Estimator / Client Support – Print
Location: Birmingham
Salary: DOE
Company: Our client is an inhouse Digital Print unit, delivering campaigns and projects.
Role: This is a great opportunity for an experienced Estimator to join their team.
The role is to contribute and take a strong role in all aspects of print and distribution services supporting the delivery of their print and distribution services.
* First line contact for client enquiries.
* Handling client queries, resolving issues relating to specifications.
* Responsible for managing Print inbox daily.
* Producing accurate, bespoke estimates efficiently.
* Responsible for maintaining margins in line with Print guidelines.
* Liaising with suppliers where outsourcing is required.
* Obtaining competitive outwork pricing.
* Booking in of orders. Converting estimates to detailed, accurate job bags.
* Providing Print Techs with detailed job bags (and relevant artwork files) to manufacture orders to client requirements.
* Liaising with logistics to ensure client delivery requirements are met.
* Assist where necessary within the department to ensure projects are completed on time and delivery requirements are met.
* Develop skills relating to small format / wide format digital printing and finishing.
* This role will provide both technical and practical estimating, account management, supplier liaison, print and distribution support within the team.
* The post holder will work within a flexible professional team to maintain, develop and innovate the service with a strong adherence to service level agreements, quality standards and commercial awareness.
* Day to day activities will involve overseeing aspects of jobs through from the initial enquiry to the delivered finished product with the support from both the Print Technicians and the Senior Print Technician.
* The role will require technical expertise using various industry software applications and a practical involvement in the printing, finishing, installation and delivery of all materials.
* The role will involve taking a hands-on and agile approach to the delivery of a pop up shop and on-line shop to drive additional sales and services.
Requirements
* Proven practical experience in a similar role within the print / distribution industry.
* Good working knowledge of Print MIS.
* Basic working knowledge, but not limited to, the use of the Adobe Creative Suite, Fiery RIP and Quite Imposing software.
* Basic understanding of DHL and Royal Mail postal procedures.
* Educated to A Level standard, or equivalent level 3 qualification such as a Level 3 NVQ, or level 3 national diploma or relevant experience evidencing the skills and ability to undertake the role.
* Strong team player with excellent communication and listening skills with the ability to support colleagues maintaining a calm and professional disposition throughout.
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