Associate Sales Representative

Associate Sales Representative

The Virginia Lottery, an independent state agency, is currently seeking an Associate Sales Representative for the Petersburg, Dinwiddie, and Colonial Heights areas. The Associate Sales Representative (ASR) Program is a one-year career development program designed specifically for college graduates who aspire to become sales leaders for the Virginia Lottery. If you are passionate about sales, driven to success, have strong interpersonal skills, and want to collaborate with highly talented people, apply today for the Associate Sales Representative position with the Virginia Lottery! The Associate Sales Representative (ASR) role enables you to advance your career rapidly by providing the training and resources needed to become successful in an industry-leading sales organization.

During the first months of the program, ASR's will expand their sales and business acumen, increase their technical knowledge and develop executive presentation skills, as well as learn about Lottery products. ASRs will have full business ownership of a defined territory. The ASR will learn using a unique variety of on-the job training techniques which includes a blend of instructor-led and self-paced training. After successfully completing the program, ASRs will have an opportunity to apply and be promoted into a Sales Representative role where they can continue to grow in a rewarding career. State vehicle will be provided.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Customer service experience
• Excellent technical skills
• Willingness to travel within the training hub for the duration of the program
• A 4-year degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, or Communications from an accredited college or university or equivalent experience / training preferred
• Must be willing to relocate within the year program to a full-time Sales Representative role, dependent on business need
• Must be comfortable working closely with a mentor in the beginning months of the program

Additional Considerations :

In support of the Commonwealth's 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 800-552-5019.

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.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer