Direct Mail Estimator

Wilen Direct; Deerfield Beach (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilen Direct in Deerfield Beach, Florida, is seeking an Estimator to ensure accurate and timely cost estimates for direct mail processes. The successful candidate will have over 7 years of estimating experience and deep knowledge in offset and digital printing, lettershop operations, and USPS standards.

This role involves collaborating with various departments, maintaining rate cards, and developing pricing strategies. Excellent mathematical, organizational, and communication skills are crucial for success in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of direct mail estimating experience including knowledge of offset printing.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent math and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate cost estimates for integrated marketing campaigns.
• Collaborate with departments to determine scope and timing.
• Maintain rate cards and provide cost analyses.

Skills

Direct mail estimating experience

Knowledge of offset printing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Expert in MS Excel

Job description

Job Description

As an Estimator, you will play an instrumental role in ensuring accurate and timely cost-based estimates. The successful candidate will be knowledgeable in all direct mail processes; including offset printing, digital printing, bindery and lettershop as well as a working knowledge of creative and digital estimating.

• Provide timely, accurate and detailed cost estimates and other calculations for integrated marketing campaigns.
• A professional-level understanding and proficiency across all aspects of direct mail including printing, lettershop operations, and the USPS DMM.
• Analyze job requirements to ensure the most cost effective method of production.
• Collaborate with various departments and account teams to determine scope of work and agree to approach and timing of deliverables.
• Develop and maintain rate cards; provide cost analyses, P&L job reporting, budget tracking and assist with other estimating or accounting-related projects as needed.
• Create and submit purchase orders throughout project lifecycle.
• Review and approve proposals, charge orders, invoices and RFP documentation.
• Prioritize, organize and maintain estimates and all related documentation in estimating system.
• Explore opportunities for production efficiencies; develop and follow established pricing procedures and guidelines.

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ direct mail estimating experience including knowledge of offset printing (web, sheet‑fed) inline finishing operations; litho, flexo and digital printing processes. Four‑color variable inkjet experience, a plus.
• 7+ years’ mailing services experience including lettershop services, postal operations, and mail logistics.
• Extensive pre‑press and printing knowledge including variable data printing.
• Demonstrated success developing pricing strategies and competitive pricing models.
• Knowledge of data list purchasing.
• Strong attention to detail, ability to multi‑task and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent math, analytical, problem solving, organizational and communication skills.
• The ability to multi‑task, work in a fast paced environment with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Expert in MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

This is an on‑site position. We are a drug‑free workplace, E‑verify and background check.