Print Estimator/ Account Manager

Key Recruitment Ltd.; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Key Recruitment Ltd. is looking for a proactive Print Estimator based in the West Midlands. You will estimate commercial print jobs, negotiate with material suppliers and co-ordinate from initial inquiry to finished job.

You will provide a strong customer service front, create accurate estimates, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and build effective relationships with clients and finishers. Experience with Tharstern MIS is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience in a print estimating role with good print knowledge.
• Effective written and verbal communication with clients and suppliers.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Experience with MIS systems, preferably Tharstern.
• Able to work as part of a team to achieve goals.

Responsibilities

• Estimate print projects from brief to finish, engaging suppliers.
• Provide a full customer service role from estimating to costing.
• Coordinate estimates and approvals to ensure on-time completion.
• Build relationships with internal and external suppliers and customers.
• Manage projects from brief to completion.

Skills

Print estimating

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Tools

Tharstern MIS

Job description

Location

West Midlands

Location

Staffordshire

The Company

Our client is a high-quality Litho Print manufacturer. Offering a full end-to-end solution with in-house design, print and finishing

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for:

• Estimating commercial print dealing with material suppliers through to finishers
• Provide a full customer service role from estimating & job creation through to costing
• Building working relationships with internal and external suppliers and customers to facilitate the smooth running of all projects
• Managing projects from brief to completion, co-ordinating estimates and approvals to ensure suitable completion

Requirements

• Experience in a print estimating role with good print knowledge
• Able to communicate effectively at all levels with clients, suppliers and colleagues, orally and in writing
• Actively participate as a team member in achieving team goals when required
• Excellent communication skills to work well with both colleagues and clients
• Positive can-do attitude, who works well in diverse environment
• Ability to work on several projects simultaneously
• Ability to produce estimates for print projects
• Ability to raise Job bags
• Good knowledge of using MIS systems (Experience of using Tharstern would be beneficial)