Lottery District Sales Representative

District Sales Representative

The Iowa Department of Revenue's Lottery Division is currently seeking a District Sales Representative. This position will be assigned as a swing District Sales Representative for the entire Region 3 geographical area. This region includes 22 counties in Northeast Iowa. The selected applicant will need to reside in one of the following counties:
Cerro Gordo, Floyd, Chickasaw, Franklin, Butler and Bremer.

The Lottery Division provides responsible entertainment and prizes to the public, generating revenue for state programs, including support for veterans, economic development, law enforcement, education and agriculture.

In this position you will:

• Act as a representative for the state Lottery relating to the sales, marketing, and promotion of Lottery tickets
• Travel to retail outlets in the assigned region to distribute Lottery tickets and point of sale promotional materials
• Develop and establish sales promotions at retail outlets
• Maintain security of Lottery tickets at all times and explains proper handling of Lottery tickets to retail outlets to ensure a secure selling environment at each of the retail locations
• Analyze retailer sales data to optimize the promotion and sales of Lottery tickets at retail outlets
• Backup the regional office with various daily regional office duties

You must also be 21 years of age and possess a valid driver's license to be eligible for this position.

Preference will be given to candidates with the following:

• Prior experience conducting sales with retailers
• Experience recruiting new customers
• Ability to work alone or as part of a team to achieve desired goals or results
• Experience developing or introducing a new product into the marketplace

The Iowa Department of Revenue is a well-respected employer. We are focused on providing excellent customer service, while offering a wonderful team atmosphere, work-life balance, free parking, and casual attire. We have a great total compensation package for all of our full-time employees, including:

• Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS)
• Retirement Investors Club (RIC)
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Vacation Leave
• Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays (9 days/year)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance

A background check, including a criminal history check, fingerprint and Iowa tax filing check, will be conducted on the final candidate.

Effective July 1st, 2025, all Department of Revenue staff and their household will not be able to play any Iowa Lottery games.

The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees' rights to work without being required to join a labor organization.

One year of full-time work experience in product sales/promotion as a manufacturer's representative or route sales person, including the servicing of existing customers or the direct solicitation of potential customers for the purpose of convincing them to purchase the product or service (e.g., consumer products, business products, equipment, or services). Retail sales experience in a grocery, convenience or department store, restaurant, or other enterprise is not considered as qualifying experience.

Employees in this class must possess a valid driver's license. Employees in this class normally reside within the territories where they work.