RETAIL SALES REPRESENTATIVE I

Brightstar is an innovative, forward-thinking global leader in lottery that builds on our renowned expertise in delivering secure technology and producing reliable, comprehensive solutions for our customers.
As a premier pure play global lottery company, our best-in-class lottery operations, retail and digital solutions, and award-winning lottery games enable our customers to achieve their goals, fulfill player needs and distribute meaningful benefits to communities.
Brightstar has a well-established local presence and is a trusted partner to governments and regulators around the world, creating value by adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and responsibility.
Brightstar has approximately employees.
For more information, please visit www.
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Responsibilities   The territory for this role is Houston.
Candidate must live in or near this territory.
The Retail Sales Rep I is responsible for driving sales within an assigned territory.
This is a customer facing role.
Responsibilities.
Responsible for completing route coverage within an assigned territory Evaluates and manages product inventory, display, and presentation Optimizes the inventory mix at retail locations through pack transfers to other retail locations and returns upon the request of the retailer Assists in the development of detailed execution plans to grow sales within assigned district Manages product levels to ensure customer demands are met at all points of retail distribution Responsible for actively recruiting new retailers to increase sales and grow the retailer base Reviews key metrics with retailer on a consistent basis Communicates and executes organizational strategies, specific initiatives, and best practices to retailers to maximize sales.
Able to follow all requirements for picking up, transferring and returning Tickets to and from Retailers Recovers tickets from other locations as directed by the lottery Uses retailer sales terminal to process returns of instant ticket inventory according to processes approved by the Lottery.
Ability to follow all lottery procedures such as picking up, dropping off, transferring, closing and returning tickets to our warehouse Completes all required paperwork on time with accuracy Takes appropriate follow up action on all customer queries Assists lottery personnel with retailer trouble-shooting/chronic retailer issues.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with Brightstar and Lottery personnel and lottery retailers Assist with reports and analysis as requested by sales managers Adheres to route schedule assigned Assists with other projects as assigned Qualifications   Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, in business, marketing or related field a plus Minimum of 1 year sales experience in retail or wholesale sales preferred Proficiency in Word, Excel, and experience with PowerPoint for work on company provided tablets or computers Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to adapt communication style to suit diverse audiences Ability to plan and organize Ability to work autonomously Must reside in the region where the regional office is located Extensive daytime travel in company vehicle Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds Must have a valid driver’s license Keys to Success • Building collaborative relationships • Decision making • Drive results • Foster innovation • Personal energy • Self-leadership #LI-JM1