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The Minnesota State Lottery is a state agency that generates over $740M in sales last year, returning a record $173M to our beneficiaries: State's General Fund to support services like K-12 Education and health care, and environmental programs supporting natural resources, game, and fish funds.

Working Title: Lottery Sales Representative
Job Class: Lottery Sales Representative
Agency: Minnesota State Lottery

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 05/15/2023
• Closing Date: 05/25/2023
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Minnesota State Lottery/ Lottery-MAPE
• Division/Unit: Sales and Marketing / Metro West
• Work Shift: Day Shift
• Work Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. (Shift start and end upon arrival and leaving territory)
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: Yes
• Salary Range: $24.45 - $35.69 / hourly; $51,051 - $74,520 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Telework Eligible: N/A
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

**This announcement is to fill two Lottery Sales Representative (LSR) vacancies**

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.

Both vacancies will be based out of the Roseville Headquarters Office and will cover the Metro West Region.

The first vacancy will cover the Metro West territory which include the following cities: Crystal, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Minneapolis, Minnetonka, New Hope, Plymouth, Robbinsdale, and St. Louis Park.

The second vacancy will cover the Metro West territory which include the following cities: Bloomington, Cologne, Eden Prairie, Excelsior, Glencoe, Greenwood, Hutchinson, Lester Prairie, Mayer, Minnetonka, Mound, Navarre, New Germany, Norwood Young America, Plato, Shorewood, Silver Lake, Spring Park, St. Bonifacius, Victoria, Waconia, Watertown, and Winsted.

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

To facilitate proper crediting. please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed below and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job. To qualify, you must meet one of the following:

• 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); OR
• Bachelor’s degree in Sales, Marketing, Communications, or a related degree AND one year of professional sales experience described above; OR
• Completion of the Lottery Sales Representative Alternative Qualification Program and be a current Minnesota State Lottery employee
• 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.

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

This position requires successful completion of the following:

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

How to Apply

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

To be considered for any Veteran’s Status, you must indicate this on your application and follow the instructions below:

RECENTLY SEPARATED VETERANS (RSV): Effective July 1, 2009, legislation provides that the top five RSV applicants who apply and meet the qualifications for a vacancy shall be granted an interview. To qualify, you must meet the following: 1) have separated under honorable conditions from any branch of the armed forces of the United States; 2) have served on active duty for 181consecutive days or more or for the full period ordered to active duty or have separated by reason of disability incurred while serving on active duty; 3) be a United States citizen or resident alien; and 4) have served in active military service at any time on or after September 11, 2001, as shown on your DD-214 form. To be considered under this legislation, you must: 1) meet all Minimum Qualifications identified in this posting; 2) meet all the above RSV criteria; and 3) submit a copy of your DD-214 form by the closing date to: HRDept@mnlottery.com. Failure to submit your DD-214 form will affect your consideration for an interview under this legislation.

CERTAIN DISABLED VETERANS: Effective August 1, 2012, legislation provides state agencies with the option to appoint certain disabled veterans on a noncompetitive basis if you: 1) meet service requirements and have a verified service-connected disability rating of at least 30%; 2) provide qualifying documentation verifying the disability; and 3) meet all Minimum Qualifications identified in this posting. To be considered under this legislation you must submit all documentation before the closing date to:
HRDept@mnlottery.com.

If you have questions about the position, contact the Human Resources office at HRDept@mnlottery.com.

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to
HRDept@mnlottery.com.

About the Minnesota State Lottery

The Minnesota State Lottery exists to create a fun, quick, and thrilling form of entertainment for Minnesotans. We’re proud that a portion of Lottery proceeds goes back to the state to benefit our natural environment. We’re in the entertainment business and are always looking for more ways to have fun as a group. We would love for you to join us!

Why Work for Us

Our differences make us stronger and leveraging them helps us create a workforce where everyone can thrive. The State of Minnesota is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embedding diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility at our workplace. We do this by developing strong leaders and advocates, increasing cultural competence and understanding among all employees, and removing institutional barriers and attitudes that prevent employees from advancing as far as their talents will take them. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), marital status, familial status, receipt of public assistance, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, or age.

Diverse Workforce

We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.

A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:

• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission
• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
• 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule

Comprehensive Benefits

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:

• Public pension plan
• Training and professional development
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays each year
• Paid parental leave
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Dependent care spending account
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

We will make reasonable accommodations 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 and indicate what assistance is needed.