Lottery Sales Representative

the South Dakota State Government•Rapid City, SD

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Imagine yourself working for a forward thinking, evolving, and fast-paced multi-million-dollar business. Are you a self-starter? Are you looking for a challenge? Are you a good communicator? Do you want to provide first rate customer service to retailers, customers, and the general public? The South Dakota Lottery is looking for an individual to be part of our sales team who is a team player to work with our retailer partners and customers in the Rapid City area! Typical route work around Rapid City and western South Dakota, with one office day per week and possible overnight stays in the assigned area. There is also occasional travel to work events, promotional activities and meetings. Work week Mon - Fri 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., with occasional flex hours, when working promotions, longer days etc. Position Purpose: To be a contact between the retailers, players and the SD Lottery, while increasing instant and lotto ticket sales. Responsibilities include maintaining already established Lottery accounts and establishing new accounts in a defined route area. Responsibilities include delivering instant tickets and supplies, merchandising and returning instant tickets, deploying point of sale materials for instant and lotto games, along with suggesting and carrying out retailer/lottery promotions, while providing the best customer service possible. Weekly monitoring of all retailers to ensure instant tickets are received, stored, and sold in a secure manner. Training and informing the lottery retailers and players is a very important part of this position.

Requirements

Experience working in team environments and demonstrating effective time management and organization skills.
Possess or be able to obtain a valid South Dakota drivers' license and have a good driving record.
Must submit to a credit and state/federal background check.
Good judgment in dealing with people and have the ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to travel and perform occasional work requiring irregular hours.
Knowledge and experience with the practices of product marketing, merchandising, using POS material and display techniques.
High School diploma or GED.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with retailers and the general public.
Ability to use iPad and computer/programs fluently.
Ability to operate basic office equipment.
Ability to be accurate and detailed oriented.
Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. occasionally.
Ability to be creative/multi-task.
Ability to analyze data and sales activities.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to be a self-starter.
Ability to plan and organize.

Nice To Haves

Resume attached.

Responsibilities

Maintain already established Lottery accounts and establish new accounts in a defined route area.
Deliver instant tickets and supplies.
Merchandise and return instant tickets.
Deploy point of sale materials for instant and lotto games.
Suggest and carry out retailer/lottery promotions.
Provide the best customer service possible.
Weekly monitoring of all retailers to ensure instant tickets are received, stored, and sold in a secure manner.
Train and inform lottery retailers and players.

Benefits

Health Insurance ($0 employee-only premium option)
Well-Being Program
Employee Assistance Program
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account
Basic Life Insurance Coverage (free to employees)
Membership in the South Dakota Retirement System
Vacation Leave (15 paid vacation days per year)
Sick Leave (14 paid sick days)
Paid Family Leave (40 hours per week for twelve weeks for birth or adoption of a child)
Military Leave (15 paid days per calendar year)
11 Paid Holidays
Longevity Pay
Semimonthly Pay Periods