Account Manager - Education Travel

JR United Kingdom; Bedford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading travel company is hiring an Account Manager focused on Educational Travel. The role emphasizes creating custom travel packages, managing client accounts, and developing sales relationships. Ideal candidates are proactive, relationship-oriented, and have a background in Educational Travel. Opportunities for overseas travel and uncapped commission are part of the package.

Benefits

Generous, uncapped commission

Overseas travel opportunities

Generous annual leave entitlement

Training and progression

Qualifications

• Experience in Educational Travel.
• Client-facing skills required.
• Strong sales abilities and lead nurturing.

Responsibilities

• Create bespoke travel packages and manage key accounts.
• Grow sales through a consultative, relationship-led approach.
• Travel to visit clients overseas when needed.

Skills

Relationship-building

Account management

Numerical skills

Sales-driven mindset

Proactivity

Job description

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Client:

Gecko Travel Recruitment

Location:

bedford, United Kingdom

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Gecko Travel Recruitment is proud to be partnering with a leading Tour Operator who are recruiting a Account Manager - Educational Travel. This is a full-time opportunity for a passionate, sales-driven travel professional.

The Role:

As Account Manager - Educational Travel, you'll create bespoke travel packages, manage key accounts, and grow sales through a consultative, relationship-led approach. This role combines client relationship management, sales, and occasional travel to visit clients overseas.

You Will Have:

• Experience and interest in Educational Travel

• Excellent relationship-building and client-facing skills

• Strong account management skills

• A proactive, self-motivated attitude with the ability to source and nurture leads

• Strong numerical and costing skills

• Sales and target-driven mindset

• Willingness to visit clients, attend resort visits, and represent the brand confidently

Additional Info:

• Up to £32,000 plus generous, uncapped commission

• Overseas travel opportunities

• Generous annual leave entitlement

• Training and progression in a growing company

If you're enthusiastic about the educational travel industry and making a real impact through travel, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply with your CV quoting GTR1741 or visit: www.geckotravelrecruitment.co.uk

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