Access · 1 week ago
Senior Creative Associate
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
2+ years expAccess is a women-owned and women-led destination management company that collaborates with clients to design and execute corporate events and programs. The Senior Creative Associate will work within the Creative Team to produce strategic proposals and marketing collateral, while managing vendor relationships and overseeing project progress.
LifestyleEvent ManagementEvent PromotionEvents
Responsibilities
Applies creative tools and platforms to enhance visual storytelling, modify imagery, and support proposal development
Begins contributing to content conceptualization and leading smaller-scale proposals, while collaborating on larger programs with Creative Managers in proposal splits and owning asset-based projects like Destination and Dine Around Guides
Apply creative tools and industry platforms (e.g., Pinterest, BizBash, PartySlate) to craft unique concepts that drive engagement and differentiate Access in the market
Continues to develop expertise in SOW creation, vendor negotiations, and resolving client budget challenges
Builds gross profit strategies by incorporating transportation logistics and value-padding tactics
Gains proficiency in managing pricing sheets, sourcing quotes, and ensuring margin goals are met through accurate SOW integration—carefully factoring in concessions and commissions
Build and maintain personal dashboards to track vendor activity, data accuracy, and project progress, ensuring information integrity across systems
Initiate and manage vendor relationships through account setup, vetting, and ongoing updates in Salesforce to maintain complete and current supplier records
Strengthen supplier partnerships by sharing creative insights, maintaining visibility on vendor capabilities, and identifying opportunities for collaboration
Continuously source and evaluate new vendors with innovative or destination-specific offerings that align with Access’ creative and operational goals
Represent Access at tradeshows and industry events to identify emerging trends, expand supplier networks, and inform strategic sourcing decisions
Incorporate creative strategy into daily work by aligning design, pricing, and delivery with overall program goals and client objectives
Partner with Creative Managers and Sales to understand the strategy behind creative and pricing decisions, ensuring all deliverables reflect cohesive, goal-driven storytelling
Stay informed on industry trends, regional preferences, and design innovations to refine creative instincts and strengthen proposal impact
Approach projects with strategic curiosity—referencing past proposals, asking insightful questions, and ensuring all creative concepts align with project scope, goals, and budget
Collaborates with Creative, Sales, and Events teams to plan and execute large-scale programs, ensuring seamless coordination, alignment, and consistent delivery across functions
Demonstrates adaptability, proactive communication, and a solutions-oriented mindset to support cross functional success
Leads logistical preparation and site visit support with precision, initiative, and a strong sense of ownership throughout project execution
Actively contributes to team growth by sharing feedback, seeking learning opportunities, and applying insights to continuously improve personal and collective performance
Manages multiple priorities with efficiency and accuracy, balancing 3–5 concurrent proposals of varying scale while maintaining high creative and operational standards
Demonstrates advanced time management by leveraging prioritization techniques, time-blocking, and proactive communication to meet tight deadlines
Thrives in fast-paced, high-pressure environments—adapting quickly to last-minute changes, client pivots, and evolving project needs without compromising quality
Collaborates seamlessly with cross-functional partners and national teams to align on timelines, deliverables, and vendor responses, ensuring smooth proposal execution
Anticipates challenges by asking clarifying questions early, assessing workload and constraints, and developing effective, realistic solutions
Approaches complex situations with composure and a solution-oriented mindset—resolving issues efficiently through teamwork, critical thinking, and sound judgment
Qualification
Required
Comfort participating in in-person meetings and partner visits
Ability to apply creative tools and platforms to enhance visual storytelling, modify imagery, and support proposal development
Experience contributing to content conceptualization and leading smaller-scale proposals
Ability to apply creative tools and industry platforms (e.g., Pinterest, BizBash, PartySlate) to craft unique concepts
Expertise in SOW creation, vendor negotiations, and resolving client budget challenges
Ability to build gross profit strategies by incorporating transportation logistics and value-padding tactics
Proficiency in managing pricing sheets, sourcing quotes, and ensuring margin goals are met through accurate SOW integration
Ability to build and maintain personal dashboards to track vendor activity, data accuracy, and project progress
Experience initiating and managing vendor relationships through account setup, vetting, and ongoing updates in Salesforce
Ability to strengthen supplier partnerships by sharing creative insights and maintaining visibility on vendor capabilities
Experience sourcing and evaluating new vendors with innovative or destination-specific offerings
Ability to incorporate creative strategy into daily work by aligning design, pricing, and delivery with overall program goals
Experience partnering with Creative Managers and Sales to understand the strategy behind creative and pricing decisions
Ability to stay informed on industry trends, regional preferences, and design innovations
Experience collaborating with Creative, Sales, and Events teams to plan and execute large-scale programs
Demonstrated adaptability, proactive communication, and a solutions-oriented mindset
Ability to manage multiple priorities with efficiency and accuracy
Demonstrated advanced time management by leveraging prioritization techniques
Ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-pressure environments
Experience collaborating seamlessly with cross-functional partners and national teams
Ability to anticipate challenges by asking clarifying questions early
Ability to approach complex situations with composure and a solution-oriented mindset
Consistently displays the Access Values (Imagine First, Demand Integrity, Embody Excellence, Always Collaborate, Service Obsession)
Preferred
2 - 3+ years in a DMC or a related field
Demonstrated success with creative problem-solving and taking initiative
Ability to independently manage smaller-scale proposal development
High client satisfaction scores across all programs
Meeting or exceeding gross profit goals on programs
Excelling in Key Areas of Responsibility
Consistently meeting or exceeding performance targets (Revenue, Average Invoice, etc.)
Consistently demonstrating all Access Values
Completing the required training and certification
Showing initiative in problem-solving
Maintaining a positive attitude
Benefits
Highly competitive total compensation, including strong base salary and quarterly bonuses
Very strong performance-based quarterly commission plans
401k with company match (eligible after 1 year, up to 4% of salary matched, vested immediately)
Monthly cell phone stipend
Flexible schedule opportunities
Generous PTO
Sick days
9 full holidays
5 half days off prior to holidays to unplug early
2 floating holidays off to be used on holidays of your choice
½ day Fridays in July & August (based on achievement of goals)
Extensive menu of health plans to choose from
Paid parental leave
Pet insurance program
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
Mentorship program
“Masterclasses” in industry/department-specific topics
State-of-the-art technology platforms and tools – including training
Annual and monthly meeting content that focuses on professional development
Paid day off to serve your local community
Annual all-company retreat to connect, learn, and have fun together
Annual qualifier-based incentive trip for top performers (certain departments eligible)
Regional team outings
Monthly companywide meetings to connect, learn, and celebrate wins
Focus on recognition and employee value – including annual and quarterly awards
Company
Access
For 50+ years, Access has thrived as the industry leader in Destination Management by doing things differently. Thinking different. Selling different.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Heidi Brown
Chief Events Officer
Recent News
EIN Presswire
2025-08-29
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