The Wisconsin Lottery, a division of the Wisconsin Department of Revenue, is seeking an energetic sales professional with excellent communication skills to join our team.

Our Field Marketing Representatives (FMRs) manage a wide variety of sales functions associated with developing and servicing lottery retail accounts.  They will travel to customer locations daily and visit all regional retailer locations (e.g. convenience stores, grocery stores, etc.) on an assigned basis, using a state fleet vehicle whenever possible. FMRs will also establish and achieve sales goals and objectives and provide the retailer a business plan and the assistance to meet those goals for all product categories.

The positions are home based.  We currently have two FMR vacancies that we are filling in the following territories:  1) Racine, Milwaukee, and Waukesha; and 2) Kenosha, Racine, and Walworth.  Lottery requests at the time of hire that their FMR employees live/reside in a county located within their assigned territory (such as one of the counties listed above), for a range of reasons, including ensuring the safety of the state fleet vehicle, the security of the Lottery products they are transporting, etc. 

For more information about the Wisconsin Lottery, an over 900 million dollar a year business, visit wilottery.com.  For more information about DOR, visit our website at http://www.revenue.wi.gov/.

Enjoy robust benefits.
Working for Wisconsin State Government has many advantages including a comprehensive state benefit package.  Go to "Paid Leave" to learn more, which includes information as a state employee you will receive nine paid holidays, 4.5 days of personal holiday, sick leave (five hours per bi-weekly pay period) and vacation leave (over 100+ hours annually).

We will be filling this position at the Lottery Services Specialist (LSS) or the LSS-Senior level depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
 
For a complete copy of the position descriptions, click on the following links:  Lottery Services Specialist (LSS) and LSS-Senior.   

Special  Requirements:
Valid Driver's License/Travel: This position requires a valid driver's license, and must qualify to drive a state fleet vehicle, to be able to travel to customer locations daily.  Some overnight travel is required.

Lifting: This position requires the ability to lift up to 40 pounds from the floor to table, or cart during a sales presentation with or without assistance.

Salary for the Lottery Services Specialist (LSS) position (schedule-range 07-04) is $39,666 to $63,395 annually ($19.07 to $31.44 hourly); and the LSS-Senior (07-03) is $51,626 to $74,256 annually ($24.82 to $35.70 hourly), depending on qualifications, plus excellent benefits. Current state employees pay will be based on the provisions in the Compensation Plan.  A twelve-month probationary period is required.

The Department of Revenue will conduct criminal background, tax compliance checks and fingerprint checks on candidates prior to offer of hire. Interview results may be reused in accordance with the State of WI interview reuse policy.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.  The Department of Revenue does not sponsor work or student visas, either at time of hire or at any later time.

All state employees must report their COVID vaccination status, whether vaccinated or not and provide supporting documentation if vaccinated. Newly hired employees will be required to submit this information within their first two weeks of employment.  The State of Wisconsin continues to follow necessary health and safety protocols for COVID.  Please visit Division of Personnel Management Coronavirus - COVID-19 (wi.gov) for the most up-to-date information. Guidance may be subject to change.

Minimum qualified applicants (at both the LSS and LSS-Senior levels) must have experience in each of the following:

1. Experience in wholesale, route sales, commercial sales, merchandising, or persuasive sales

Include where, and what products.

2. Experience with product marketing and/or merchandising (e.g., utilizing point of sale materials and display techniques, etc.).   
3. Monitoring or evaluating sales goals/quotas and/or having compensation based on meeting sales goals.
4. Experience with basic Microsoft computer programs (e.g., Word, Powerpoint, Excel, etc.) Be sure to describe which programs and your level of experience for each.

Well qualified applicants (LSS-Senior level) will also have experience in a minimum of two (2) or more of the following (in addition to the minimum qualifications):

1. Outside field sales (outside of the office) experience selling products and/or services direct to retail. Be sure to describe the types and total number of accounts for which you were responsible.
2. Experience setting planograms and/or securing space within a retail environment.
3. Developing or revising sales goals/quotas/sales plan to increase revenue (e.g., grow new business, etc.).
4. Experience creating new/ innovative ways to reposition product to increase product movement.
5. Experience in convenience store and/or grocery stores positioning or upgrading product displays.

Apply online! To apply, click “Apply for Job” to start the application process.  Then, you will access your existing account or to create a new account if you don’t have an account. Once you are logged in, click “Apply for Job.” Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application.  You will be able to save your application as many times as needed and make edits up until the point you submit your application. Please note that once you submit your application, you will not be able to make any updates to the application or any materials submitted.

You will be required to attach your current resume and letter of qualifications in a Word or PDF compatible format. Limit EACH separate document to a maximum of THREE (3) pages.  Your resume and letter of qualifications are reviewed to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job qualifications listed.  To create your letter of qualifications, it is recommended that you copy the bulleted points listed in the "qualifications" section into a Word document and then address each bullet point with your specific qualifications.

Here are instructions on developing your resume and letter of qualifications and what should be included in these materials.  Ensure your documents have clearly described your specific role, what you did, your level of responsibility (e.g. worked independently, etc.) scope, duration, and specific nature of your duties.  Make sure you provide one or more specific examples that clearly describe your experience doing the qualifications we defined that clearly demonstrated your level of expertise.  If you are vague about your specific role or don't describe examples, you may not get credit for that experience.  Failure to submit all required materials will result in an incomplete application and ineligibility for this position. Application materials will not be accepted if received in an incompatible format, an email, as a hard copy or a fax.

Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer, voluntary demotion, or reinstatement) should complete the online application process by the stated deadline.

Questions can be directed to Linda Weber at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 608-261-7687.

The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce.

The application deadline is 11:59 pm CST on September 8, 2022.