Now Hiring - Scientific Games Corporation - Information Technology Strategic Account Manager - Colorado Springs Area in Colorado Springs, CO

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Job Description

Main responsibilities will be dedicated to identifying new corporate and independent retail recruitment opportunities, developing relationships with those potential retailers, manage and streamline the critical on-boarding process and track performance(s) of those new retailers. The Strategic Account Manager (SAM) incumbent will focus on work with Colorado Lottery Sales, Operations, and Marketing Teams as well as SG Site Teams in establishing contact with and vetting the potential retailers’ interest in becoming lottery-licensed along with obtaining the retailer’s commitment to promoting and selling lottery products in the most optimal ways. They will assist in providing input and building training programs for retailers as part of this role.
Job Functions:

Recruitment:
Will act as a liaison between potential retailers, the Lottery sales and business development teams and the retailer contracting division
Work with CO Lottery Sales team and SGEP-CO Team members to identify, prescreen and, in time, make initial contact with potential lottery retailers with the goal of getting the retailer contracted to sell lottery products within their stores
Provide to potential retailers all preliminary lottery contracting documents, including the application and supplemental forms, instructions on how to become a lottery retailer and contact information for the district office assigned to helping the retailer complete the on-boarding process

Raise them Right:
Attend new retailer trainings and assist with devising retailer retention strategies to help raise retailers right
Conduct surveys and research with retailers that are discontinuing Lottery sales in their stores to determine pitfalls (if any) and identify approaches for better retention of current retailers.
Work with potential and new lottery retailers to implement the most effective lottery product merchandising and marketing collateral store displays to include: Instant ticket product mix and signage display packages as well as draw style games
Marketing services to retail partners – giveaways, product launches, in-store research
Grassroots promotions in stores and winner awareness
Present performance analysis – KPIS
Merchandise and manage lottery product profile in store to optimize sales
Basic mechanical troubleshooting and use of small tools

Qualifications:
Strong time management skills
Organized and methodical in routines
Multiple skills and trades will need to be managed
Strong communication and reporting a must
Strong positive relationship skills
Understanding of electronics – Smart phones, tablets, and laptops
Valid drivers license and clean driving record
Can Lift up to 40 pounds
Must be able to stand for long periods of time
Requires frequent bending/stooping
Daily travel in-state is required (minimal over-night stays if any)

Education and/or Experience:
Undergraduate degree in sales/ marketing field or 3 to 5 years retail sales and/or marketing experience – route sales a plus
Able to interpret charts/graphs and present them
MS Office - Ability to work fluently in Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint required. Certification a plus

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Company car
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Travel reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 2 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Quarterly bonus

Travel requirement:

• Travel

Application Question(s):

• Are you located in the Colorado Springs, CO area?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Retail Sales: 3 years (Preferred)
• Route Sales: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road