Bookstore And Retail Services Assistant

 

Description:

  • Contribute to all activities of the bookstore operations.
  • Hire, train, supervise and mentor student employees at the bookstore.
  • Assist in maintaining relationships with the Georgetown University DC campus bookstore and their mail services.
  • Design and procure GU-Q branded promotional items and custom branded merchandise for the university departments and customers.

 

Key activities

 

  • Accurately handle and process daily sales, cash and card transactions, deposits and daily reporting.
  • Accurately maintain stock levels and assist in processing new orders for merchandise.
  • Assist in managing inventory, inventory audits.
  • Assist in textbook ordering by coordinating with faculty, Academic Affairs, DC campus bookstore and regional publishers each semester.
  • Assist with textbook distribution for students in fall, spring, and summer semesters.
  • Anticipate customer requirements by directly handling inventory and fostering strong relationships, enabling proactive planning and execution of customer-related needs.
  • Research, source, and negotiate orders with vendors, adhering to ethics and compliance guidelines in purchasing and in hiring suppliers.
  • Perform activities such as receiving, pricing, shelving merchandise to ensure accuracy within the department.
  • Work with communications department to design and source unique GU-Q branded merchandise and promotional items for all university departments from local and international vendors.
  • Assist with conceptualizing, designing and building creative and visually appealing window displays to promote GU-Q, faculty achievements and publications, student programs and the GU-Q brand to external and internal audiences.
  • Assist with developing content to promote the Bookstore and GU-Q brand.
  • Generate and analyze sales reports & inventory valuation to determine appropriate inventory level on a monthly basis.
  • Manage customer and vendor expectations, problem-solve, and provide alternative solutions without compromising service levels.
  • Assist with book launches and other events that take place in the bookstore.
  • Other similar duties, as required.

Organization Georgetown University in Qatar
Industry Retailing Jobs
Occupational Category Bookstore and Retail Services Assistant
Job Location Doha,Qatar
Shift Type Morning
Job Type Full Time
Gender No Preference
Career Level Intermediate
Experience 2 Years
Posted at 2024-03-06 5:04 pm
Expires on 2024-12-24