Print Estimator

Job DescriptionJob Description

Our growing print company has an immediate need for an experienced Estimator to join our team of professionals. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in cost estimating, have great attention to detail, be organized, and have the ability to work independently and as a team. The person in this position will serve as a liaison between the Owner, CSR’s and Print production teams by analyzing the most efficient production method and relaying critical project specific details on a daily basis.

Attention to detail is a must. Must have the ability to intake detailed specs on a project by project basis and organize in a clear concise manner.

We offer a flexible, friendly work environment including unlimited approved time off and flexible hours. We try and work with our employees to help gain a good work/life balance that supports our employees and our company.

Salary position based on experience.

Responsibilities and Skills:

Take in all job specifications from client for production through delivery to assure that all information needed to calculate the cost is available

Reach out to multiple vendors in order to obtain lowest material costs

Determine the most efficient way to produce the project based on layout, sheet size, and equipment availability

Determine quantities and lead times for material, hardware, packaging & labeling

Create a detailed breakdown of cost estimate and production timeline

Work directly with clients to review project specs and provide input as necessary

Prepare quotes with detail ready for Project Manager to execute

Assist with establishing cost structures & efficiencies for setting up quoting standards / processes

Exceptionally helpful, going above and beyond to take care of customers

Experience: 1-3 years experience estimating in a printing environment PREFERRED

Strong verbal and written communications skills as it relates to phone conversations, chat, email and working with clients

Expert knowledge of printing (CMYK, spot colors, crops, bleeds, press-ready art, paper stocks, offset, digital printing, etc.)

Strong eye for detail, organization and project management

Proficient in order entry, Windows, Outlook, Excel, Word

Software: 3+ years experience with MS Excel, Powerpoint and MS Office. *Must have strong MS Excel skills*

Clerical speed and accuracy

Strong attention to detail, strong math skills, be organized, good problem solver.

Promotional products experience a plus

Education: Bachelor's Degree from a four year college or university PREFERRED

Company DescriptionIntellisource is a strategic partner that can provide much more than printing. We provide efficiency, creativity, quality and ingenuity. We thrive to always give people more than what they expect to get. We have earned a reputation in the industry for excellence and innovation. Our team brings over 50 years of experience within all areas of prepress, printing, fulfillment and everything in between. Our printing knowledge makes us a leader in the full-service printing and large format display industry.

We believe in a true partnership with our clients – sharing their individual needs and values – and taking them as our own. We work with our clients to design, engineer, and produce unique and powerful brand building solutions. Our services extend to include everything related to the creative and printing process, which gives our clients access to a true concept to fulfillment solution. This approach allows us to provide a consultative relationship that enhances our clients’ market position and allows them to do more than they thought was possible.

Since we know that great ideas come in all shapes and sizes, we aligned our services in order to serve clients in the most efficient manner. We know how to leverage all of the available tools to create quality and consistency across everything that Intellisource touches. This means not settling for good enough and questioning standards. This means exceeding expectations. This means providing, not only a great product, but working with integrity, accountability and a true passion for excellence. This means caring as much about a customer’s business as they do.Company DescriptionIntellisource is a strategic partner that can provide much more than printing. We provide efficiency, creativity, quality and ingenuity. We thrive to always give people more than what they expect to get.

We have earned a reputation in the industry for excellence and innovation. Our team brings over 50 years of experience within all areas of prepress, printing, fulfillment and everything in between. Our printing knowledge makes us a leader in the full-service printing and large format display industry.\r\rWe believe in a true partnership with our clients – sharing their individual needs and values – and taking them as our own. We work with our clients to design, engineer, and produce unique and powerful brand building solutions.

Our services extend to include everything related to the creative and printing process, which gives our clients access to a true concept to fulfillment solution.

This approach allows us to provide a consultative relationship that enhances our clients’ market position and allows them to do more than they thought was possible.\r\rSince we know that great ideas come in all shapes and sizes, we aligned our services in order to serve clients in the most efficient manner. We know how to leverage all of the available tools to create quality and consistency across everything that Intellisource touches.

This means not settling for good enough and questioning standards. This means exceeding expectations. This means providing, not only a great product, but working with integrity, accountability and a true passion for excellence. This means caring as much about a customer’s business as they do.

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