State of Iowa Executive Branch Hiring for Lottery District Sales Representative at Cedar Rapids, IA Full Time

The Iowa Department of Revenue’s Lottery Division is currently seeking a District Sales Representative. The Iowa Lottery delivers value to the state of Iowa by providing responsible entertainment to the public, maximizing revenues, and maintaining the highest standards of integrity, security and accountability. Iowa Lottery tickets are sold in about 2,500 licensed retail locations in all 99 Iowa counties.

The Lottery’s Guiding Principles Include

• Maintaining integrity, fairness and transparency in its operations and product offerings
• Maintaining the “Iowa” nature of the Iowa Lottery through the organization’s product offerings, marketing and communications
• Consistently offering an innovative and entertaining portfolio of products to Iowans
• Being thoughtful stewards of state of Iowa resources by increasing Lottery operational efficiencies through consistent monitoring and control of business processes
• Responsibly increasing sales
• Delivering robust proceeds annually to the state of Iowa

In This Position You Will Be Responsible For

• Acting as a representative of the state lottery related to the sales, marketing, and promotion of lottery tickets
• Traveling to retail outlets in the assigned territory to distribute lottery tickets and point-of-sale promotional materials
• Developing and establishing sales promotions at retail outlets
• Maintaining security of lottery tickets at all times and explaining proper handling of lottery tickets to retail outlets to ensure a secure selling environment
• Analyzing retailer data to optimize the promotion and sales of lottery tickets
• This position has an assigned route in a geographic area and will need to live in Henry or Des Moines County. Daily travel will be required

Preference will be given to candidates with experience in the following:

• Making sales call to a retailer base
• Preparing various reports to reflect sales activity
• Recruiting new customers or accounts
• Making sales presentations or preparing marketing materials

Job Specific Competencies

• Sales and Marketing – Principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems
• Customer Service – Principles and processes for providing customer services, including customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluating customer satisfaction
• English Language – The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar
• Basic Arithmetic – Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
• Must be at least 21 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license

Employer Highlights-

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

Questions?

The mission of the Iowa Department of Revenue is to serve Iowans and support the state government by collecting all taxes required by law, but no more. Our strength is driven by the skills, talents, and diversity of our people. We value and promote diversity and inclusion in every aspect of our business and at every level of our organization. If you’re looking for a career with an organization that values its employees and customers, you’ve come to the right place.

Applicants must live within the state of Iowa to qualify for this position.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

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.

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Additional Qualification Requirements

Employees in this class must possess a valid driver’s license.

Employees in this class normally reside within the territories where they work.