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Account Manager - Education Travel

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Cardiff

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GBP 28,000 - 32,000

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Job summary

A leading Tour Operator in the educational travel industry is seeking a passionate Account Manager in Cardiff. This full-time role involves creating bespoke travel solutions, managing client accounts, and driving sales with a consultative approach. The ideal candidate will possess excellent relationship-building skills and a strong sales mindset, alongside the potential for overseas travel and generous commission opportunities.

Benefits

Generous, uncapped commission
Overseas travel opportunities
Generous annual leave entitlement
Training and progression

Qualifications

  • Experience in Educational Travel is necessary.
  • Proactive, self-motivated attitude to source and nurture leads.
  • Strong account management skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Relationship-building
Sales-driven mindset
Numerical skills

Job description

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Client:

Gecko Travel Recruitment

Location:

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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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