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Company: Ontario Lottery and Gaming

Location: Toronto, ON

Job description: Range: 66,400.00 – 99,600.00 CAD

Job Description:

Senior Sales Specialist (Multiple Locations)

GAME ON – OLG needs you

We’ve said GAME ON, and we mean it – OLG is rapidly transforming its organization to better serve Ontarians by delivering great gaming experiences through our digital, retail lottery, and land-based gaming channels. Over the course of fiscal 2022-23, OLG delivered a record $2.5 billion in net profit to the Province of Ontario. OLG is now expanding our horizons even further, with a new strategic direction, to become a world class gaming entertainment leader with a globally admired digital platform.

We are ready to take this game to the next level and need a passionate Senior Sales Specialist to execute sales activities across a broad geographic region to a designated list of retail, hospitality and vending accounts, build retailer relationships and networks, resolve complaints/issues, prospect for new business, manage inventory of instant tickets at vending sites all in an effort to achieve sales targets and maintain high standards of customer satisfaction.

Please indicate on your resume the territory you are interested in:

Toronto (Downtown) – 2 vacancies

Toronto East (Beaches) – 1 vacancy

·Toronto (North) – 1 vacancy

Note: Preference will be given to candidates who live within the territory

YOUR ROLE IN THE GAME

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Field Sales, you will be empowered to:

Assist Senior Manager Field Sales, in developing territory profile strategies, including prospecting for new retailers and channel development, in order to boost sales and coverage

Manage inventory of instant tickets through proper allocation and merchandising of product at retail and in self-serve vending machines

Analyze sales trends in assigned districts and develop recommendations on retail promotions and sales to be submitted for the approval of Senior Manager Field Sales

Analyze retailer information, conduct a profitability analysis include ROI and breakeven analysis to determine entitlement for terminal allocation

Develop field level relationships with Corporate Account Area Supervisors and Managers to discuss and execute sales plans and initiatives

Manage store level complaints and implement corrective actions to ensure swift resolution. Proactively assess, clarify, and validate retailers’ needs on an ongoing basis to ensure their needs are fulfilled

Provide training to retailers on new processes, procedures, rules and regulations, sales promotions and contests, new product offerings to create awareness and ensure compliance to guidelines

Provide content and review all retailer publications, training material, promotional activities and new product/terminal training guides

Engage in special project assignments (managing account merchandizing plans and compliance, negotiating premium space, etc.) to promote existing/new channel development

Accountable for keeping merchandise and POS current and in good repair both at retail and in remote storage unit.

WHAT YOU NEED TO PLAY

Work Experience: 5+ years of experience across the sales lifecycle including prospecting, need identification, qualification, negotiation, upselling and cross selling; field level experience in account management and issue resolution

Education: post-secondary degree/diploma in Business Administration, Marketing, Customer Service or related discipline

Critical Skills: knowledge of sales management tools and techniques, key account management, demand planning, forecasting, budgeting, product allocations, channel management, inventory management etc.; Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), GeoMapping, and CRM; leadership, problem solving, communication, and relationship building skills; ability to travel frequently (sometimes overnight) within Ontario; ability to lift 40 pounds on a regular basis

Collaboration & Fun: inclusive and collaborative work style while creating fun and excitement in our work

Integrity and Trust: do what’s right and operate with transparency and openness

Licenses, Registrations, Certificates: Must have a valid Ontario Driver’s License

PERKS OF JOINING OUR TEAM

• Part of a Bigger Picture: socially responsible company that gives back all its profits to the province and people of Ontario
• Flexible Work Environment: to help balance both work and life
• You Matter: family friendly work practices and hybrid work
• Freedom to Innovate: supports new and better ways to be successful
• Be your Authentic Self: environment that values diversity as a source of strength
• Learning Galore: 24-7 access to robust online learning programs
• Public Service Pension Plan: participate in a major defined benefit pension plan sponsored by the Government of Ontario
• Variable Pay Program: performance-based incentives to share in our success (Permanent OLG Employees Only)

Learn about OLG – GAME ON!

OLG’s purpose is to contribute to a better Ontario by delivering great entertainment experiences for our customers. We are a multi-billion-dollar organization with a wide array of business lines including, lottery, land-based casinos, digital lottery and casino, horseracing, and charitable gaming. OLG is amidst a massive transformation focusing on being customer obsessed and bringing our digital business to a whole new level.

The key to our success is our people. Our culture will be grounded in true, positive partnerships that embrace trust, clarity, and openness in all that we do. We are supporting and empowering employees and teams across the organization through greater accountability, leadership development and growth opportunities. OLG is embracing more flexible work options and family friendly work practices including hybrid work.

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential elements of our culture and cornerstones of the Five Truths that OLGers Live by. At OLG, our employees have the space to be themselves and use their perspectives and skills to benefit the people and the Province of Ontario. OLG is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

While we are re-shaping and growing our business, we are unwavering when it comes to living our purpose, and ensuring our business delivers meaningful benefits for the people of Ontario. OLG’s net profits are reinvested back into the province, contributing to the quality of life for Ontarians.

To learn more about OLG go to our website at

We look forward to hearing from you, interested applicants please apply online by January 21, 2024.

OLG is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Please contact Human Resources at if you require accommodation at any time throughout the hire process.

We thank you for your interest in this opportunity; however only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

Personal information is collected by the Ontario Lottery & Gaming Corporation (OLG) and/or its third party service provider(s) under the authority of the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation Act, 1999, SO 1999, c 12, Sch L and the Employment Standards Act, 2000, S.O. 2000, c. 41 (as amended) and will be used for the purpose of determining qualifications for employment with OLG and for recruitment modernization initiatives. The information will be managed in accordance with all applicable laws, OLG’s Protection of Privacy Policy (the Policy) and related policies and procedures. For any questions about this collection, please contact , 800-70 Foster Drive, Sault Ste. Marie, ON, P6A 6V2.
OLG is seeking Senior Sales Specialists for multiple locations in Ontario, with a salary range of 66,400.00 – 99,600.00 CAD. The role involves executing sales activities, managing inventory, building retailer relationships, and resolving complaints to achieve sales targets. Candidates must have 5+ years of sales experience and a degree in Business Administration or related field. Additional requirements include proficiency in MS Office, the ability to travel within Ontario, and a valid Ontario Driver’s License. OLG offers a flexible work environment, learning programs, and a performance-based incentive program for permanent employees. Interested candidates can apply online by January 21, 2024. OLG is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment accommodation as per the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
The job description from the provided website is for a “Sales Associate” position with the following responsibilities:

– Greet customers and ascertain what each customer wants or needs
– Recommend, select, and help locate or obtain merchandise based on customer needs and desires
– Describe merchandise and explain use, operation, and care of merchandise to customers
– Compute sales prices, total purchases and receive and process cash or credit payment
– Maintain knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges, and security practices
– Maintain records related to sales
– Watch for and recognize security risks and thefts, and know how to prevent or handle these situations

The job also requires the candidate to have the following qualifications and skills:

– High school diploma or GED
– Previous retail experience preferred
– Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
– Basic math skills
– Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

The website also provides information about the location of the job and the salary range for the position.

Expected salary:

Job date: Sun, 14 Jan 2024 06:01:24 GMT