Lottery Ticket Sales Representative 1

State of Ohio • Lorain, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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. This position is an OCSEA/AFSCME bargaining unit position. It is non-exempt (eligible for overtime) from the Fair Labor Standards Act and Unclassified (exempt from the Classified Service). The role requires daily travel, possibly in inclement weather, within an assigned sales territory in the Lorain Region (Erie, Huron, Richland, Lorain, Medina, Ashland counties). New hires must obtain a Notary Public within 60 days after employment. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check and drug test, including for marijuana. The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status and/or military status in employment or the provision of services.

Requirements

• 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.
• Obtain Notary Public within 60 days after employment
• Successful completion of a criminal background check as required by Section 3770.02(D) of the Ohio Revised Code
• Successful completion of a urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments, including for the presence of marijuana (unless medical documentation of legally prescribed medications or a recommendation for medical marijuana is submitted)
• No conviction of a felony, or a misdemeanor of the first, second or third degree, which involved gambling, fraud or misrepresentation, theft, or any crime of moral turpitude (unless the record of the conviction has been sealed)
• No conviction of a felony involving fraud, deceit, or theft (unless the record of the conviction has been reversed, expunged, or annulled)

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees