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Let Us Power Your Potential

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. W e'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 Corporation is looking for an Estimator in Fridley, MN to help serve our customers' needs.

Your Responsibilities :

• Facilitate pricing activities including standard transactional estimates as well as RFP's
• Review and prepare response to RFP's and large direct opportunities by gathering details and compiling data for all production cost according to specifications
• Collaborate with Sales Management and Operation Center to develop appropriate proposals and pricing based upon understanding production capabilities and the needs of the customer and the company
• Create Excel workbooks for summarizing and presenting costs, markups and vendor comparisons
• Support departmental initiatives and continually look for ways to improve performance against our department metrics / KPI's
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts to ensure that we are utilizing best practices across the department
• Serve as a project leader for special or on-going projects that are important to the success of the department / organization
• Set the standard for developing appropriate and effective working relationships with Sales Management, BDMs, Sales Representatives, and vendors
• Work with Strategic Sourcing, Corporate IT, Marketing, and e-Business to support e-commerce requirements
• Perform system upkeep as needed and collaborate with others for updates that we're not able to make ourselves
• Reviews estimates and revisions for completeness and accuracy
• Research product to ensure product knowledge as well as best avenue for vendor pricing
• Helps determine necessary resources for projects based on cost estimates and budgetary constraints

You Must Have :

We Would Also Prefer :

The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $65,000 - $80,000. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and / or from which they will be performing the job. The range listed is just one component of Taylor Corporation's total compensation and benefits package for employee.

About Taylor Corporation

One of the largest print and communications firms in North America, Taylor's family of companies provides a diverse set of products, services and technologies that address the toughest business challenges. We work diligently each day to create printed and digital marketing communication solutions that help power many of the world's most recognizable brands.

With more than 50 years of category expertise and 10,000 employees spanning dozens of U.S. states and multiple countries, Taylor serves businesses and distributors both large and small. Our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefit package including a choice of several health plans, dental, vision, wellness programs, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, a 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.