Account Manager - Education Travel

JR United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Tour Operator is seeking an Account Manager in Educational Travel. The role involves creating tailored travel packages, managing client relationships, and driving sales. Ideal candidates will have strong account management skills and a passion for educational travel, with opportunities for overseas travel and uncapped commission.

Benefits

Generous, uncapped commission

Overseas travel opportunities

Generous annual leave entitlement

Training and progression in a growing company

Qualifications

• Experience and interest in Educational Travel.
• Strong account management and client-facing skills required.
• Sales-driven mindset and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Create bespoke travel packages and manage key accounts.
• Grow sales through relationship management.
• Occasional travel to visit clients overseas.

Skills

Relationship-building

Account management

Sales

Numerical skills

Proactive attitude

Job description

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Client:

Gecko Travel Recruitment

Location:

edinburgh, United Kingdom

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Other

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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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