Salary: £37,610 - £47,013 + Benefits + Profit Share Bonus Scheme + Car (or Car Allowance)
Field Based – Covering the South of the UK, with occasional visits to the HX Campus in Kent
Closing Date: 9th March 2026
About
We are looking for an experienced Account Manager to join our Partnerships team, someone who believes in delivering exceptional service, can spot growth opportunities, confidently build strong & meaningful relationships with travel agents and regional sales managers and use data effectively. Everyone says they are looking for someone special, and we really mean it! Your territory covers everything south of Birmingham – from Kent, Essex and London to Cornwall, South Wales, the Isle of Wight and everywhere in between. You'll own a vast, diverse region full of opportunity. This is a big patch, with huge potential and varied locations, offering the chance to work with an exciting mix of partners. Using your personality, relationships and sales skills, you will identify key areas of growth, launch products and inspire partners to believe in the value we bring to their customers.
Role Overview
* Act as the primary relationship owner for travel agent partners across the UK South region
* Work with partners to put structured growth plans in place and track performance against clear objectives
* Build trusted, long‑term partnerships by listening carefully, understanding individual business challenges and adapting your approach to different personalities and environments
* Inspire and motivate agents through compelling storytelling—helping them understand our products, believe in their value and confidently recommend them to their customers
* Identify growth opportunities using performance data, KPIs and trading insights
* Analyse sales metrics and forecasts, spot gaps and present commercially sound recommendations
* Deliver engaging, creative and memorable presentations – from in-store team sessions to larger conferences with the wider Partnerships team
* Represent the Holiday Extras brand professionally at trade fairs, partner meetings and industry events
* Continuously optimise partnership performance and strengthen commercial outcomes
Travel Expectations
This role involves extensive travel across the South of the UK and regular overnight stays. You will be on the road most weeks, often visiting multiple partners in different locations. If you enjoy autonomy, variety and being out in the field rather than behind a desk, this role offers genuine freedom and responsibility.
Recruitment Process
* Pre‑screen call with our hiring team
* Assessment day at the HX Campus
* Face‑to‑face interview
We cultivate a diverse and inclusive culture. If we need to adapt the process, please email recruitment@holidayextras.com. Please note: this role is not eligible for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship, so we can only consider applicants who already have the right to work in the UK.
Requirements
* Proven experience in account management, retail development or field-based commercial roles
* Strong relationship-building skills, with the emotional intelligence to read a room, listen actively and adapt your style
* The ability to influence and challenge constructively while maintaining trust
* Excellent networking skills – you’ll take every opportunity to talk about Holiday Extras
* Excellent storytelling and communication skills, able to motivate and inspire different audiences
* Strong commercial acumen with confidence using numbers, KPIs and trading data to identify opportunities and make recommendations
* Experience creating and delivering engaging presentations to groups of varying sizes
* An outgoing personality who loves new experiences and has no problem approaching people proactively
Deep travel industry experience is a plus. If you have built strong retail or commercial partnerships in another sector and can demonstrate your impact, we’re equally keen to hear from you.
Everyone’s career path is individual and different. If your experience doesn’t precisely match, you’re encouraged to apply so we can discover your unique talents.
Benefits
* 25 days annual leave (+ BHs), extra holidays through Holiday Buy, Birthday Day Off, and Sabbaticals at each milestone
* Enhanced parental leave – up to 1 year off, including 13 weeks at 100% pay, 13 weeks at 50% pay
* Well‑being benefits: Gym discounts, private dental and private medical insurance (after 4 years)
* Profit Share Bonus and a pension scheme with Aviva
* Social Club – 25% off any UK ticket or event, discounts on the latest tech, and a volunteering scheme
* Income protection, critical illness cover and life assurance
We believe that holidays are the most precious time of all, so we create products, tech and services that make travel and holidays memorable and fun. We're on a mission to be the only place to go for your holiday extras, offering unparalleled choice, value and service. As a Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2025, we’re proud to offer a world of benefits designed to enhance your lifestyle and well‑being.
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