LOTTERY TICKET SALES SENIOR SPECIALIST

State of California • Sacramento, CA

44d • Hybrid

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Lottery Ticket Sales Supervisor, the Lottery Ticket Sales Senior Specialist serves as the expert staff resource responsible for the more sensitive and complex development and analysis of Scratcher ticket orders to meet the prescribed sales projection for an assigned group of retailers. This position requires a current Lottery Ticket Sales Senior Specialist exam. If you need to take the exam or if your score has expired, click here to gain list eligibility. This position is headquartered at Lottery Headquarters in Sacramento and is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule. Employees must be able to report to their assigned headquarters office as assigned. Travel expense to and from the assigned headquarters are the responsibility of the employee. Eligibility for telework requires the employee to reside in California per California Government Code Section 14200 which states: "telecommuting means the partial or total substitution of computers or telecommunication technologies, or both, for the commute to work by employees residing in California. When choosing a state organization to work for, there are a lot of options. Why choose the California State Lottery? People are drawn to the Lottery because we: Are an energetic, creative, and talented team Value diversity and inclusion in the workplace Empower team members to bring their knowledge, expertise, and innovation Recognize individual and team contributions Support the importance of work-life balance Invest in the professional development of our team members Are dedicated to preserving our environment by lowering our carbon footprint All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to clearly demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position on your State Application (STD Form 678). The application should also clearly demonstrate the candidate's ability to meet the Desirable Qualifications identified in this job advertisement. The Classification Specification is located on this Job Announcement Posting under "Minimum Requirements." It is highly recommended that you apply online using your CalCareers account. It is not necessary to return the contact letter if you applied electronically. Please ensure to monitor your email and/or CalCareers account for communication associated with your application submission. Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for hours for Personal Leave hours each month. For more details, please click here to visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website. For recruitment purposes, wholesale is defined as a business selling a consumer product to another business. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Requirements

• This position requires a current Lottery Ticket Sales Senior Specialist exam.
• All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to clearly demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position on your State Application (STD Form 678).
• The application should also clearly demonstrate the candidate's ability to meet the Desirable Qualifications identified in this job advertisement.
• The Classification Specification is located on this Job Announcement Posting under "Minimum Requirements."
• Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered.
• Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

Nice To Haves

• At least two years of wholesale sales experience.
• At least one year of inventory management experience.
• Knowledge of customer service principles, including the ability to handle challenging customers and retailers while providing service in a professional manner.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of programs including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of the structure and content of excellent written and oral communication skills, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar.
• A detail-oriented, comprehensive approach to work assignments, with few (if any) errors or omissions.
• Knowledge of basic research and data gathering techniques, record-keeping techniques, and mathematics.
• Bilingual skills are highly desirable but not required.

Benefits

• Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
• Please click on the link below to learn about the California State Civil Service Employee Benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees