London, United Kingdom
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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 across Europe. While the main contribution of The National Lottery to society is through the funds to good causes, at Allwyn we put our purpose and values at the heart of everything we do. Join us as we embark on a once-in-a-lifetime, large-scale transformation journey by creating a National Lottery that delivers more money to good causes. But for now – let’s talk about the role and who we’re looking for… A bit about the role Kick‑start your career with an apprenticeship where you’ll learn on the job and support something that matters. You’ll manage your own territory, build strong retailer relationships and help drive sales for Good Causes. Gain hands‑on experience, coaching and a Level 4 Sales executive qualification to grow into a Retail Growth Executive. You’ll learn how the Retail Sales Team operate as the face of The National Lottery to our retailers, supporting them to drive sales through outstanding in-store standards, retailer training and commercial insight. This role blends real-world experience with structured learning, giving you the skills and confidence to grow into a fully competent Retail Sales Executive. What you’ll be doing Strategic Delivery * Support the Annual Business Plan by delivering key messages and marketing updates to our retail network. * Review activity against agreed measures, working cross‑territory or regionally as needed. * Bring retail insight, new ideas and improved ways of working into Allwyn through team meetings and 1:1s with your Retail Sales Manager. * Use sales data and local insights to identify growth opportunities within your territory. Execution * Manage and plan store visits across your assigned territory, ensuring you’re well prepared for each visit. * Build and maintain strong relationships with retailers to drive great in‑store execution and advocacy of The National Lottery. * Proactively drive high in‑store standards and deliver key messages that support sales performance. * Support retailers with training, compliance requirements and player‑protection standards through the Retail Training Centre (RTC). * Develop a strong understanding of your territory, retailer performance, competitor activity and local market trends. * Review your territory’s performance against key KPIs and discuss outcomes with your line manager. * Promote responsible play and ensure retailers meet player protection requirements. Development * Drive your own development through the Retail Sales Academy (RSA) and your Level 4 Sales Executive Apprenticeship. * Engage fully in all apprenticeship learning, coaching sessions and structured training modules. * Work independently in the field while reporting progress, insights and development needs to your Retail Sales Manager. Training Plan (Apprenticeship) * Training will be delivered through a combination of on-the-job experience and structured learning: * Training primarily takes place across your assigned retail territory. * You will receive ongoing coaching from your Retail Sales Manager and support from the Retail Sales Academy as well as your apprenticeship training provider. * A minimum of 20% off‑the‑job training will be delivered through virtual learning, workshops and practical application related to your apprenticeship as well as on the job learning. * Team meetings, development sessions and regional workshops may occasionally take place at central locations. Working Week * Monday–Thursday: 9:00am–5:30pm * Friday: 9:00am–5:00pm * Total: 37 hours per week * This is a field‑based role requiring daily travel across your assigned territory. * Occasional flexibility may be needed to attend regional meetings or business events.
