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Miller Zell · 1 week ago

Account Manager 1

Bentonville, AR

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Miller Zell is seeking an Account Manager who will work closely with Senior Account Managers and clients to coordinate the manufacturing of project-related materials. The role involves negotiating with vendors, managing project costs, and ensuring quality control throughout the print production process.

Retail

Diversity & Inclusion

Responsibilities

Negotiate and obtain quotes from vendors and prepare cost estimates

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with print vendors and internal print facilities

Work with graphic designers and vendors to determine the print substrates and production method that is best fit for the design intent and final use for each project

Seek out new vendors and qualify them for production capabilities, cost effectiveness and quality control

Attend and/or assist with press checks and installations when needed

Monitor costs and continually strive for cost reduction and increased profit margins

Prepare and issue purchase orders, bill of materials, work orders and change orders

Ensure consistency and quality control through the print production process and manage projects so delivered orders are within budget and on time

Assist in the coordination of logistics issues, packaging, and shipping of products/projects at vendors and MZ warehouses

Punctuality and regular attendance are required on the job

Qualification

PurchasingEstimatingNegotiatingProject coordinationInventory controlOrganizational awarenessCommunication skillsCustomer focusDecision makingOral communicationStrategic thinking

Required

Bachelors degree

Minimum 3 to 5 years in purchasing, negotiating and estimating

Prior print industry experience in positions such as purchasing, estimating, and/or customer service is strongly preferred

Basic inventory control knowledge is preferred

Project coordination skills

Strong communication skills

Must manage stress appropriately

Make decisions under pressure

Handle multiple priorities

Work alone or may be required to work in areas that are confined and/or crowded

Must be able to lift and/or push up to 30 pounds with mechanical assistance

Requires stooping, kneeling, bending, manual dexterity, repetitive hand and arm coordination, finger dexterity, vision acuity both far and near with depth perception

Incumbent will sit 75% of the time and stand/walk 25% of the time