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JD for Admissions Counsellor/Sr. Admissions CounsellorAdmissions Counsellor/ Sr. Admission CounsellorAbout The WorldGrad :Education knows no barriers. And neither do we.We are The WorldGrad - Your Passport to a Global Education .- Our endeavour is to enable students to kickstart their global aspirations for overseas degrees.- The WorldGrad is owned by Singapore-based LINC Education (www.linceducation.com), a leader in online education.- The WorldGrad is a collaboration with leading universities across the world to offer a unique online program that allows aspiring students to save time and financial resources, without compromising on their dreams of pursuing a degree in a foreign university.- The WorldGrad programs are designed in partnership with the leading universities from around the world including the United Kingdom and Australia. Our programs enable students to complete their first semester online from home and then complete the rest of the degree course overseas.- The courses completed online are fully recognized by the partner institutions helping students save time and money.- All students accepted to the online program are guarantee progression to the overseas institution and are provided admission letters before enrolment.- The company is founded by seasoned professionals coming from an IIT / IIM / ISB background and with 30 years of combined education sector experience. The company is well funded by global education and technology investors and offers a unique opportunity to young,enthusiastic individuals looking to be part of a remarkable journey.Why join The WorldGrad?WorldGrad is an innovator in the online education space and we pride ourselves on providing a challenging and exciting environment for individuals looking to make a difference. You will be one of the initial members of the sales team, thus allowing opportunities for faster and greater career growth. At the same time, we value our collegial, small-team environment which offers a balance of flexibility, ownership and accountability.So if you are a smart, nice individual who wants to be a part of a thriving and fast-growing young start-up, The WorldGrad is the best place to start.JD for Admissions Counsellor/Sr. Admissions CounsellorRole Definition :The WorldGrad is seeking talented, sales-oriented professionals to build a strong student admissions team. As the Admissions Counsellor, you will be responsible for :1. End to end management and conversion of student leads received2. Initial qualification of the leads via calling3. Speaking with students and parents to understand their needs and accordingly explain the benefits of the product, answer questions etc.4. Taking the student and parents through the appropriate sales journey which will include multiple touch-points (email, phone, video sessions etc.)5. Final objection handling and price negotiation6. Adhere to outreach and sales targets on a weekly/monthly basis7. Identifying references through the existing customer base to increase the sales pipeline8. Details pertaining to lead discussions & conversion should be updated real-time on CRM software9. Providing constant feedback to the internal sales and marketing team to ensure the refinement of the sales process and messagingThe Admissions Counsellor will be responsible for working directly with the student and parents and helping them build trust in the product. They have the unique opportunity of being an initial member of the sales team for a new and exciting product for students looking to go abroad for their studies, thus providing an exciting opportunity to learn and grow internally as well. This person will report directly to the Head of Sales.Who are we looking for ?1. Qualification : Bachelor degree2. Experience: 3-6 years of professional experience in either sales or admissions3. The candidate should have sales and admissions experience in the higher education study abroad sectora. Candidate should be comfortable meeting and counseling parents and students4. Ability to approach any situation with patience and very strong empathy5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; confident to meet and speak with prospective parents6. Technology : Comfortable with using a CRM software7. Entrepreneurial : Willing to quickly adapt and learn, and has a - get-it-done- attitudeLocation : Godrej Campus (Vikhroli West), MumbaiWork Days: Based on roster followed by the team.JD for Admissions Counsellor/Sr. Admissions CounsellorWorking Hours: 10.00am - 7.00pmTime to Join: ImmediateCompensation: Best, as per industry standardsSelection Process and Next StepsInterested applicants should send their resumes specifying their experience, qualifications, professional achievements to Human Resources with the subject - Application for Academic Counselor. Shortlisted applicants will have 3 rounds of technical and fit interviews with the management team at The WorldGrad (ref:updazz.com)

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