Senior Creative Associate

The posting, as Access Destination Services wrote it

Access Your Potential.
Join us to create and deliver experiences that inspire people, spark connection, and bring imagination to life—while having a lot of fun doing it.

We are seeking a Senior Creative Associate based in the Nashville area! This position is required to work in office 2-3 days a week.

ABOUT THE JOB

As a Senior Creative Associate at Access, you will work within the Creative Team to produce strategic and creative proposals and sales/marketing collateral. This involves working with a variety of suppliers. The Senior Creative Associate position is also responsible for administrative functions to provide day-to-day support to the Creative Team.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

Creative & Technical Expertise

• 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.

Operational & Data Management

• 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.

Business Impact

• 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.
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oyee value – including annual and quarterly awards

• 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

COMPENSATION

• 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

WORK LIFE BALANCE

• 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)

HEALTH, WELLNESS, AND FAMILY

• Extensive menu of health plans to choose from
• Paid parental leave
• Pet insurance program
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• 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

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Access is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at careers@accessdmc.com.