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Sector: Technology
Role: Assistant
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Join our journey to create a new experience for the National Lottery and help us to power change for the greater good.
We are Allwyn UK, part of the Allwyn Entertainment Group - a multi-national lottery operator with a market-leading presence in Austria, the Czech Republic, Greece, Cyprus, and Italy. We have been officially awarded the Fourth Licence (10-year licence) to operate the National Lottery starting February 2024.
We've developed ground-breaking technologies, built player protection frameworks, and have a proven track record of making lotteries better. Our aim is to create one of the UK's most inclusive organisations - where people can bring the best of themselves, to do their best work, every day, for the benefit of good causes.
Allwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer which prides itself in being diverse and inclusive. We do not tolerate discrimination, harassment, or victimisation in the workplace. All employment decisions at Allwyn are based on the business needs, the job requirements, and the individual qualifications. Allwyn encourages applications from individuals regardless of age, disability (visible or hidden), sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.
ROLE PURPOSE:
* Through ownership of territory management, you will build and maintain strong relationships with our retailer network within an assigned territory.
* Deliver the retail and marketing plans by supporting and growing in-store standards, advocating the commercial value of The National Lottery to drive sales and returns to Good Causes.
This role is a 14-month fixed-term contract covering territory in and around Lockerbie, Dumfries, Stranraer, and Strathaven.
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:
* The Retail Department will execute our consumer strategies through our national account, retail sales, customer development, and contact centre channels, working towards great in-store execution of our category through a focus on distribution, availability, display, impact, and retailer advocacy.
* Each of these areas will also look to initiate new in-channel strategies, services, and propositions that meet retailer needs.
* All activities will be developed and delivered in a socially-responsible manner that meets the values of the National Lottery and optimises the returns to Good Causes and the aligned incentives of National Lottery stakeholders.
TEAM DESCRIPTION:
The Retail Sales Team are the face of The National Lottery to the existing National Lottery Retailers, supporting them to increase Returns to Good Causes, driving sales through increasing in-store standards, Retailer Training, and the ongoing management of The National Lottery retail estate. Working with Allwyn Head Office and Customer Operations Teams, implementing the retail plan most effectively and efficiently as possible, utilising digital technology where appropriate.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Support the Annual Business Plan by delivering key messages and marketing updates to our retail network.
* Support the Retail Sales Team objectives and review against agreed measures, working cross territory/divisionally where required.
* Bring retail insight and new ways of working into Allwyn through team meetings, 1:2:1's with Retail Sales Manager.
* Deliver the Retail Key Performance Indicators through ownership of territory management plans and prepare store visits within your assigned territory.
* Proactively drive high in-store standards and deliver key messages.
* Build and maintain great relationships in your assigned territory to drive great in-store execution and retailer advocacy of The National Lottery within stores now and into the future.
* Develop a strong understanding of your territory, retailers, and competitors to drive sales and returns to Good Causes.
* Agree and gain commitment ensuring retailers comply with the necessary player protection through the Retail Training Centre (RTC).
* Drive your own development through our Retail Sales Academy (RSA).
KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
* Previous field sales experience or customer service (ideal but not necessary).
* You're always bringing new ideas to the table.
* Strong sales and commercial acumen.
* You're a people person and confident speaking to our retailers and can build great relationships.
* Experience of face-to-face selling - and you're pretty good at it too.
* Ability to use IT packages and be IT literate.
* Good with numbers and you're able to analyse data and provide insight to our customers.
* The ability to deliver effective training with people at all levels.
* A full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel across your territory and wider regions when required.
OUR GOAL IS TO CREATE ONE OF THE UK'S MOST INCLUSIVE ORGANISATIONS - WHERE PEOPLE CAN BRING THE BEST OF THEMSELVES, TO DO THEIR BEST WORK, EVERY DAY, FOR THE BENEFIT OF GOOD CAUSES. #J-18808-Ljbffr