Academic Counsellor

Vedantu Innovations; Ahmednagar, Pune District; On-site; INR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance incentives

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Vedantu Innovations is seeking an Academic Counselor to guide students preparing for JEE/NEET and drive admissions through proactive counseling and sales conversations. The role involves handling inquiries, detailing courses and fees, and steering the full sales cycle from lead to enrollment.

You will work closely with the team, meeting weekly targets while maintaining accurate reports and follow-ups. Strong communication in regional language or English is preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of JEE/NEET curriculum and student requirements.
• Excellent communication skills (Regional Language / English preferred).
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to convert leads.
• Proven experience in end-to-end sales (education industry preferred).
• Ability to work in a target-driven environment.
• Good organizational and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cold calling to prospective students and parents.
• Handle inbound and outbound calls to counsel students for JEE/NEET programs.
• Provide accurate information about courses, fees, and academic offerings.
• Manage the end-to-end sales cycle, from lead generation to sales conversion.
• Achieve weekly and monthly sales targets.
• Maintain proper documentation of leads, follow-ups, and conversions.
• Prepare and share daily/weekly reports with the Team Leader.
• Follow up with prospective leads to maximize admissions.
• Assist students in making informed academic and career decisions.

Skills

JEE/NEET knowledge

Excellent communication

Lead conversion

Negotiation

Sales targets

Reporting skills

Job description

Job Title: Academic Counselor

Industry: Education (JEE/NEET Domain)

JEE - Joint Entrance Examination

NEET - National Eligibility cum Entrance Test

Working Days: 6 days a week

Employee Type: FTE

Reporting To: Team Leader (TL)

Job Summary

We are looking for a dynamic and result-oriented Academic Counselor with strong knowledge of JEE/NEET preparation models. The ideal candidate will be responsible for guiding students, handling inquiries, and driving end-to-end sales through effective communication and counseling.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct cold calling to prospective students and parents.
• Handle inbound and outbound calls to counsel students for JEE/NEET programs.
• Provide accurate information about courses, fees, and academic offerings.
• Manage the end-to-end sales cycle, from lead generation to sales conversion.
• Achieve weekly and monthly sales targets.
• Maintain proper documentation of leads, follow-ups, and conversions.
• Prepare and share daily/weekly reports with the Team Leader.
• Follow up with prospective leads to maximize admissions.
• Assist students in making informed academic and career decisions.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of JEE/NEET curriculum and student requirements.
• Excellent communication skills (Regional Language / English preferred).
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to convert leads.
• Proven experience in end-to-end sales (education industry preferred).
• Ability to work in a target-driven environment.
• Good organizational and reporting skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary + performance incentives.
• Opportunity to work in a fast-growing education organization.
• Career growth and skill development opportunities.

About Us

Founded in 2014, Vedantu emerged as a visionary in the ed-tech space, pioneering the shift towards online education in India. Our name, derived from 'Veda' (knowledge) and 'Tantu' (network), reflects our mission: to create a vast network of knowledge accessible to all. We embarked on a journey to transform the educational landscape, leveraging technology to make quality education available, affordable, and personalized.

Our Online Legacy

Over the years, Vedantu has established itself as a leader in live online tutoring. We connect India's top teachers with students across the nation in a LIVE interactive e-classroom. Our platform, powered by innovative technology, includes features like a 2-way interactive whiteboard, live audio, and video feeds, ensuring a highly engaging and effective learning experience. We pride ourselves on offering personalized education, adapting to the unique needs and learning pace of each student.

Expanding to Offline Centers

With 18 years of experience of founders across Online and Offline, Vedantu has extended its educational prowess to offline learning by establishing centers in over 20 cities. These centers embody our commitment to making quality education accessible to every student combining the best of online and offline. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology and fostering the same caliber of interactive and personalized learning as our online platforms, these centers provide students with the best of both worlds.

Our Mission and Vision

Our vision at Vedantu is to inspire students globally to discover their true potential, creating #ImpactAtScale. Our mission is to provide transformative learning experiences that inspire every student, breaking down all barriers to education, ensuring accessibility anytime, anywhere. We are committed to #CreateVOW Experiences, fostering an environment where students feel loved, inspired, and cared for. Our focus is on delivering measurable and significant #Outcomes for each learner. Whether it's online or offline, our goal is to surpass conventional learning methods, offering top-notch education that empowers every child to achieve their fullest potential, regardless of their circumstances.

Read more: vedantu.com/culture

Looking Ahead

As we continue to grow and evolve, Vedantu remains dedicated to innovating and expanding our educational offerings. Our journey from an online pioneer in 2014 to a hybrid model with a strong offline presence marks just the beginning of our endeavour to redefine education in India and beyond.

VEDANTU LEADERS

• Vedantu`s founders Vamsi Krishna, Anand Prakash, and Pulkit Jain did their first venture in education, Lakshya, in 2006 which later got acquired by a listed company called MT Educare (Mahesh Tutorials) in 2012. As part of Lakshya, the founders taught and mentored more than 10,000 students and trained more than 200 teachers between them.
• Vamsi Krishna, Co-Founder and CEO
• Pulkit Jain, Co-Founder and Head Product
• Anand Prakash, Co-Founder and Head Academics
• Pankaj Jain, CFO
• Arnab Dutta, COO
• Simriti Goel, Head of HR

To know more about Vedantu log on to www.vedantu.com