Business Development Manager (15528)

What are we looking for

Minimum Education and Experience:

• A Bachelors degree in Business Administration Marketing or closely related field
• Two or more years of sales or customer service supervisory experience
• Four or more years of directly related experience
• Other combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis

Competencies:

Knowledge of:

• The concepts and theories of business marketing retail and sales strategies advertising and brand development.
• Program planning and management budgeting customer service standards contract administration and trends and issues affecting target industries; and
• Laws rules policies and procedures affecting Lottery operations and activities.

Ability to:

• Provide effective leadership vision and direction.
• Be an effective and engaged manager with remote and in-office staff.
• Effectively communicate with diverse levels of management and stakeholders both verbally and in writing.
• Analyze interpret and synthesize complex and dissimilar data related to market research demographics sales trends and reports and other issues.
• Developing and delivering formal sales presentations.
• Exercise judgment and discretion to establish and maintain strong working relationships both inside and outside the organization with those who are able to supply information assistance or support for work related goals.
• Identify problems emerging issues and trends and establish strategies to address them.

Only online applications are accepted. This position will be posted until filled. The first review of applicants will be April 282026. By applying online you are able to receive updates and monitor the status of your application.

Does this sound like you

If you feel you have what it takes to be successful in this position please tell us how and why by submitting your resume cover letter and three professional business references to include your current or most recent supervisor. References will not be contacted unless you are selected to be a top candidate following interviews. In your cover letter please tell us about your specific knowledge of business management and how your experience would make you an asset to our team.

What can you expect from us in return for your work with our agency

• Work/life Balance
• Health Coverage
• Retirement plans
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave and Holidays
• And more
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF.

This position requires the successful completion of a background investigation and credit check. This investigation may continue into the time period after you have begun your employment. If the results of the investigation are in the opinion of the Montana Lottery not favorable employment will not continue.