Title: Area Manager
State Role Title:
Hiring Range: $88001 - $100000
Pay Band: UG
Agency: Virginia Lottery
Location:VAL HAMPTON CSC
Agency Website:
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
For more than three decades the Virginia Lottery has worked to build a strong reputation one synonymous with providing fun entertaining experiences and doing so responsibly and with integrity. Proceeds from traditional Lottery games support K-12 public education in Virginia. Taxes generated by sports wagering and casino gaming which are regulated by the Lottery benefit other priorities of the Commonwealth.
The Virginia Lottery an independent state agency is currently seeking an Area Sales Manager for the Williamsburg Sales area including but not limited to Williamsburg Hampton Newport News the Northern Neck and Southeastern Virginia. This position includes the hiring training coaching and evaluating the job performance of 10-12 Sales Representatives (SRs) and making recommendations to improve operations within a defined geographic area; assisting in establishment of SR sales goals; and working with SRs and their retailers to ensure sales goals are met. The selected candidate must be able to develop sales area programs and objectives to meet sales goals; establishing personal objectives and professional development plans of sales representatives. Performance is evaluated on sales goal achievement and other important factors.
Minimum Qualifications
Previous experience in sales management with proven strengths in leadership coaching training and mentoring skills. Ability to analyze sales data from the assigned geographical area and propose change; work with retailers to increase sales and try new promotional programs; plan organize and direct the work of others; develop sales presentations and present to all levels of management. Considerable knowledge of and experience with modern sales management methods; principles and practices of product marketing and retail sales; and PC iPad tablet or other hand-held equivalent. Proficiency in Microsoft products effective communication skills (oral and written) a must. The preferred candidate must be willing to live within a 50 mile radius of the stated business center.
Additional Considerations
-Field sales experience in consumer packaged goods and sales force automation software on a laptop or iPad experience a plus.
-Bachelors degree in marketing business administration or equivalent from an accredited college or university desired.
-A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
-Preferred candidate will have experience working within the Lottery environment.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Contact Information
Name: Virginia Lottery HR
Phone:
Email: N/A
In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
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