Sales Representative
Job description
ABOUT THE IOWA LOTTERY
The Iowa Lottery was created in 1985 to provide entertainment and prizes to players while responsibly raising billions of dollars for state programs that benefit all Iowans. Since inception, Iowa Lottery players have won more than $4.3 billion in prizes while generating more than $2 billion in proceeds for state programs. The record success of the Iowa Lottery is built upon a foundation of operational integrity, innovative and entertaining products, a network of approximately 2,400 retailer licensees statewide, and a team of Iowans who work every day to deliver on the Lottery’s promise to Iowa.
The key to the Lottery’s continued success is hiring talent that embraces the organization’s core values of integrity and innovation while responsibly achieving revenue goals for the State of Iowa.
BENEFITS - WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT AS A MEMBER OF THE IOWA LOTTERY TEAM:
We value an inclusive work culture and have a passion for making a difference in the lives of Iowans. Joining the Lottery team comes with perks to support your personal and professional goals, including:
- Excellent State of Iowa Benefits Package (Download PDF reader)
- Low cost group health and dental insurance
- Secure pension plan. The Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS) is a defined benefit plan. Your IPERS retirement benefits are:
- guaranteed for life and will never run out; and,
- based on a formula and not dependent on stock market performance.
- Deferred compensation with monthly match
- Life and long-term disability insurance
- Vacation and sick leave accrual + 9 paid holidays
- Work-life balance with regular work hours
- Casual dress code and Lottery themed apparel
- Tuition assistance
- A collaborative, positive work environment
Duties and Responsibilities:
The DSR is responsible for a variety of tasks and duties including, but not limited to:
- Travels to retail outlets in the assigned territory to distribute lottery tickets and point-of-sale promotional materials.
- Develops and establishes sales promotions at retail outlets.
- Maintains 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.
- Analyzes retailer data to optimize the promotion and sale of lottery tickets at retail outlets.
Additional Information:
- Must be at least 21 years of age and possess a valid driver's license.
- This position has an assigned route in a geographic area of region 1. The selected candidate must live in Pottawattamie, Cass, Shelby or Harrison County. Daily travel is required.
- Previous experience with making sales calls to a retailer base is required. General retail sales experience is not considered qualifying experience for this position.
- Employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background check.
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.
For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description. (Download PDF reader)
Employees in this class must possess a valid driver's license.
Employees in this class normally reside within the territories where they work.
Join Us!
Whether it's caring for those in need, making highways safer, or improving agriculture production, the work that we do matters to the people of Iowa.
We take our responsibilities and the public trust very seriously. We are committed to delivering the services that matter most to the people of Iowa. If you have the skills, the commitment and the desire to make a difference, then we invite you to explore the career opportunities available with the State of Iowa.
Career Choices
State government is one of the largest employers in Iowa, and also one of the most diverse. From state trooper to nurse to engineer, the state offers a wide variety of career opportunities.
The state offers paid vacation, sick time and holidays, a defined benefit retirement plan, health, dental, vision, and long-term disability insurance along with flexible spending accounts. For more information, please visit the executive branch employee benefits website.
The State of Iowa is committed to providing an outstanding employment experience. Check out this Benefits Beyond the Paycheck brochure (Download PDF reader).
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