Job Location: Jefferson City, MO

Why you’ll love this position:

This is a senior level professional position responsible for internal and external communication, sales analysis, procurement of consumable items, merchandising equipment and selling tools, promotional item research, inventory management, training and development, and program enhancements within the Division of Sales.

Supervise and guide the responsibilities of the Sales Systems Manager and Sales Events Manager positions. Manages all aspects of the Sales divisional budget. Plan and develop content for statewide Sales meetings, as well as the Missouri Lottery’s Retailer Portal site. Conduct trainings and professional development for Sales team personnel. Manage special projects to optimize sales and/or solve problems. Work with the Sales team to execute initiatives at retail, while evaluating and strategizing how to grow sales through retailers. Work closely with the Sales leadership team on strategic planning development and execution. Identify changes in the market and collaborate with the Division of Marketing to develop resources and tools for the Sales team, while ensuring brand compliance at retail. Serve as divisional representative on various Lottery steering committees. Top candidates will have effective written and verbal communication skills, proficient at solving problems, highly organized, and demonstrate leadership and coaching capabilities.

Three or more years of experience in lottery sales, gaming products, marketing methods, sales promotion or customer and/or public relations; and a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration or closely related field. Experience in establishing or supervising sales and promotion programs; selecting specific sales and marketing methods, and knowledge of the principles and practices of product marketing with experience in implementing sales and marketing programs at either a state or regional sales level is beneficial. Qualifying experience can substitute for education.

Professional experience in sales or marketing is highly preferred.

Lack of post‐secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

If you have questions about this position, please contact:

Tom Fast

Tom.Fast@molottery.com

(573) 522-3791