Job Title: Lottery Sales Representative
Job ID: 93876
What you’ll be doing:
The Minnesota State Lottery is seeking a highly motivated, well-organized, people-person to promote fun as a Lottery Sales Representative! This position works directly with approximately 115 retailers that sell MN Lottery products. This involves identifying potential new businesses to recruit retailers within the territory and making sales presentations to business owners and managers to identify opportunities to increase sales through training, promotions, and marketing recommendations. This position also works directly with members of the public at events to promote MN Lottery products.
This position will report directly to the North Sales Manager. The LSR will take directions from their regional manager but will have the freedom to act and have decision-making authority related to their specific accounts. If you have strengths in building great working relationships with diverse populations, this could be your next career.
This position is being reposted, if you have previously applied for this position, you do not need to reapply.
This position has an office location in Grand Rapids, MN, and will service the communities in the state, which include the following cities: Bagley, Baudette, Crookston, East Grand Forks, Roseau, Thief River Falls, and Warroad. If you are excited about serving these communities in MN, this is the position for you!
We are also posting a second Lottery Sales Representative position. If you are interested in this role but believe you may not be able to serve the listed communities mentioned above, please refer to Job ID 94478 for more details
Minimum Qualifications
To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed below and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job. To qualify, you must meet the following:
- Two (2) years of sales experience that includes territory management, product merchandising, and promotional experience (counter sales, sales of services, and delivery driving do not count as sales experience).
- Ability to communicate effectively with individuals with a wide range of backgrounds, who do not share your same culture, ethnicity, language, or other common experiences.
***Note: Bachelor’s degree in Sales, Marketing, Communications, or a related degree will substitute for one year of sales experience as described above, an Associate degree will substitute for 6 months of experience.
All applicants must possess and maintain a valid Class D Driver's License.
The position will travel close to 100%. A state-issued vehicle will be assigned for business purposes.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience selling a major consumer product.
- Experience in gaming or entertainment industries.
- Experience working with diverse populations.
- Presentation and/or public speaking experience.
- Bi-lingual speaking.
Physical Requirements
This job requires occasionally moving articles up to 25–30 pounds and frequently transporting objects, such as promotional materials and dispenser cases. This job may require moving or positioning of self to a significant degree or may involve being in a stationary position for extended periods of time.
Additional Requirements
This position requires successful completion of the following:
The Minnesota State Lottery will conduct a criminal background check and fingerprint check at the time of job offer for all prospective new employees. The Minnesota State Lottery cannot hire any person who's been convicted of a felony or a crime involving fraud or misrepresentation within five years of employment or who's ever been convicted of a gambling-related offense.
In addition, the Minnesota State Lottery will perform the following background checks:
- Employment Reference Checks (includes review of personnel file for current and former State of Minnesota employees)
- SEMA4 Records Check (for current and former State of Minnesota employees)
- Driver's License Records Verification
Posting Dates: 6/30/26 through 7/9/26
