Job DescriptionJob Description
Expanding direct mail marketing and printing company in the Chicago area is hiring an experienced Print Estimator to join their team
Job Responsibilities:
- Produce timely and accurate estimates for print and mail jobs.
- Read and review specifications presented by Customers or Sales Representatives and resolving discrepancies.
- Determine which combination of equipment will produce the job most efficiently and price the job accordingly.
- Ensure jobs are estimated to meet Customers' expectations, advising of any deviations needed and making suggestions for best efficiency.
- Work with outside vendors to outsource work and negotiating prices for work performed.
Qualifications include:
- 3 -5 years estimating experience with sheetfed and web/web in-line, print/bindery and letter shop/direct mail . Print estimating experience required.
- Associate or Bachelor degree .
- Take directions well and follow through on assignments
- Proficient with Word and Excel required.
- Prior experience with an ERP. Working knowledge of Print Stream a plus .
- Must be able to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, percentages, area and volume and apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
- Good problem-solving skills.
- Must be able to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or spread sheet form and be able to develop a plan for pricing
- Excellent communication skills.
- Excellent project management skills.
Great career opportunity with company in growth mode.
Starting salary range $75,000 - $80,000 + benefits, HSA, vacation, PTO, transportation credit, and 401k match.
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We treat candidate information in strict confidence.