Job Description

The Academic Counsellor - Sales is responsible for counselling prospective students and parents, promoting academic programs, and achieving enrollment and revenue targets. The role combines academic guidance with sales conversion through effective counselling and relationship building.

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Key Responsibilities

Student Counselling & Sales Conversion

Counsel students and parents on courses, curriculum, fees, and career outcomes Handle inbound and outbound leads (calls, walk-ins, online inquiries) Convert leads into enrollments and achieve monthly/quarterly sales targets
Admissions & Enrollment

Guide students through the admission and enrollment process Ensure timely collection of documents and fees Maintain accurate records in CRM systems
Follow-ups & Relationship Management

Conduct regular follow-ups with prospective students and parents Address objections and concerns related to courses, fees, and outcomes Build long-term relationships to ensure referrals and repeat enrollments
Coordination & Support

Coordinate with academic, operations, and marketing teams Share feedback on student requirements and market trends Participate in counselling events, webinars, and education fairs
Reporting & Compliance

Prepare daily call reports, lead status, and sales performance reports Ensure ethical counselling practices and adherence to company policies
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Required Skills & Competencies

Strong communication, persuasion, and negotiation skills Target-driven and result-oriented mindset Ability to handle objections and close sales Customer-focused approach with empathy Proficiency in CRM tools and MS Office
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Qualifications

Graduate / Postgraduate in any discipline (Education preferred) 1-4 years of experience in academic counselling, education sales, or inside sales
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ?20,000.00 - ?25,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Health insurance
Work Location: In person