JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Job Title: Key Account Executive (Corporate Account Rep)

Location: Iowa Lottery Headquarters, 13001 University Ave, Clive, Iowa

Pay Range: $48,880.00 - $74,089.60 annually Job Number: 20-01683 Posting Closes: March 5, 2020

We are the IOWA Lottery

The Iowa Lottery was created in 1985 to provide entertainment and prizes to players while responsibly raising billions of dollars for state programs that benefit all Iowans.

Since inception, Iowa Lottery players have won more than $4.3 billion in prizes while generating more than $2 billion in proceeds for state programs.

The record success of the Iowa Lottery is built upon a foundation of operational integrity, innovative and entertaining products, a network of nearly 2,400 statewide retailer licensees, and a team of Iowans who work every day to deliver on the Lottery’s promise to Iowa.

The key to the Lottery’s continued success is hiring talent that embraces the organization’s core values of integrity and innovation while responsibly achieving revenue goals for the State of Iowa.

Job Description: The Iowa Lottery is seeking an outgoing and results driven Corporate Account Rep to join our Sales team who will work with our corporate account retailers on matters relating to the sale, marketing and promotion of lottery products.

The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain solid relationships with corporate accounts in order to maximize sales. He/she will understand the corporate accounts’ needs; provide quality customer service in order to resolve issues and complaints; and will be a strategic and creative thinker who is able to identify additional revenue streams and recruit new business.

Duties and Responsibilities: Under the supervision of the Director of Retail Services, performs the following duties:

 Develops and maintains a professional relationship with corporate accounts to provide assistance relating to lottery sales programs, brand strategy, point-of-sale placement expectations, promotions, and advertising opportunities.

 Visits corporate accounts periodically to: consult with store managers and staff to analyze store activity; identify and recommend marketing and promotional opportunities; and ascertain issues that need to be addressed.

 Presents lottery tickets as a value-added product to be offered to the retailer’s customers; provides information on sales plans and programs; explains the advertising, promotions and sales training provided by the lottery.

 Prepares reports summarizing ticket sales activities at corporate account retail locations and makes recommendations to optimize the sale and promotion of lottery products.  Attends lottery promotional/special tent events held at retail locations and other public venues.

 Represents the lottery at events sponsored by various trade associations including Iowa Grocery Industry Association (IGIA) and FUELIowa. Travels to trade association conferences.  Identifies and recruits new key account retail chains to grow the Iowa Lottery retailer network and increase ticket sales.

Additional Requirements: Must possess a valid driver's license. Employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background check. To apply, go to https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iowa to submit your cover letter and resume. The closing date for job number 20-01683 is March 5, 2020.