Retail Development Manager UK South

Holiday Extras; Remote; GBP 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading travel services provider is seeking an experienced Account Manager to join their Partnerships team. The role requires building relationships with travel agents across southern England and actively promoting business growth. Candidates should have a depth of experience in the travel industry and demonstrate strong sales and analytical skills. This position is field-based with significant travel involved and offers a competitive salary along with comprehensive benefits to support personal and professional development.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Profit share bonus

Private medical insurance

Gym discounts

Social club discounts

Qualifications

• Depth of experience in the UK travel industry.
• Excellent networking and sales skills.
• Strong analytical skills and understanding of KPIs and forecasts.

Responsibilities

• Act as a contact for travel agent partners.
• Update and promote sales model development.
• Maintain contact and provide performance reports.

Skills

Business Development

Customer Service

Sales Goals

Account Management

Financial Performance

Job description

Salary: 37610 - 47013 Benefits Profit Share Bonus Scheme Car (or Car Allowance)

Fully Remote - This is very much a field-based role with the requirement to travel across the south of the UK with occasional visits to the HX Campus in Kent

Closing Date: 19th January 2026

About

We are looking for an experienced Account Manager to join our Partnerships team who believes in delivering exceptional service, spotting growth opportunities, building strong and long‑lasting relationships with travel agents and regional sales managers, and using data effectively. Everyone says they are looking for someone special and we really mean it!

You will be dealing with travel agents across the south of England on a daily basis. Using your personality, relationships and sales skills you will identify key areas of growth and put plans in place to grow sales and launch products.

You will spend a lot of your time on the road visiting travel agencies, attending managers meetings, conferences and travel events. Some of your time will be spent abroad attending travel agency conferences. Although this is a remote role, it is very much a field‑based position rather than a home‑based one.

The Partnerships team is a hugely important part of our business; it’s why our suppliers value Holiday Extras so much – we can gain access to partners they cannot. Partnerships are a huge source of trip information which can be fed back into the business and used to benefit us and the customer.

Now is a very exciting time to join the Partnerships team as we go on an international mission to grow our partners.

The Role

By joining our team you’ll:

• Act as a contact person for our travel agent partners.
• Continuously update and promote the further development of a sustainable sales model.
• Maintain regular contact with our travel agent partners and provide performance reports to promote growth using your knowledge of the travel industry, products, sales marketing and commercial skills.
• Report on, evaluate and implement appropriate sales measures to optimise performance.
• Continuously develop the partnerships and optimise the framework conditions, demonstrating integrity and building a high level of trust for lasting and productive relationships.
• Have excellent professional presentation and communication skills and be able to communicate the Holiday Extras brand and culture at trade fairs, events and meetings both internally and externally.

What you can bring to our team

• A depth and wealth of experience in the UK travel industry.
• Excellent networking skills – you’ll take every opportunity to talk about Holiday Extras.
• A strong sales person with excellent commercial awareness.
• Strong analytical skills and a solid understanding of KPIs and trading forecasts.
• An outgoing personality who loves new experiences and can proactively approach people.
• Comfortable initiating conversations and building rapport with different stakeholders.
• You thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy working towards shared goals.

This role will include the need to travel extensively from time to time.

Every person’s career path is individual and different, so this is just a guide. If your experience doesn’t precisely match this you’re encouraged to apply so that we can discover your unique talents!

How we hire for this role

We know your time is precious, so we keep our recruitment process as quick and easy as possible. If we believe you might be a match for a job you’ve applied for you’ll enter our hiring process as follows:

• Pre‑screen call with our hiring team.
• Assessment day at the HX Campus.
• Face‑to‑face interview.

We are cultivating a diverse and inclusive culture, and if for any reason you need us to adapt the process please get in touch via .

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.

Why choose Holiday Extras

We believe that holidays are the most precious time of all, so we create products, tech and services that make travel unforgettable. We're on a mission to be the only place to go for your holiday extras, offering unparalleled choice, value and service, turning ordinary trips into extraordinary experiences.

At Holiday Extras we’re creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, build their careers and reach their limitless potential. As a Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2025, we offer a world of benefits designed to enhance your lifestyle and well‑being. Join our team and feel supported and rewarded every day.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave (BHs) + extra holidays through Holiday Buy Birthday Day Off and Sabbaticals at each milestone.
• Parental leave – enhanced parental leave up to 1 year, including 13 weeks at 100% pay and 13 weeks at 50% pay.
• Well‑being: access to gym discounts, private dental insurance and private medical insurance after 4 years.
• Profit share bonus and a pension scheme with Aviva.
• Social club: 25% off any ticket or event in the UK, discounts on the latest tech, and volunteering scheme.
• Income protection, critical illness cover, and life assurance.

Required Experience: Manager

Key Skills: Business Development, Company Policies, Customer Service, Financial Performance, Revenue Growth, Oversight, Regional Sales, Account Management, Project Management, Product Line, Ensure Compliance, Human Resources, Procedures, Sales Goals, Direct Reports

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Monthly Salary: 37610 - 47013