois, strengthening communities through engagement with the public, players and retailers and providing safe, fun and responsible games to adults 18 and over. The Department values diversity, equity and inclusion and continuously strives to create the best workplace for Lottery employees. By utilizing the latest technology, recognizing and adapting to market and industry changes, the Illinois Lottery maximizes the value of its data through the use of predictive analytics and leverages its experience to meet the needs of the people of Illinois. The Illinois Lottery believes that Illinois is full of winners because everyone benefits from its efforts.