Account Manager - Education Travel

JR United Kingdom; Colchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Tour Operator seeks a passionate Account Manager for Educational Travel to develop tailored travel packages and enhance client relationships. The role emphasizes sales and account management, with opportunities for travel and generous commission. Ideal for candidates with strong interpersonal and numerical skills eager to impact the educational travel industry.

Benefits

Generous uncapped commission

Overseas travel opportunities

Generous annual leave entitlement

Training and progression in a growing company

Qualifications

• Experience in Educational Travel
• Strong account management skills
• Proactive and self-motivated attitude

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Client relationship management

Sales-driven mindset

Strong numerical skills

Lead sourcing

Excellent relationship-building

Job description

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Client:

Gecko Travel Recruitment

Location:

colchester, 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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