Are you a commercially sharp print professional with strong industry relationships and the ability to turn opportunity into revenue?
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Inspired Printing is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator/ Project Manager with deep expertise in large-format, digital print and signage - and a proven network of clients who trust your knowledge and delivery.
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This is a role for someone who understands not only how to quote and manage projects, but how to secure, grow and retain serious accounts.
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The Opportunity
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Reporting directly to the Director, you will sit at the centre of commercial and operational performance.
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You will:
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- Work with our amazing, experienced Estimating Team
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- Oversee complex, high-value print and signage projects
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- Control pricing strategy and margin performance
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- Align quoting with production capability and delivery deadlines
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- Liaise with installers, suppliers and contractors
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- Strengthen existing client relationships
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- Leverage your professional network to generate new business opportunities
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- Identify growth areas within retail, corporate and agency sectors
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Using your experience and relationships will directly influence revenue growth.
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Who This Role Is Designed For
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You likely come from a high-output digital printing, large-format printing or signage production setting and are ready for greater influence and autonomy.
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You bring:
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- Minimum 5+ years' experience in large format & digital print estimation
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- Specialising in and a deep understanding of Retail printing
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- A strong network of agencies, retail groups, builders, developers or corporate procurement contacts
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- Proven ability to win and manage high-value print projects
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- Deep understanding of substrates, finishing, installation logistics and production workflow
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- Commercial awareness around cost control and margin optimisation
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- Experience with MIS systems (Print IQ highly regarded)
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- Robust negotiation and client relationship skills
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- Confidence in leading teams and making strategic decisions
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You understand both production capability and commercial opportunity.
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Key Responsibilities
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- Provide Quick turnaround and high volume of Quotes
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- Prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates
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- Deliver 1-4 hour turnaround on standard quotes
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- Complete complex signage projects within 24 hours
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- Oversee estimating workflow and review team output
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- Follow up on artwork, approvals and outstanding quotes
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- Liaise with suppliers and installers to secure the best pricing
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- Align production deadlines with customer expectations
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- Monitor stock levels and communicate with production
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- Proactively follow up on quotes and convert opportunities
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- Provide regular commercial performance reporting to the Director
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This role combines estimation leadership, client relationship management and business growth strategy.
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Why Join Inspired Printing?
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- Direct access to decision-makers
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- Greater autonomy and authority
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- Real influence over pricing strategy and margin
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- A performance-driven culture
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- Opportunity to shape systems and growth direction
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- Long-term progression potential
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If you are ready to move beyond process-based quoting and into a role where your network, judgement and leadership genuinely matter - this is your opportunity.
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What's On Offer
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- Competitive senior-level salary (negotiable based on experience)
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- Leadership responsibility
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- A fast-growing, agile print business
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- Opportunity to expand and develop key accounts
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The Ideal Candidate
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We are seeking someone who is:
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If you bring both technical print expertise and genuine client influence, we want to hear from you.