The job holder is expected to conduct and coordinate all aspects of the selection, purchase, and stocking of books.  Typical duties include:

-Compiling information from inventory and sales records, publishers' catalogs and updates.

-Processing purchase orders for items such as textbooks, trade books, reference books, school supplies, and general merchandise.

-Preparing book lists, reports and price offers to existing and prospective customers.

-Analyzing customer orders to determine the sourcing of books, and contacting new suppliers to open credit accounts and negotiate terms.

-Contacting publishers and suppliers to obtain availability and ordering information, expedite delinquent orders, and resolve problems related to shipments and invoices.

-Monitoring the status of purchases in progress and initiating follow-up contact with publishers and suppliers to obtain status information.

-Analyzing customer inventory and suggesting new purchases, book display and allocatio of books between customer outlets.

-Categorizing books and identifying new releases and bestsellers in each category. Making rappropriate differentiated recommendations to various customers.

-Performing related duties as assigned

Skills

-Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.- Fluency in Arabic and English.-Detail-oriented person, with accuracy in record keeping.-Interest or passion for books and reading.-Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.-Strong internet search skills.