Bookstore and Retail Services Temporary Non-Sponsored

Requirements GU-Q is looking for a Bookstore and Retail Services that supports the bookstore operations, handles sales, inventory, and staff supervision. Responsibilities include managing transactions, restocking, coordinating textbook orders, and designing promotional items. As this position is based in Doha, Qatar and offers no relocation assistance, GU-Q is looking for locally based candidates only. This is a temporary, full-time and non-sponsored position that requires all applicants to already have the necessary sponsorship to live and work in Qatar. Key Accountabilities • Contribute to all activities of the bookstore operations. • Hire, train, supervise and mentor student employees at the bookstore. • Assist with maintaining relationships with GU campus bookstore and GU 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 restock orders as and when required. • Assist in managing inventory and inventory audits. • Assist in processing new orders for merchandise. • Assist in textbook ordering by coordinating with faculty, Academic Affairs, main campus bookstore and regional publishers each semester. • Assist with textbook distribution for students in fall, spring, and summer semesters. • 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 and distribution of textbooks and 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. • Provide an exceptional level of customer service to all constituents. • Assist with book launches and other events that take place in the bookstore. • Other similar duties, as required. Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in communications, sales and marketing, or similar. • 2+ years of work experience in retail services, preferably at a campus bookstore. • Experience in graphic design and tools such as Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva. • Experience in using POS; preferably Sage Evolution. • Strong written and verbal communication skills. • Ability to demonstrate strong attention to detail and financial accuracy. • Positive attitude and desire to be in a customer service-oriented environment. • Familiarity with international and multicultural environments is preferred. • Knowledge of Georgetown University's mission, values, and programs is preferred. • Ability to work flexible hours, evenings, and weekends during events that require bookstore presence.