Job Description

Job Title: Academic Counsellor - CFA Program

Location:

Mumbai

Industry:

Education | CFA| Financial Certification | EdTech

Compensation:

7 - 10 LPA

About the Role:

Boston Institute of Analytics is seeking an experienced and persuasive

Academic Counsellor

to drive admissions for its flagship

CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst)

training program. Youll be the first point of contact for incoming leads, responsible for

counseling students via phone, video calls, and face-to-face meetings

, while converting inquiries into confirmed enrollments through a structured sales process.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead Calling & Qualification

Make

outbound calls

to leads generated through digital marketing, partnerships, and walk-ins. Understand the student's background, goals, and eligibility for the CFA course. Qualify and prioritize leads based on interest, urgency, and readiness to enroll.

Follow-ups & CRM Management

Maintain a robust follow-up schedule via

calls, WhatsApp, SMS, and email

. Use CRM tools to track lead stages, next actions, and conversion progress. Maintain daily records of interactions, lead updates, and closures.

Video Counseling & Campus Walk-ins

Conduct

one-on-one video counseling sessions

(Zoom/Google Meet) to explain the course roadmap, fees, batch schedules, and career outcomes. Handle

in-person walk-in inquiries

at the campus and provide full counseling support. Tailor sessions to address common student objections (fees, timing, relevance) and guide them to a confident decision.

End-to-End Sales Closure

Drive prospects through the full B2C sales funnel - from inquiry to counseling to enrollment and payment. Collaborate with internal teams to process admissions, collect documents, and confirm course onboarding. Meet and exceed

monthly admission and revenue targets

.

Career & Academic Guidance

Educate students about the CFA curriculum, level-wise exams, and how it maps to roles in investment banking, equity research, portfolio management, and financial consulting. Provide realistic expectations on timelines, job outcomes, and future upskilling needs.

What We're Looking For:

Experience:

Minimum 1 year of experience in

academic counseling, inside sales, or education B2C sales

preferably CFA test prep courses (CFA/finance/edtech background preferred).

Skills & Traits:

Strong English and communication skills Target-driven, persuasive, and relationship-focused. Excellent

objection handling, follow-up discipline, and closing skills

. Comfort with CRM and lead management systems.

Qualification:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, or related fields. Additional certifications in sales or finance education are a plus.

About the Company

As the #1 international training institute, the Boston Institute of Analytics (BIA) offers in-person classroom sessions led by industry experts, equipping students and professionals with the industry's most in-demand skills to become job-ready in today's dynamic world. With training campuses across the US, UK, Europe, and Asia, BIA provides programs globally and is committed to delivering quality education in emerging fields.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ?50,000.00 - ?80,000.00 per month

Schedule:

Day shift
Supplemental Pay:

Performance bonus
Work Location: In person