Estimator at Novus Holdings Ltd

Job Description    

• Novus Print Montague Gardens is seeking to appoint an Estimator to assist the Chief Estimator to prepare and provide timeous and accurate estimating costs associated with the printing of digital bookwork material in the Sheetfed & Digital division, assist with the preparation of market related pricing proposals and to ensure existing and prspective client satisfication to enable the organisation to achieve set business targets, turnover, and profit margins. 

Key Duties and Responsibilities    

• Deliver timeous and accurate market related cost estimates to both existing and prospective clients to ensure client retention and conversion 
• Ensure the delivery of timeous estimates and the provision of relevant technical advice to clients and Accounts Executives 
• Effective utilization and application of systems and workflows to ensure the production of timeous high quality quotes
• Liaison with all stake holders to ensure that the customer's job complies to expected standards 
• Estimate transport costs
• Ensure the building of strong client relationships and satisfaction 

Educational Requirements    

• Matric (Grade 12) 
• Diploma in Cost Estimating or Accounting will be advantageous 

Experience Requirements    

• At least 2 - 3 years experience in a print cost estimating environment 
• Packaging experience will be advantageous 
• Experience in print cost estimating in a sheetfed & digital environment 

Skills and Competencies    

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Interpretation of client requests and specifications to assist in advising and costing 
• Analytical and problem - solving skills 
• Mathematical skills 
• Computer skills (MS Office)
• Attention to detail and accuracy 
• Time management and stress tolerance