LOTTERY SALES REPRESENTATIVE - TERRITORY 605

Position Title: LOTTERY SALES REPRESENTATIVE - 24515 

Agency: Department of the Lottery
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None 
Closing Date/Time: 11/12/2024
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $5,179 monthly; Full Range $5,179 - $7341 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC062

 

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

 

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

 

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

 

Posting Identification Number  42552 

 

Why Work for Illinois?
 

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
 

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

 

Position Overview

Are Sales, Marketing and Public Relations your passion? The Illinois Lottery is seeking to hire a Lottery Sales Representative with the Sales Division.  The individual in this position will work independently in a specified route, providing in-person customer service, guidance, and direction to Lottery retailers to ensure they receive the full benefits of selling Lottery tickets.  If you are a people person who excels in communicating and solving problems, the Illinois Lottery encourages you to apply for this position.

 

 

Essential Functions

• Distributes Lottery promotional materials to Lottery retailers in Territory 605, which encompasses the Chicago areas of Douglas, Avalon Park, Chatham, Lakefront, Chicago Lawn, West Englewood, Hyde Park, and Englewood.
• Evaluates performance of licensed retailers to ascertain compliance with Department policies and procedures.
• Reports all sales activities and plans to supervisor and Private Manager.
• Provides assistance to retailers regarding installation and upkeep of Lottery equipment and products.
• Attends staff meetings to keep apprised of new developments and sales promotions.
• Assists in calling on potential new retailers in their territory that have been identified by Lottery management.
•  Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonable within the scope of duties enumerated above.

 

 

 

Minimum Qualifications

• ​​​​​​​Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college with courses in Marketing, Public Relations or Business Administration.
• Requires two (2) years progressively responsible experience in marketing, sales, or a promotional field.

 

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers extensive experience using sales and marketing principles, practices, and techniques.
• Prefers extensive experience in graphically presenting promotional and sales programs and evaluating their resourcefulness.
• Prefers the ability to manage various projects and tasks simultaneously.
• Prefers the ability to utilize sales software and basic proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Prefers the ability to promote sales and use diplomacy and tact in dealing with