LOTTERY SALES REPRESENTATIVE - TERRITORY 605

$62,148 - $88,092/Yr

State Of Illinois - McCook, IL

Full-time - Entry Level

McCook, IL

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Lottery Sales Representative for the Illinois Lottery will work independently within a designated territory, providing essential customer service and support to Lottery retailers. This role focuses on enhancing the sales of Lottery products by distributing promotional materials, evaluating retailer performance, and assisting with Lottery equipment. The representative will also engage in outreach to potential new retailers and report sales activities to management, contributing to the overall success of the Lottery's sales division.

Responsibilities

• Distributes Lottery promotional materials to Lottery retailers in Territory 605.
• 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.

Requirements

• Completion of four years of college with courses in Marketing, Public Relations or Business Administration.
• Two (2) years progressively responsible experience in marketing, sales, or a promotional field.

Nice-to-haves

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

Benefits

• Flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits.
• Top-tier benefits and great retirement packages.