WHY DIAMOND GAME?

When you work at Diamond Game you are part of a diverse, forward thinking, technology focused gaming organization. Diamond Game employees work alongside one another as part of an engaged team, making contributions at all levels to ensure the highest quality and standards.

As a Diamond Game employee, you are afforded growth opportunities, career mentoring and valuable work experience. Diamond Game appreciates and encourages growth within the organization, knowing it's our talent that keeps us moving forward.

Career development, a robust benefit package, work-life balance and an inclusive culture are all part of a complete and rewarding employee experience at Diamond Game.

Diamond Game designs, produces, and services electronic pull-tab games, gaming systems, and tickets for charitable gaming and lottery markets. Established in 1994, Diamond Game is proud to be a subsidiary of Pollard Banknote Limited and a sister company of Pollard Games, Inc DBA American Games and International Gamco.

Our mission is to develop and provide innovative gaming solutions to charitable gaming and lottery markets while providing players with thrilling gaming experiences. We always put customers first by providing consistent service and unique products that outperform our competitors. We foster a work environment for employees that encourages teamwork, imagination and continuous improvement. We are proud that our products positively impact many charitable communities across North America.

Our Core Values are: Be a Team Player; Have a Game Plan; Be Reliable; Be a Game Changer; Play Fair; Be a Pro; and Have Fun!

Position Summary

The Sales Director will effectively represent Pollard Banknote's new lottery retail sales platform 'EasyVend' in the state of Texas. This role will direct and execute a sales plan into grocery stores/chains and will work closely with internal and external teams to ensure the overall success of the program for Pollard Banknote and Diamond Game, a subsidiary of Pollard Banknote Limited, and the Texas Lottery.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and execute effective account management strategies for the 'EasyVend' product into grocery stores/chains, while collaborating with third parties involved in the process, i.e. the Texas Lottery and the Lottery's central system provider.
• Develop and implement a sales plan to recruit new retail customers.
• Act as strategic business partner to customers to optimize the positioning of Pollard Banknote products and services and to attain profitability objectives.
• Assess the competitive environment and develop sales strategies to capitalize on market opportunities and drive a competitive advantage.
• Accountable for establishing and maintaining relationships with appropriate internal partners.
• Become well-versed in 'EasyVend' product, to enable effective selling to retailers.
• Plan your sales activities and keep effective records of those activities and follow up action items.
• Provide sales reports as required by supervisor.
• Think critically and creatively to identify opportunities and execute on those opportunities and to solve customer issues.
• Work closely with your supervisor and the Diamond Game service team to provide a team-oriented approach to satisfying customers.
• Consistently demonstrate the ability to practice Diamond Game's core values and apply them.
• Perform other tasks and duties as needed and/or requested by management.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related fi
• 10 years of experience in sales or business development, with solid and proven experience in the grocery sector preferred.
• Proven experience as a Business Development Director or similar leadership role.
• Demonstrated track record in negotiating and achieving sales targets.
• Established relationships in the grocery industry, both at the local level and corporate level preferred.
• Experience with lottery a plus.

Knowledge and Abilities Requirements

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong understanding of market dynamics, sales processes, and customer relationship management.
• Exceptional analytical and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to drive the sales process from start to fi
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be highly organized, clear thinking, and able to work well both alone and with others inside and outside the organization.
• Must have polished presentation and interpersonal skills, a strong work ethic, integrity, and demonstrated ability to close.
• Ability to analyze sales data and make intelligent recommendations to improve product performance.
• Can work under deadlines.
• Must be able to accommodate 90% travel requirements.
• Must have a clean driving record.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Other activities will occur in office and warehouse environments as required.
• Travel between locations will primarily be by car on local roads.
• Most activity will occur at retail locations where noise levels are moderate but occasionally will be loud.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401k with company match
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Vacation
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

We thank all that apply; however only the most qualified candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory response from a Background Screening (Criminal History Search and Drug Test).

Diamond Game provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

To ALL Recruitment Agencies: We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes and we are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.