Company profile: A specialist designer and manufacturer of bespoke packaging solutions from concept through to mass production, across a wide range of market sectors. The company prides itself on maintaining high standards, and due to their continued success, they are expanding their team and are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented individual to join them as an Estimator.

Job Title: Estimator

Salary: Up to £35,000

Role and Responsibilities:

The Estimator reports directly to the Commercial Manager, supporting Account Executives, Customer Service Representatives and External Sales teams, satisfying customer pricing requirements in an efficient and professional manner.

Working as part of a small estimating team, the Estimator responsibilities are:

Process enquiries from Account Executives, Customer Service Representatives and External Sales using software systems in place, in a timely manner, considering:

Profiles

Quantities

Sheet laydown

Material suitability and costs

Print requirements

Finishing requirements (amending machine speeds where relevant)

Outwork and associated costs

Origination

Delivery / stock holding requirements

Seek value optimisation to ensure maximum profitability of every enquiry

Set margins in line with business goals and any previous history, as well as liaising with key stakeholders

Type quotation letters in a clear and xbpsjku concise manner, ensuring all relevant information is documented to the customer

Present quotation letters to key stakeholders explaining approach to costings in a clear and concise manner

Any additional duties requested by Management

Key Skills:

Excellent organisational and analytical skills

Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken

Highly numerate

Excellent attention to detail

Team player

Microsoft Excel skills