Inside Sales Support Specialist

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

You are required to submit your resume as an attachment with your online employment application.

What You'll Do:

Responsibilities of the Inside Sales Support Specialist include but are not limited to:

• Provide inside sales support to regional sales staff to accomplish sales goals
• Review sales data and reports to assist in identifying sales opportunities within specific districts or zip codes
• Learn and use Lottery software programs to review sales and ticket information
• Maintain extensive and up-to-date inventory of Point-of-Sale materials
• Coordinate the instant lottery ticket return process for the region
• Provide customer service to customers and retailers
• Assist prospective retailers with completing their applications
• Assist with processing customer claims
• Research discrepancies in retailer ticket orders
• Report stolen or missing ticket inventory
• Provide front desk administrative support coverage in a backup capacity
• Take supplies to the Lottery Sales Representatives in the field and/or to retailers when needed
• Use a walk behind forklift to move inventory
• Perform other duties and work on special projects

OFFICIAL STATE OF OHIO CLASSIFICATION\:  Administrative Professional 3 (16873) 

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage


• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period


• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year


• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave


• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)


• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

About Us:

The Ohio Lottery Commission is an exciting organization offering career opportunities across many different business functions.  For more than 50 years, the Ohio Lottery has been building an amazing organization committed to growth and giving back – and having fun while doing it.  Our mission is\:  Supporting education by offering entertaining gaming experiences.  Our vision is\:  Investing in Ohio’s students and communities through gaming innovation. 

We are looking for smart, passionate and creative people to join our team and help us achieve our mission.  We embrace challenge, foster an inclusive culture, and value integrity, innovation and winning.

 

Click here to visit our website and learn more about our agency and the products we offer.  Check us out on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube!

If you are ready to play…Come join us!

OCSEA/AFSCME bargaining unit position.

Promotional/lateral transfers honored pursuant to the bargaining agreement.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS INVITED

NOTE:

You are required to submit your resume as an attachment with your online employment application.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Start date immediately.

This position is non-exempt (eligible for overtime) from the Fair Labor Standards Act.

The applicant is required to provide details of minimum qualifications on the application form.  Failure to do so will prohibit consideration of the applicant.  If an interview is offered, supporting documentation/paperwork (e.g., college transcripts, DD Form 214 for veterans, copy of pertinent license or certifications, etc.) will be required at the time of the interview.

New hires agree to participate in the State of Ohio Direct Deposit of Paycheck Program per Section 124.151(B) of the Ohio Revised Code.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

CONVICTION OF A FELONY, OR A MISDEMEANOR OF THE FIRST, SECOND OR THIRD DEGREE, WHICH INVOLVED GAMBLING, FRAUD OR MISREPRESENTATION, THEFT, OR ANY CRIME OF MORAL TURPITUDE, PROHIBITS AN APPLICANT FROM BEING SELECTED FOR THIS POSITION, AS LONG AS THE RECORD OF THE CONVICTION HAS NOT ALREADY BEEN SEALED.  ORC 3770.021

CONVICTION OF A FELONY INVOLVING FRAUD, DECEIT, OR THEFT PROHIBITS AN APPLICANT FROM BEING SELECTED FOR THIS POSITION, AS LONG AS THE RECORD OF THE CONVICTION HAS NOT BEEN REVERSED, EXPUNGED, OR ANNULLED.  ORC 2961.02

EMPLOYMENT CONTINGENT UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK AS REQUIRED BY SECTION 3770.02(D) OF THE OHIO REVISED CODE.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

30 months experience or 30 months training in secretarial/administrative professional field. 

-Or completion of associate core coursework in secretarial science or business office applications from accredited career school or community college; 12 months experience in secretarial/administrative professional field. 

-Or 12 months experience as Administrative Professional 2, 16872. 

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Administrative Support/Services, Customer Service, Operational and Administrative Support, Sales, Inventory Control, Warehousing, Attention to Detail, Customer Focus, Interpreting Data, Teamwork