Lottery Sales Representative

About the role

The Minnesota State Lottery seeks a highly motivated and well-organized individual with strong interpersonal skills to join our team as a Lottery Sales Representative. This position works directly with approximately 115 retailers that sell Lottery products.

Responsibilities

• Identify potential new businesses to recruit as retailers within the designated territory.
• Deliver sales presentations to business owners and managers.
• Identify opportunities to boost sales through training, promotions, and marketing recommendations.
• Engage with the public at events to promote Lottery products.

Requirements

• Two years of professional sales experience that includes territory management, product merchandising, and promotional experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Valid Class D Driver's License.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience selling a major consumer product.
• Experience in gaming or entertainment industries.
• Experience working with diverse populations.
• Presentation and/or public speaking experience.
• Bilingual speaking.

Benefits

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Public pension plan
• Training and professional development
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Paid parental leave
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Dependent care spending account
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Pay

The salary range for this position is $27.83 - $40.63 per hour, equivalent to $58,109 - $84,835 annually.

Schedule

Typical working hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. However, there may be occasional evening or weekend shifts required for special events or business needs.

Physical Requirements

This job requires occasionally lifting articles up to 25-30 pounds and frequently lifting and/or carrying objects such as promotional materials and dispenser cases. This job may require walking or standing to a significant degree or may involve sitting for extended periods of time.

Additional Requirements

• Successful completion of the following background checks: Criminal Background Check, Fingerprint Check, Employment Reference Checks, SEMA4 Records Check, and Driver's License Records Verification.