Lottery Ticket Sales Representative 1

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Ohio Department of Administrative Services

Posted 7 days ago

Full Time

Columbus, Ohio

In Person

Smart Summary

The representative will manage a sales route to build relationships with lottery retailers, monitor product inventory, and drive sales growth. They are also responsible for troubleshooting sales equipment, training retailers on lottery policies, and recruiting new locations.

We are looking for someone with a background in marketing and sales who can develop relationships with lottery retailers, maintain a sales route, and update retailers on new products and regulations. Strong communication, customer service, and time management skills are important for success in this role.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Sales

Marketing

Bookkeeping

Customer Service

Public Relations

Customer Focus

Relationship Building

Negotiation

Time Management

Teamwork

Retail Management

Advertising

Consumer Behavior

Troubleshooting

Promotions

Job Description

You are required to submit your resume as an attachment with your online employment application.

What You'll Do:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • 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  • Discuss sales, new product promotions, displays of promotional material and removal of stale or outdated product(s) with retailers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

The Columbus Region is responsible for servicing retailer locations in the following counties:  Marion, Morrow, Knox, Coshocton, Union, Delaware, Licking, Muskingum, Madison, Franklin, Fairfield, Fayette, Pickaway, Ross.  The individual hired will cover a sales territory located within one or more of these counties.

Two Lottery Ticket Sales Representative 1 positions are available with this requisition, candidates who apply will be considered for both positions.



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. 

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Sales, Marketing, Bookkeeping, Customer Service, Public Relations, Customer Focus, Establishing Relationships, Negotiation, Time Management, Teamwork

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Ohio Department of Administrative Services

Employment with the State of Ohio is more than ‘just a job’ – it is a privilege to serve our families, friends and neighbors who rely on us throughout our great state. We are a team of dedicated public servants committed to high performance, innovative thinking, and delivering excellent and efficient services. Our goal is to recruit and retain the best talent for our positions, because when we have the best talent, we get the best results for our community. We are #TeamOhio.

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