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201 – 500 Employees
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Access is a destination management and event design company serving corporate and institutional clients across the United States. Founded in 1969, the company plans and delivers large-scale conferences, incentive travel programs, single-night events, and tailored corporate experiences. Its work brings together coast-to-coast local teams, strategic planning, procurement, design thinking, and creative production. Access also incorporates sustainability and community impact through its Access Impact initiative, with an emphasis on thoughtful execution and lasting client partnerships.
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Creative Manager, Corporate Events (Nashville Hybrid)

Creative Manager developing proposals, event environments, activations, and guest experiences for Access, a destination management company. Collaborates with Sales and Events to create compelling corporate event concepts that are both practical and deliverable.

USUnited StatesTNTennesseeHybridFull-timeMiddleSeniorEnglish RequiredArt Director

Description

  • Collaborate with Sales and Creative teams on strategic, experience-led proposals and client presentations
  • Define creative direction for corporate events by turning client objectives into compelling, executable environments, moments, and experiences
  • Create event themes tailored to the destination, audience, and client goals
  • Design guest environments such as layouts, lounges, tablescapes, entry features, and custom elements
  • Turn client objectives into cohesive guest experiences from start to finish
  • Keep concepts inspiring while ensuring they can be delivered operationally
  • Lead creative brainstorming for proposals and client presentations
  • Develop concept narratives using mood boards, imagery, and diagrams
  • Work with Sales to produce persuasive concepts that are easy to communicate and sell
  • Research and recommend interactive activations and specialty experiences
  • Select entertainment that fits the audience, desired energy, and event goals
  • Develop transportation plans for programs serving 20 to more than 5,000 guests
  • Coordinate guest movement, arrivals, and departures as part of the broader experience
  • Estimate pricing for decor, entertainment, activations, and transportation with attention to margins
  • Identify and assess vendors while balancing creative ambition, budget, and profitability
  • Propose solutions that deliver strong impact while remaining realistic
  • Work closely with Sales, Event Managers, and Creative colleagues
  • Present concepts clearly and confidently
  • Maintain Access’s brand voice and creative standards

Requirements

  • Located in the Nashville area
  • At least three years of experience in destination management, corporate events, hospitality, or experiential design; listed as a nice-to-have
  • Experience developing event concepts before execution and presenting creative direction to clients; listed as a nice-to-have
  • Knowledge of decor, entertainment, activations, and transportation for live events; listed as a nice-to-have
  • Comfort discussing budgets, pricing choices, and creative trade-offs; listed as a nice-to-have
  • Highly organized, collaborative, and composed under pressure; listed as a nice-to-have
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
  • Currently residing in the Nashville market or willing to relocate

Benefits

  • Annual and quarterly recognition awards
  • A paid day off for community service
  • Annual companywide retreat
  • Annual incentive trip for qualifying top performers; eligibility varies by department
  • Regional team events and outings
  • Monthly all-company meetings
  • Competitive base salary
  • Quarterly bonuses
  • Quarterly performance-based commission plans
  • 401(k) with company matching for eligible employees after one year, matching up to 4% of salary and immediately vested
  • Monthly cell phone allowance
  • Opportunities for flexible scheduling
  • Generous paid time off
  • Paid sick leave
  • Nine full paid holidays
  • Five half-days before holidays
  • Two floating holidays
  • Half-day Fridays in July and August when goals are achieved
  • A broad selection of health insurance plans
  • Paid parental leave
  • Pet insurance
  • Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
  • Mentorship program
  • Masterclasses covering industry- and department-specific subjects
  • Modern technology platforms and tools, with training included
  • Annual and monthly meeting content dedicated to professional development

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