Creative Studio Manager

Cohera; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Discretionary PTO and paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Life insurance

Disability insurance

DMCP/CMP certification paid

Job summary

Cohera is seeking a Creative Studio Manager for a remote role in the United States. You will lead the development of client-centric, executive-level proposals, oversee site inspections, and ensure proposals align with client needs and business objectives.

You will collaborate with design leadership to allocate resources and support marketing efforts. The role requires five or more years of experience in event proposals, excellent communication, and strong creative thinking.

Qualifications

• Five+ years total work experience with at least two years in event proposal work.
• Excellent verbal and written communications; attention to detail.
• Strong ability to create complex, executive-level proposals.

Responsibilities

• Assist DDMs in developing client-centric proposals with storytelling and strategic messaging.
• Create and develop site inspections and creative proposals.
• Conduct market and client research to align proposals with business objectives.
• Incorporate DEIA and sustainability principles into proposals and account management.
• Support multi-destination programs with front-end planning and execution.
• Develop Capabilities Decks, Case Studies, and presentation decks.
• Collaborate with Directors of Design to allocate resources for programs.
• Participate in client pitches and marketing efforts, virtual or in-person.
• Maintain quality of work and meet client satisfaction.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Proposal development

Team collaboration

Creativity

Time management

Executive-level presentations

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Canva

Job description

About / Careers / Creative Studio Manager, Remote

Remote

What We Offer You

• A competitive salary based on experience.
• Incentive eligibility based on 50% company performance and 50% individual performance.
• Health insurance coverage including medical, vision, and dental.
• Discretionary PTO for vacation and personal time, paid holidays, and paid sick leave accrued based on hours worked.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Company-paid short term and long term disability insurance coverage.
• Company-paid $50,000 basic life insurance.
• Voluntary life insurance.
• Paid DMCP and/or CMP certification.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist DDMs in developing client-centric, customized proposals by including creative storytelling, creative designs, in-depth research, and strategic messaging to enhance engagement and win ratios
• Assist DDMs in developing creative and strategic site inspections
• Conduct market and client research by analyzing industry trends, competitor positioning, and emerging opportunities, ensuring proposals align with client needs and business objectives
• Assist DDMs in incorporating DEIA and sustainability principles into proposals and account management strategies to align with customer requests
• Provide infrastructure and organizational support for multi-destination programs, ensuring seamless front-end planning and execution.
• Management and development of strategic presentations such as Capabilities Decks, Case Studies, and other requested presentation decks (such as the 3 rd Party Deck)
• Support SAT in development of internal creative direction resources for SAT accounts
• Gain understanding of destination team dynamics as well as destination knowledge
• Collaboration with Directors of Design to ensure the right resources are being deployed based on the program needs
• Assist teams, as needed, in conveying creative direction to local vendors
• Work with Vice President of Design on creating consistent processes and templates
• Work with Vice President of Design on continued development of creative support offered by Creative Studio Department
• Participate in internal lead review calls, brainstorm calls, and other calls related to CreativeStudioas needed, as well as SAT team calls and meetings as needed
• Participate in overall marketing and sales efforts, including client pitches where applicable, either virtual or in-person

Quality of Work Responsibilities

• Each employee at Cohera is expected to carry out all Quality of Work Responsibilities: to work as a productive team member, take initiative, act creatively, operate flexibly, and do everything with honesty, integrity, and with a focus on client satisfaction.
• Work well in a fast-paced team environment, be willing to help others, and deliver quality service to our clients.
• Act in a self-starting way, make good independent decisions, and take steps to complete work within time parameters.
• Generate new and innovative ways to improve Cohera products and services.
• Recognize essential elements of a challenge and develop creative solutions.
• Respond quickly to changing circumstances, anticipate new developments where possible, and be receptive to new ideas and methods.
• Act in a forthright way.
• Give and accept feedback constructively.
• Recognize and consider the client's expectations and needs, be willing to "do what it takes" to fulfill those expectations.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Competencies/Specific Experience or Training Preferred

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

• Five or more years total work experience with a minimum of two years of event proposal experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Understanding the "mechanics" of a meeting and/or event so you can propose solutions to fulfill client's objectives
• Experience creating complex and executive level proposals
• Experience on executive level client calls and presentations
• High level of creativity with the ability to provide inventive solutions and "think-outside-the-box"
• Ability to work and collaborate as part of a team as well as independently on projects that require initiative
• High level of organization and time management, with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite

Equipment and Applications

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Canva.
• Computer, phone, copiers, smart phones, tablets and other standard office equipment.

Job Conditions

The specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low. The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is:

• Frequently required to perform administrative and professional work using writing tools and electronic media.
• Required to be ambulatory to move around freely between buildings and between levels within buildings.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals associated with office work.

Disclaimer

This job has recurring work situations involving moderate degrees of discretion. The need for accuracy and effective utilization of accepted policies and procedures is high. Errors in judgment and execution will waste time and resources, adversely impacting unit performance. Employees operate independently but work is verified by supervision. This job description outlines the primary duties and responsibilities of the role as it currently exists. It is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks that may be assigned. From time to time, you may be asked to take on additional duties to support business needs and participation in such tasks will be discussed and agreed upon as appropriate.

Acknowledgments

Cohera is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer / Disability / Veteran.