Social Influence

Digital marketing agency for eCommerce brands

Estimator

Production Planning & SchedulingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeWest Chester, PA, USA$65k - $75k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

High school diploma is required.
Three years of experience is preferred.
Knowledge of print estimating and/or job planning is preferred.
Knowledge of color, paper, and print-flow operations is highly recommended, including offset and digital sheetfed, digital webfed, wide format, bindery, finishing, and direct mail.
Knowledge of operations from layout through post-press, including finishing and mail, is preferred.
Familiarity with Print MIS systems such as EFI Monarch or PSI is desired.
Working knowledge of printing and finishing processes, paper, ink, computer operations, the competitive market, and purchasing is required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word, and EFI Monarch software is required.
Mathematical ability to apply customer specifications, including algebra, equations, and geometry, is required.
Ability to prioritize estimates according to customer and production demands and work to deadlines and workload requirements is required.
Ability to work independently or with a team is required.
Adaptability and reliable attendance and punctuality are required.

Responsibilities

Collaborate and coordinate with Sales, Planners/CSRs, customers, vendors, and staff.
Coordinate with planners to identify efficient cost options and recommend changes or improvements.
Recommend production processes and equipment based on job parameters, volume, and cost.
Analyze customer needs, technical and commercial printing constraints, and company resources and capabilities, then select the best cost proposal from alternative courses of action.
Work with abstract designs and create a rough production plan for the job, using creative problem-solving.
Maintain confidentiality to protect the organization’s value.
Complete estimates efficiently and effectively to meet customer demand.
Perform other duties or special projects as assigned by the manager.

Desired Qualifications

Technical school training is desired.
A bachelor's degree is preferred.
Organizational, customer service, problem-solving, analytical, and multitasking skills are desired.
Strong oral and written communication skills are desired.
Critical-thinking, logical, and practical problem-solving skills are desired.
Awareness of quality, safety, and security is desired.

Salary Range: 65000 to 75000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

Duties/Responsibilities

Collaborates and coordinates with Sales, Planners/CSR’s, customers, vendors and staff.
Coordinates with planners for efficient cost options and may recommend changes or improvements. Makes recommendations on production process and equipment based on job parameters, volume and cost.
The Estimator must regularly analyze customer needs, technical and commercial printing constraints and company resources/capabilities then choose among several alternative courses of action to select the best cost proposal
Able to work with abstract designs and create a rough “plan” for job production and will exercise the use of creative problem solving skills
Sensitive to the protection of the organization’s value by maintaining confidentiality
Work efficiently and effectively to assure completion of estimates to meet customer demand
Performing other duties or special projects as required or as assigned by the manager

Qualifications

Educational/Training Requirement:

High School Diploma
Technical School training desired
Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Experience: 3 years Preferred

Preferred Education and Experience

Print Estimating and/or Job planning experience is preferred
Knowledge of color, paper, and print-flow operations highly recommended (including offset and digital sheetfed, digital webfed, wide format, bindery, finishing and direct mail.
Knowledge of operations from layout to post press including finishing and mail is preferred
Familiar with Print MIS systems desired, EFI Monarch or PSI
Solid working knowledge of printing/finishing processes, paper, ink, computer operations as well as the competitive market and purchasing

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Skills include Organizational, Customer Service, strong problem solving, analytical and multitasking abilities
Excellent math skills and measure in applying customer specifications including algebra, equations and geometry
Proficient in MS office, particularly excel and word and EFI Monarch software
Strong oral and written communication skills
Critical thinking skills, problem solving, logical and practical
Working independently or with a team
Conscious of Quality, Safety and Security
Flexible and able to work with deadlines, work load requirements and able to prioritize estimates based on customer and production demands
Adaptability Attendance/Punctuality

About the Company

Social Influence

Digital marketing agency for eCommerce brands

Social Influence is a Los Angeles-based digital marketing agency that helps emerging and mid-market DTC brands grow online. Its services cover ecommerce, online advertising, and retail development, with solutions that blend strategy, media buying, creative work, and ongoing optimization to boost traffic and sales. The company differentiates itself by offering end-to-end ecommerce marketing plus retail development, delivering integrated campaigns across paid media, site improvements, and partner channels rather than a single service. Its goal is to help growing brands scale online revenue and brand presence through measurable, data-driven marketing programs.

Company size: 11-50
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Los Angeles, CA
Founded: 2017

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