Senior Account Manager - Print

Quinn Quest Talent; Basildon; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Quinn Quest Talent is working with an established commercial print business to recruit a Senior Print Account Manager. You will manage customer accounts across digital, litho, large format and premium print, guiding jobs from enquiry through production and delivery with strong attention to detail.

You will liaise with estimating, pre-press and production teams, briefing artwork and managing proofs. A commercial mindset helps you grow accounts and maximise service opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial print is essential.
• Strong knowledge of digital and lithographic printing.
• Understanding of paper stocks, print specifications and finishing processes.
• Experience managing quotations, artwork, orders and production schedules.
• Excellent organisation, communication and attention to detail.
• Commercial mindset to manage customers and production teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer accounts and build lasting relationships.
• Take print jobs from enquiry and quotation through to production and delivery.
• Brief artwork, check specifications and manage proofs/approvals.
• Collaborate with estimating, pre-press, production and finishing teams.
• Keep multiple jobs moving, hitting deadlines and solving problems.

Skills

Account management

Print industry knowledge

Quotations

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Commercial mindset

Job description

PRINT SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGER

Essex | c£45,000 DOE | Full-time, office-based

Know your litho from your digital? Your foiling from your folding? This one's for you!

Quinn Quest Talent is working with an established commercial print business looking for an experienced Print Account Manager / Project Manager to join its busy team. From fast-turnaround digital print and large-format graphics to premium brochures, complex litho jobs and retail display campaigns, you'll be at the heart of getting great print delivered.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Managing customer accounts and building lasting relationships.
• Taking print jobs from enquiry and quotation through to production and delivery.
• Briefing artwork, checking specifications and managing proofs and approvals.
• Working closely with estimating, pre-press, print production and finishing teams.
• Keeping multiple jobs moving, hitting deadlines and solving problems before they escalte.
• Advising customers on print processes, materials, finishes and the best production solutions.
• Spotting opportunities to grow accounts and introduce additional services.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Proven experience within commercial print - this is essential.
• Strong knowledge of digital and lithographic printing.
• Understanding of paper stocks, print specifications and finishing processes.
• Experience managing quotations, artwork, orders and production schedules.
• Excellent organisation, communication and attention to detail.
• A commercial mindset and the confidence to manage customers and production teams.

Experience with large-format, signage, retail POS, B1 litho, direct mail or specialist finishing? Even better!

WHY CONSIDER IT?

• Salary up to £45k, depending on experience.
• Established business with extensive in-house production capabilities.
• Varied projects across multiple print processes.
• Direct exposure to senior leadership.
• A hands-on role where your print knowledge really matters.