Title: Sales Merchandiser

State Role Title: 

Hiring Range: $20 - $22/hour

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Virginia Lottery

Location: VAL HARRISONBURG CSC

Agency Website: valottery.com

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

For more than three decades, the Virginia Lottery has worked to build a strong reputation, one synonymous with providing fun, entertaining experiences and doing so responsibly and with integrity. Proceeds from traditional Lottery games support K-12 public education in Virginia. Taxes generated by sports wagering and casino gaming, which are regulated by the Lottery, benefit other priorities of the Commonwealth.

The Virginia Lottery, an independent state agency, is currently seeking a hourly Sales Merchandiser for the areas of Frederick, Warren, Page, Rockingham and Greene counties .

The Sales Merchandiser’s main responsibility will be supporting sales by filling and maintaining Lottery vending machines, replacing and maintaining counter dispensers, slotting new games during launch periods, assisting in special projects and other various tasks as assigned. Other duties may include assisting special distribution projects and occasional weekend events. Work closely with the Area Manager and Sales Representatives to accomplish the sales and distribution goals of the sales area.

This is an hourly position without benefits. Less than 30 hours per week, but may vary based on business need. Weekend work is required. Additionally, a state vehicle is provided including gas.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be able to work independently with low levels of supervision. Possess strong interpersonal communication skills, organizational skills and time management skills; present a professional and engaging personality; good math skills. On occasion, may be required to work a 12 hour day, be able to lift and move up to 50 lbs., and use common household tools. Travel and weekend work required. The successful candidate must be willing to travel within a wide radius of the Harrisonburg sales area.

Additional Considerations

Knowledge of route sales, consumer package goods industry, and experience working in the convenience store, mass merchandiser and/or grocery environment preferred. Route experience preferred.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information

Name: Virginia Lottery HR

Phone: 804-692-7000

Email: n/a

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.