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We are Allwyn UK, part of the Allwyn Entertainment Group - a multi-national lottery operator with a market-leading presence across Europe.\nWhile 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.\nBut for now - let’s talk about the role and who we’re looking for…\nA bit about the role\nKick-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.\nYou’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.\nWhat you’ll be doing\nStrategic Delivery\nSupport the Annual Business Plan by delivering key messages and marketing updates to our retail network.\nReview activity against agreed measures, working cross-territory or regionally as needed.\nBring retail insight, new ideas and improved ways of working into Allwyn through team meetings and 1:1s with your Retail Sales Manager.\nUse sales data and local insights to identify growth opportunities within your territory. \nExecution\nManage and plan store visits across your assigned territory, ensuring you’re well prepared for each visit. \nBuild and maintain strong relationships with retailers to drive great in-store execution and advocacy of The National Lottery.\nProactively drive high in-store standards and deliver key messages that support sales performance.\nSupport retailers with training, compliance requirements and player-protection standards through the Retail Training Centre (RTC).\nDevelop a strong understanding of your territory, retailer performance, competitor activity and local market trends.\nReview your territory’s performance against key KPIs and discuss outcomes with your line manager. \nPromote responsible play and ensure retailers meet player protection requirements. \nDevelopment\nDrive your own development through the Retail Sales Academy (RSA) and your Level 4 Sales Executive Apprenticeship.\nEngage fully in all apprenticeship learning, coaching sessions and structured training modules. \nWork independently in the field while reporting progress, insights and development needs to your Retail Sales Manager.\nTraining Plan (Apprenticeship)\n Training will be delivered through a combination of on-the-job experience and structured learning:\nTraining primarily takes place across your assigned retail territory.\nYou will receive ongoing coaching 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