Creative Manager

Access

Creative Manager at Access leading proposal strategies and creative collaborations for clients in Hawaii. Focused on enhancing win ratios and elevating creative proposals while working in a supportive environment.

Posted 4/20/2026full-timeMaui • Hawaii • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
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 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)
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

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Soft Skills

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