Account Manager - Printing

Expanding direct mail marketing and printing company in the Chicago area is hiring an experienced Print Account Manager/CSR to join their team.
Responsibilities include;

• Serve as the liaison among all departments and clients on highly specialized commercial and direct mail printed projects.
• Compare estimates to client purchase orders, advise of any discrepancies and ensure that costs are adjusted as required.
• Coordinate pre-production planning meetings as projects come in to ensure they will be produced efficiently, effectively and on time.
• Create accurate press layouts per estimated running specifications.
• Prepare job tickets with comprehensive instructions, and distribute copies to all departments.
• Track deliveries and samples.
• Create purchase orders for outside services required per the estimates and forward them to the proper authorized purchasing manager for approval.
• Coordinate the ordering of dies, packaging, cartons or any other materials needed.
• Review proofs and correct errors prior to releasing to clients for approvals.
• Provide proofs as mock-ups for the bindery and plant to follow for finishing.
• Obtain final signed off approvals from clients before releasing job into production.
• Collect all data and job tickets at completion of project and submit to accounting for billing with any additional information required to accurately close out job within 48-hours of completion.

Qualifications include:

• Minimum 3 - 5 years inside account management or customer service experience in the printing industry.
• Working knowledge of the entire printing process. Mailing a plus.
• Excellent project management skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills.
• Able to multi-task and to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient on MSO.

Great career opportunity with company in expansion mode.
Starting salary range $70,000 - $80,000 benefits, HSA, vacation, PTO, transportation credit, and 401k match.