Account Manager - Education Travel

JR United Kingdom; Watford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tour operator is hiring an Account Manager for Educational Travel in Watford. The role involves creating tailored travel packages and managing key client accounts, with a focus on sales and relationship-building. The position offers a competitive salary with uncapped commission and opportunities for overseas travel.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Overseas travel opportunities

Training and progression

Qualifications

• Experience in Educational Travel is preferred.
• Proactive and self-motivated attitude for lead generation.
• Strong client-facing skills expected.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Relationship-building

Account management

Sales mindset

Numerical skills

Job description

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Account Manager - Education Travel, watford, hertfordshire

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Client:

Gecko Travel Recruitment

Location:

watford, hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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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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