Careers

JOB SUMMARY

 The Instant Product Specialist provides support to the Director of Instant Product for the Kentucky Lottery Corporation (KLC). Assists Director of Instant Product with the execution of the scratch-off product line, accounting for a significant portion of the KLC’s sales revenue. Assists in managing product objectives for optimum sales and profit results. Monitors product development and planogram schedules to ensure required timelines are met. Assists internal and external customers and vendors to ensure needs and requests are met in a timely manner. Maintains product sales reports for historical tracking and works on special projects as assigned by manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES       

• Assists Director of Instant Product in the review of draft working papers and disseminates to internal cross-functional review group to ensure all game design elements, programming, and deliverables are correct prior to execution and printing.

• Downloads deliverable game files and artwork for dissemination to applicable departments, ad agency, and vendors. Notifies stakeholders when files are available for use.

• Creates Game Start Sheets for each game and distributes to departments involved in game testing and approval process.

• Monitors and updates Game Approval Log to ensure all games are approved and ready for allocation as scheduled.

• Works with external vendors on development of game launch planograms. Manages robust review and approval process to ensure accuracy and completion within required timelines.

• Assists in the development and approval of new game launch materials for in-house production and works with Production Team to ensure all materials are completed and delivered to the vendor warehouse within required timelines.

• Assists with messaging at retail and maintains messaging calendar for internal reference and scheduling purposes.

• Assists Director of Instant Product with documentation and annual reviews of critical product processes for training and business continuity purposes.

• Maintains hard and electronic game files for audit trail requirements and works with the Corporate Records Liaison to coordinate destruction of files once retention period expires.

• Works closely with designated back-up person, including training on new tasks as appropriate, for business continuity purposes in case of unplanned absence or unforeseen events.

• Maintains product sales reports for historical tracking.

• Assists Director of Instant Product with special projects and other duties, as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related Social Science preferred; related experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.
• Two years’ experience in marketing, ad agency, print production, or product management preferred. 
• Experience in the gaming industry a plus.
• Critical thinking skills with proven ability in root-cause analysis and process-oriented solutions impacting the big picture.
• Aptitude and precision in analyzing numerical data ensuring accuracy and integrity in business operations.
• Proven ability to work independently yet thrive in a “team” environment.
• Proactive and self-motivated in collaborating with cross-functional teams and vendors to meet product requirements. 
• High attention-to-detail and organizational skills to remain focused and manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to effectively communicate at all levels – verbally and in writing.
• Above-average computer proficiency with strong working knowledge of Microsoft products.

CORE VALUES

Must be able to exhibit the KLC’s core values:

• Integrity – We do the right thing.
• Accountability – We are accountable to the Governor, the General Assembly, the people of the Commonwealth and to each other.
• Social Responsibility – We are good corporate citizens, giving back to the community.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion – We value and respect our colleagues, our customers, and the communities we serve. 
• Teamwork – We believe in collaboration and the strength of people coming together to achieve something great.
• Innovation – We embrace innovation, working to proactively see opportunities.
• Fun – We have fun at work and enjoy a positive work environment.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Office environment/hybrid according to KLC policies.
• Travel – Minimal.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds: Occasionally
• Standing or sitting: Continuously
• Moving: Occasionally
• Reaching, writing, fingering, typing: Continuously
• Talking and hearing: Continuously
• Seeing: must be able to read reports and use a computer: Continuously
• Sitting for long periods of time: Continuously                               

BENEFITS

We offer a comprehensive employee benefits package including medical, dental, vision, wellness program, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, company paid life insurance, supplemental life insurance, company paid short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, voluntary benefit plans, generous paid time off plans, retirement plans – including 401(k), 457(b), IRAs, and a money purchase retirement plan in which after one year of service the company contributes the equivalent of 8% of your base pay.  

Salary Range: $54,156-$67,643 (Midpoint). Our goal is to pay a competitive market salary for new employees, which is typically up to the midpoint of our pay ranges. However, final offers for all positions will be based on several factors such as experience level, education, skills and internal pay equity

TO APPLY 

• Interested candidates may send their resume and salary expectations to: klcjobs@kylottery.com 
• Please indicate “Position #1126” in the subject line of your e-mail.
• We will only contact candidates who match the qualifications for this role and who are selected for the next steps in the talent acquisition process.

The Kentucky Lottery Corporation is an equal employment opportunity employer.  Our mission is to build a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment where everyone is valued. We’re all winners when we embrace our differences.