Creative Manager

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 Creative Manager to join our team in Hawaii!

About the Job

As a Creative Manager at Access, you will partner closely with Directors, Associate Directors, and Creative Associates to produce strategic, creative proposals and sales and marketing collateral. You will collaborate with a wide range of suppliers and play a key role in driving proposal quality, consistency, and competitiveness. This role operates in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment and requires strong organization, prioritization, and adaptability to changing business needs.

What You'll Be Doing

• Ensure a strategic and thoughtful approach to the visual representation of ideas and brand throughout the proposal and sales process, with a direct focus on increasing win ratios for key accounts and opportunities

• Champion Access values, with special emphasis on Imagine First, Embody Excellence, and Always Collaborate

• Stay current on industry and event trends to cultivate new ideas and elevate proposal strategy

• Lead and manage large, complex proposals while supporting team members through coaching, peer review, and feedback

• Collaborate with and inspire Creative Associates to create winning proposals that align with client goals and meeting objectives while managing deadlines effectively

• Execute content strategy for large-scale projects and bid situations and serve as a consultative partner to Sales and Operations teams

• Support the Director and Associate Director of Creative Services on Creative team initiatives

• Build and maintain strong supplier knowledge and relationships for products and services

About Access

Access is a women-owned and women-led destination management company that collaborates with clients to design and execute corporate events and programs. Our expert teams are in coast-to-coast destinations, designing and producing ultimate experiences for our clients.

About You

We know that there’s no one in the world like you. And we know that you have a lot to offer the next company you work with. Below is a list of “nice-to-haves”, but don’t let those deter you from applying. Access believes that an inclusive team and culture is important. We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.

Nice-to-haves:

• 3+ years in the DMC, events, hospitality, or related fields.

• Self-motivated, customer-focused, and team-oriented.

• Strong organization and time management skills.

• Passion for creativity in the hospitality and special events industry.

Why Access?

CULTURE & EXTRAS

• Certified as a Great Place to Work – 3 years in a row and counting!

• 55+ years in the industry!

• Women-owned and women-led

• Fun, creative, and supportive culture

• Focus on recognition and employee 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

• Work from home opportunities and flexibility (role is remote within the Maui or Oahu market)

• 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.