Lottery Sales Representative

Lottery Sales Representative

The Minnesota State Lottery is seeking two highly motivated, well-organized people-persons to promote fun as Lottery Sales Representatives serving out of our new Grand Rapids office! These positions serve assigned retailers that sell MN Lottery products. Additionally, these roles involve identifying potential new businesses to recruit retailers within the territory and making sales presentations to business owners and managers to identify opportunities to increase sales through training, promotions, and marketing recommendations.

These positions also work directly with members of the public at events to promote MN Lottery products.

These positions have an office location in Grand Rapids, MN, which is located roughly 3 hours north (drive time) from the Twin Cities Metro Area. The positions will report directly to the North Region Sales Manager. The LSR will take directions from their regional manager but will have the freedom to act and have decision-making authority related to their specific accounts.

If you have strengths in building great working relationships with diverse populations, this could be your next career!

The first position will actively service on a daily basis the following cities in the state:
Big Fork, Deer River, Grand Rapids, Hibbing, International Falls, and Virginia. The second position will actively service on a daily basis the following cities:
Bagley, Baudette, Crookston, East Grand Forks, Roseau, Thief River Falls, and Warroad. Please indicate which position you are interested in your application materials, please note these are not telework-eligible positions. These positions typically have working hours 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.

Minimum Qualifications To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed below and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job. To qualify, you must meet the following:

• Two (2) years of sales experience that includes territory management, product merchandising, and promotional experience (counter sales, sales of services, and delivery driving do not count as sales experience).
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals with a wide range of backgrounds, who do not share your same culture, ethnicity, language, or other common experiences.

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Bachelor's degree in Sales, Marketing, Communications, or a related degree will substitute for one year of sales experience as described above, an Associate degree will substitute for 6 months of experience.

All applicants must possess and maintain a valid Class D Driver's License. The position will travel close to 100%. A state-issued vehicle will be assigned for business purposes.

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.
• Bi-lingual speaking.

Physical Requirements This job requires occasionally moving articles up to 25–30 pounds and frequently transporting objects, such as promotional materials and dispenser cases. This job may require moving or positioning of self to a significant degree or may involve being in a stationary position for extended periods of time.

Additional Requirements This position requires successful completion of the following:

• The Minnesota State Lottery will conduct a criminal background check and fingerprint check at the time of job offer for all prospective new employees. The Minnesota State Lottery cannot hire any person who's been convicted of a felony or a crime involving fraud or misrepresentation within five years of employment or who's ever been convicted of a gambling-related offense.
• In addition, the Minnesota State Lottery will perform the following background checks:
• Employment Reference Checks (includes review of personnel file for current and former State of Minnesota employees)
• SEMA4 Records Check (for current and former State of Minnesota employees)
• Driver's License Records Verification

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law.

As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot…