Posting closes 1.10.2024

THE POSITION

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF N-2023-68547 WHICH WAS PREVIOUSLY OPEN FROM NOVEMBER 15, 2023 TO DECEMBER 04, 2023.  PREVIOUS APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY.

The Pennsylvania Lottery is seeking an experienced, energetic sales professional to serve a specific sales territory.

As a Lottery Sales Representative, you will provide product, guidance and support to existing retailers while actively working with them to increase their sales. You will also use your sales skills to recruit new retailers, educate them on the benefits of joining our retailer network and provide strategies that will help them succeed.  Best of all, you'll be working for one of the most-respected brands in Pennsylvania and on behalf of a very important mission: to generate funding to benefit older Pennsylvanians. There is great satisfaction that comes from knowing that your work makes a significant and lasting difference in the lives of others.

If you have sales experience, are motivated to exceed sales/recruitment goals and dedicated to delivering exceptional customer service, the Pennsylvania Lottery wants to talk to you!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Lottery Sales Representative, you will be required to navigate a web-based portal, be PC and iPad proficient, read and interpret sales data, communicate effectively with business owners and customers the value of Lottery products, and provide detailed information about procedures and the products. You will interact and engage players at retailer events, work with other sales representatives at retailer events and, when necessary, while conducting normal business, lift/carry up to 40 lbs. This position works overtime on a limited basis and is expected to work/drive in all types of weather conditions.

Additional details regarding the duties of this position may be found in the position description.  

Work Schedule and Additional Information: 

• Full-time employment.
• This position is home headquartered, and the employee would be expected to report to their area office on a weekly basis.
• Work hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
• There may be at least once per month where the work hours will change to 11:30 am to 7:30 pm for one week to maintain operational efficiency and maximize service to the Lottery and the public. 
• Travel in all types of weather conditions. 
• Salary:* *In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.

• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

   

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Four years of experience in progressively responsible sales or marketing work; or

• Any equivalent experience and training. 

   

Additional Requirements:

• You must be in possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license which is not currently under suspension.
• This position will travel to cover Lancaster County. Candidate must reside in the following zip codes (relocation is not an option): 17022, 17502, 17545, 17547, 17550, 17552, 17570.
• You must have four or more years of sales experience. 
• You must have four or more years of customer service experience in a sales environment.
• You must be able to lift/carry up to 40 pounds.

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

   

Preferred Criteria (not required):

• Must be able to travel in all types of weather conditions. 

   

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experienc /education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. 
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.

• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. 

   

   Veterans: 

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

   

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

   

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date. 

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.