Access Destination Services - Senior Creative Associate, Mountains (Denver)

• 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 • 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. • 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. • Productivity & Adaptability • 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. • Consistently displays the Access Values (Imagine First, Demand Integrity, Embody Excellence, Always Collaborate, Service Obsession).