Academic Counsellor

Company

Afstand Education

Industry

EdTech

Department

Sales

Qualification

Graduate / Postgraduate (MBA preferred)

Salary

20,000 to 45,000

Role Overview

We are looking for enthusiastic and target-driven Academic Counsellors who can connect with prospective students, understand their educational requirements, guide them towards suitable programmes, and convert enquiries into successful admissions.

Key Responsibilities

Connect with prospective students and working professionals through company-provided leads.

Understand students' academic backgrounds, career goals, and educational requirements.

Counsel students about suitable online and distance learning programmes.

Explain course details, university options, admission procedures, and programme benefits.

Convert interested prospects into successful admissions through effective counselling and follow-ups.

Maintain regular communication with prospective and enrolled students.

Achieve monthly admission and sales targets.

Maintain accurate lead details, follow-ups, and student interactions in the CRM system.

Prepare daily activity reports and track lead conversion performance.

Coordinate with internal teams to ensure a smooth admission process.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Graduate or Postgraduate in any discipline.

6 months to 4 years of experience in Academic Counselling, EdTech Sales, Education Sales, or a similar role.

Fresh graduates with excellent communication and convincing skills may also be considered.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Good convincing, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

Target-oriented with the ability to convert leads into admissions.

Basic knowledge of MS Excel and CRM tools.

Positive attitude, self-motivation, and willingness to learn.

Ideal Candidate Profile

A confident, proactive, and result-oriented individual who enjoys interacting with students, providing career guidance, and working in a target-driven environment. Candidates with experience in online education, distance learning, or university admissions will be preferred.

Pay

₹20,000.00 - ₹45,000.00 per month

Benefits

Paid sick time

Application Question(s)

Which education vertical have you worked in (Degree Vertical or K12)?

How many years of experience do you have in Academic Counselling, EdTech Sales, or Education Sales?

Work Location

In person