Senior Creative Associate

Access

. Produce strategic and creative proposals and sales/marketing collateral .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeNashville • Tennessee • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in proposal development, creative problem-solving, and vendor management while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve client objectives and maintain high satisfaction scores.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Proposal DevelopmentVendor ManagementCreative Problem-SolvingSalesforce ExperienceClient Satisfaction

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Hard Skills

SOW CreationBudget ManagementGraphic DesignEvent ConceptingVisual StorytellingData TrackingPricing StrategyLogistical CoordinationProject ManagementCreative Collateral Development

Soft Skills

TeamworkCritical ThinkingInitiativePositive AttitudeSound Judgment

Tools & Technologies

SalesforceHubSpotMicrosoft DynamicsPinterestBizBashPartySlate

Certifications & Qualifications

Required Training and Certification

Industry Keywords

DMCEvent PlanningCreative ProjectsExperiential ActivationsBrandingVisual Identity

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Produce strategic and creative proposals and sales/marketing collateral
Work with a variety of suppliers
Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Creative Team
Apply creative tools and platforms to enhance visual storytelling and modify imagery
Contribute to content conceptualization and lead smaller-scale proposals
Collaborate with Creative Managers on larger programs and proposal splits
Own asset-based projects such as Destination and Dine Around Guides
Use Pinterest, BizBash, and PartySlate to craft concepts
Develop expertise in SOW creation and vendor negotiations
Resolve client budget challenges and build gross profit strategies
Incorporate transportation logistics and value-padding tactics
Manage pricing sheets, source quotes, and ensure margin goals through accurate SOW integration
Build and maintain dashboards tracking vendor activity, data accuracy, and project progress
Set up, vet, and update vendor relationships in Salesforce
Source and evaluate new vendors
Represent Access at tradeshows and industry events
Align design, pricing, and delivery with program goals and client objectives
Partner with Creative Managers and Sales
Collaborate with Creative, Sales, and Events teams on large-scale programs
Lead logistical preparation and site visit support
Balance 3–5 concurrent proposals
Coordinate timelines, deliverables, and vendor responses with cross-functional and national teams
Resolve issues through teamwork, critical thinking, and sound judgment
Demonstrate the Access Values

Requirements

What you’ll need

Based in the Nashville area and required to work in office 2–3 days a week
2–3+ years in a DMC or related field (listed as a nice-to-have)
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
Consistently meeting or exceeding performance targets (Revenue, Average Invoice, etc.)
Consistently demonstrating all Access Values
Completing the required training and certification
Maintaining a positive attitude
Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
Residency in the role’s market or openness to relocation
Experience with CRM systems, including Salesforce, HubSpot, or Microsoft Dynamics
Experience with creative projects such as event concepting and storytelling, graphic design/pitch decks, branding/visual identity, stage/production design, or experiential activations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual and quarterly awards
Paid day off to serve your local community
Annual all-company retreat
Annual qualifier-based incentive trip for top performers (certain departments eligible)
Regional team outings
Monthly companywide meetings
Strong base salary and quarterly bonuses
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
2 floating holidays
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