Minnesota Staffing
Lottery Sales Representative
The Minnesota State Lottery is seeking a highly motivated, well organized, people-person to promote fun as a Lottery Sales Representative! This position works directly with approximately 115 retailers that sell Lottery products. This involves identifying potential new businesses to recruit as 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. This position also works directly with members of the public at events to promote Lottery products. This vacancy is based out of the Roseville Headquarters Office and will cover the Metro North Region which includes the following cities: Askov, Barnum, Big Lake, Bock, Bruno, Cambridge, Carlton, Cloquet, Elk River, Eske, Finlayson, Foreston, Garrison, Hinckley, Isle, Kerrick, McGrath, Milaca, Moose Lake, Mora, Nowthen, Ogilvie, Onamia, Otsego, Princeton, Sandstone, Sawyer, Scanlon, Sturgeon Lake, Wahkon, Willow River, Wrenshall, Zimmerman. The positions will travel close to 100%. A state issued vehicle will be assigned for business purposes. If you have strengths in building great working relationships with diverse populations, this could be your next career. Minimum Qualifications: Two years of professional sales experience that includes territory management, product merchandising, and promotional experience (counter sales, sales of services, and delivery driving do not count as professional 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. Bachelor's degree in Sales, Marketing, Communications, or a related degree will substitute for one year of professional sales experience described above. All applicants must possess and maintain a valid Class D Driver's License. Preferred Qualifications: Experience selling a major consumer product (e.g., Frito Lay, Nabisco, Pepsi, Philip Morris) 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 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: 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 access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. Please indicate what assistance is needed.
The Minnesota State Lottery is seeking a highly motivated, well organized, people-person to promote fun as a Lottery Sales Representative! This position works directly with approximately 115 retailers that sell Lottery products. This involves identifying potential new businesses to recruit as 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. This position also works directly with members of the public at events to promote Lottery products. This vacancy is based out of the Roseville Headquarters Office and will cover the Metro North Region which includes the following cities: Askov, Barnum, Big Lake, Bock, Bruno, Cambridge, Carlton, Cloquet, Elk River, Eske, Finlayson, Foreston, Garrison, Hinckley, Isle, Kerrick, McGrath, Milaca, Moose Lake, Mora, Nowthen, Ogilvie, Onamia, Otsego, Princeton, Sandstone, Sawyer, Scanlon, Sturgeon Lake, Wahkon, Willow River, Wrenshall, Zimmerman. The positions will travel close to 100%. A state issued vehicle will be assigned for business purposes. If you have strengths in building great working relationships with diverse populations, this could be your next career. Minimum Qualifications: Two years of professional sales experience that includes territory management, product merchandising, and promotional experience (counter sales, sales of services, and delivery driving do not count as professional 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. Bachelor's degree in Sales, Marketing, Communications, or a related degree will substitute for one year of professional sales experience described above. All applicants must possess and maintain a valid Class D Driver's License. Preferred Qualifications: Experience selling a major consumer product (e.g., Frito Lay, Nabisco, Pepsi, Philip Morris) 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 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: 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 access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. Please indicate what assistance is needed.