Sales Representative – Asheville [60088417]

Are you a champion for details and have an instinct for remembering names? Do you have what it takes to assemble a route, keep your product freshly merchandised and stay engaged with your customers and retailers? You don’t mind being physically active or spending time in the car and you’re not afraid to troubleshoot technology? But mostly, you seek creative and innovative ways to beat sales goals and being rewarded for it!
In addition to selling and merchandising games with name brand recognition, you will enjoy working for a team with year over year sales growth, exceptional sales support staff, a friendly work environment, business casual dress, and we promote teamwork and encourage new and innovative ways to increase sales. We also offer a company vehicle, and flexible hours.
Come and grow your career in one of the most successful lotteries in the country that was just named as one of Triangle Business Journal’s 2024 Best Places to Work!

** Territory for this position: Catawba, Caldwell and Burke counties

Responsibilities:

• Build strong and successful customer relationships
• Develop and manage retailer account base to meet sales quotas
• Maximize product visibility and product price points
• Analyze sales history and identify optimal ways to boost growth
• Merchandise product with planograms; replace dispensers and re-stock supplies
• Create sales by introducing new products, training retailers and players, marketing at special events and
• Recruiting new retailers and prospects through social media, internet and networking
• Manage inventory, perform site surveys, provide new product inventory
• Assist current and potential retailers with contract information and facilitate the onboarding process for new retailers

Requirements:

• One to three years of route sales experience preferred
• Retail sales and/or customer service experience a plus
• Experience in prospecting and cold calling
• Outstanding relationship building skills
• Excellent organization skills and attention to detail
• High school diploma or equivalency
• Frequent driving required
• Irregular hours required on occasion
• Valid Class C Driver's License and good driving record
• Notary Public will be necessary if selected

Hiring Rate: $51,078 incentive (this position will be filled at or near the posted salary)

Close Date: July 22, 2024

About the North Carolina Education Lottery

We raise money for a great cause! All of the earnings of the North Carolina Education Lottery go to education. We award nearly $10 million a day in prizes. To learn more, visit our website https://nclottery.com/.

At the North Carolina Education Lottery, we deal with winners everyday: our employees! We offer competitive pay and benefits, flexible schedules, professional development opportunities, casual attire, open communication and a fun work environment.

All employees of the Lottery are expected to support the organization values (honesty, respect, integrity and trust) and its commitment to corporate social responsibility (including responsible gaming, environmental awareness, community involvement, etc).

Equal Opportunity Employer