Independent Print Estimator — Precise, Margin-Safe Quotes

Sagan World LLC.; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 260,000 - 380,000; Part time

Job summary

Sagan World LLC. seeks a skilled Print Estimator to support our U.S.-based sales and production teams.

This independent-contractor role requires reviewing quote requests, determining the best production approach, and building accurate, timely estimates while safeguarding margins. The ideal candidate has prior printing-estimating experience, a solid grasp of print terminology, pricing structures, and the inputs needed for accurate estimates.

Qualifications

• Previous estimating experience within the printing industry is required.
• Strong understanding of print terminology, production processes, and inputs required to estimate print jobs.
• Experience with price books, pricing structures, and print job costing.
• Ability to explain how a print estimate is developed from initial request through final pricing.
• Experience using a print-industry MIS, CRM, or estimating system; PrintSmith Vision is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Review incoming quote requests and determine the appropriate production approach.
• Build accurate and timely print estimates using the company’s MIS system.
• Evaluate production factors such as press requirements, stock/materials, quantities, imposition, finishing, bindery, labor, and other job-specific requirements.
• Use historical job information, inventory, and pricing data to support estimating decisions.
• Work with price books and established pricing structures to develop accurate estimates.
• Identify missing information and determine inputs needed to complete an estimate.
• Communicate clearly when additional information is required.
• Collaborate with sales and production teams to ensure estimates reflect production capabilities and customer requirements.
• Maintain fast turnaround times on quote requests while protecting margins.
• Support estimates across different print categories: commercial print, wide format/signage, direct mail, and labels.

Skills

English communication

Attention to detail

Independent work

Time management

Tools

MIS system

PrintSmith Vision

CRM/estimating system

Job description

Sagan World LLC. seeks a skilled Print Estimator to support our U.S.-based sales and production teams.

This independent-contractor role requires reviewing quote requests, determining the best production approach, and building accurate, timely estimates while safeguarding margins. The ideal candidate has prior printing-estimating experience, a solid grasp of print terminology, pricing structures, and the inputs needed for accurate estimates.