Estimating Representative

Posted 5 Days Ago
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Breckinridge, KY
Mid level
Information Technology
The Role
The Estimating Representative will efficiently process quotes for Direct Mail and various product lines while balancing company profitability against securing orders. Responsibilities include responding to quote requests, estimating job costs, analyzing vendor pricing, and managing workflow to meet deadlines.
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Taylor Corporation is a dynamic, diversified company with big plans for the future ― and your career. We power our employees’ potential and strive to create opportunity and security for every member of the team. If you’re ready for something bigger ― more challenge, more variety, more pathways for professional growth ― we should talk. We’re passionate about our work, we believe there is always a better way, and we’re looking for people like you.

Ready to reach your potential? It’s time to look at Taylor.

Your Opportunity:
Taylor Visual Impressions is seeking an Estimating Representative to join the team in Duluth, GA. This person will be responsible for the quick and efficient processing of quotes for multiple product lines, with a focus on Direct Mail and maintaining a balance between company profitability and the ability to secure the order.

Your Shift: Monday – Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

Your Responsibilities:

  • Receive and respond to quote request from the sales group and the Customer Service department for Core/Commercial, Digital and Direct Mail job categories

  • Understand the “cost” pricing structure; factors such as material cost, spoilage and make ready.

  • Estimate job costs and apply the appropriate markup based on product category.

  • Research appropriate sources for quotes by utilizing the supplier database/library.

  • Document all pertinent information related to the specifications on the quote file.

  • Analyze vendor pricing and negotiate vendor costs.

  • Quote alternative items as needed to meet requirements and secure the order.

  • Provide strategic quotes as requested and approved by management.

  • Proactively follow-up and communicate quote status to Sales Representatives

  • Meet or exceed success ratio as outlines in performance standards.

  • Work with suppliers to gain knowledge of their production capabilities, learn about new products, and continue to broaden our vendor base.

  • Organize workflow within the department to meet deadlines. 

You Must Have:

  • High School diploma or equivalent

  • 3+ years of related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

  • Basic understanding of the print process along with basic paper knowledge; paper grades

  • Ability to effectively respond to questions from management, customers, sales representatives, and employees.

  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. 

  • Ability to compute rate, ratios, and percent and draw and interpret graphs; Strong math skills.

  • Manage telephone calls professionally and efficiently; ability to communicate both written and verbally

  • Ability to work well under pressure; work with diverse personalities and deal effectively with conflict.

  • Strong work ethics, dependable, accountable, and displays a sense of urgency.

  • Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook system to include calendar, e-mail, task list, etc.; excellent computer (Microsoft Office Suite) and data entry skills.

  • Proficient in Excel with the ability to create spreadsheets with simple formulas

  • Ability to use experience and independent judgment to make effective decisions

  • Excellent problem solving (think outside the box), follow-up, decision making, and organizational skills

  • Attention to details with minimal errors.

We Would Also Prefer:

  • Advanced negotiation skills and knowledge of press capabilities and printing procedures.

  • A two- or four-year degree

  • Knowledge and the ability to use computerized estimating systems, Monarch and Production Planning Software.

  • Understanding of page layouts, press laybacks, etc. 

Taylor is proud to now offer "DailyPay". With "DailyPay", you can get paid on your very first day. No more waiting for direct deposit or a paper check! https://www.dailypay.com/partners/taylorcorp/

About Taylor Corporation

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdXOC8HM-NM

One of the largest graphics communications firms in North America, Taylor’s family of companies provide a diverse set of products, services, and technologies addressing the toughest communication challenges. For nearly 50 years, Taylor has been a premier provider of powerful and innovative products, services, and expertise for individuals, businesses, and distributors large and small.

Our 10,000+ employees spanning 26 states and seven countries work diligently to create the interactive, printing, and marketing solutions that have helped build some of the world’s more recognizable brands. Everything we do begins with identifying the unique priorities and needs of our customers and creating one-of-a-kind solutions. We offer a comprehensive benefit package including several health plans to choose from, dental, vision, wellness programs, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off (PTO) and 64 hours of annual holiday pay.

The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.
Taylor Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Taylor Corporation including all partners and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

Top Skills

Excel
The Company
North Mankato, MN
6,589 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1975

What We Do

Taylor provides a diverse set of products, services and technologies to power the potential of the world’s leading brands. Using the latest printed and digital methods, we facilitate marketing communications of all types for businesses and consumers across a wide range of industries. You’ll see our solutions in your mailbox, your email inbox, in retail settings and on your mobile device.

Driven by Glen Taylor’s unwavering entrepreneurial spirit, Taylor Corporation has grown from a single small business in 1975 to one of the nation’s largest privately held companies today. What started as a humble printer of wedding invitations and business cards is now a highly diversified leader in the field of business communications. However, while Taylor's capabilities have changed dramatically in the last 45 years, our core purpose remains the same ― to create opportunity and security for our employees.

Taylor also continuously invests in technologies and production methods that enable us to shrink our environmental footprint. This commitment shows in the way we divert tons of waste to energy production, source responsibly harvested forest products and work to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions year over year. The result is a culture of sustainability that guides our decision making and ensures that we take the long-term view in everything we do

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