Account Manager - Education Travel

JR United Kingdom; Preston; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Tour Operator is seeking an Account Manager for their Educational Travel division in Preston. This full-time role involves creating tailored travel packages and managing client relationships to enhance sales. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about the educational travel sector and equipped with strong relationship-building skills, motivation, and a knack for sales.

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 skills.
• Proactive and self-motivated attitude.

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

Account management

Numerical skills

Job description

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Account Manager - Education Travel, preston, lancashire

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Client:

Gecko Travel Recruitment

Location:

preston, lancashire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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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

If you don't hear from us within 7 days, unfortunately your application hasn't been successful this time.