Account Manager

Company: Sykes Holiday Cottages Ltd
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Location: Newport
Job Description:

We’re looking for a proactive and people-focused Account Manager to join our busy Welsh Coast & Country Holidays team. You’ll be the first point of contact for property owners, helping them get the most from their holiday homes while ensuring holidaymakers have a seamless, memorable experience.

What You’ll Do:

  • Be the primary contact for owners, offering guidance and support
  • Respond to guest and owner queries quickly and efficiently
  • Keep accurate records of all communications
  • Work with owners to improve property performance and compliance
  • Collaborate with teams across Property Services, Quality & Revenue Management
  • Handle feedback to help improve guest satisfaction
  • A full, clean UK driving license.
  • Customer service or customer relations experience
  • Strong communication and organisation skills
  • Confidence working independently and as part of a team
  • IT literacy, especially MS Office
  • Ability to problem-solve under pressure
  • Bonus points if you have travel or hospitality experience, knowledge of the local area and previous phone and face-to-face customer service experience.

At Coast & Country Holidays, we believe holidays should be warm, welcoming and worry-free – just like the cottages we offer and the people behind them. As part of Sykes Holiday Cottages and the wider Forge Holiday Group, we provide a carefully selected portfolio of high-quality holiday cottages across Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion, Carmarthenshire, Monmouthshire and Powys, each chosen for its comfort, charm and connection to local life.

Established in 1990, we’ve been welcoming guests to Wales for over 35 years, building on a simple promise of honest, personal service that still guides us today. From our office in Newport, Pembrokeshire, our local team shares genuine knowledge and passion for the region.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

At Welsh Coast & Country Holidays & Sykes, we believe in rewarding our people:

  • Annual bonus scheme linked to company performance.
  • Generous holiday allowance + extra days with long service
  • Option to purchase extra holiday days if you wish.
  • A day off for your birthday
  • 2 volunteering days per year.
  • Enhanced parental leave (24 weeks maternity, 3 weeks paternity at full pay).
  • Pension scheme with employer contributions
  • Discounted and last-minute stays at Forest Holidays and Sykes Cottages for you, your friends & family.
  • Special offers and discounts designed to enhance your overall wellbeing.
  • Health cash plan & life assurance.
  • Training & development opportunities.
  • 24/7 mental health support.
  • Employee savings scheme
  • Long service awards and company events

We’re passionate about diversity, inclusion and welcoming people from all backgrounds. Need adjustments during the recruitment process? Just let us know, we’ll be happy to help.

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Posted: October 7th, 2026