Academic Counsellor

Speedup Infotech; Pune District; On-site; INR 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative work environment

Competitive salary with incentives

Ongoing learning & development

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

SpeedUp InfoTech invites an Admission Counsellor to join its Pune team on a full-time basis. This role blends career counselling with business development to convert inquiries into admissions, delivering personalized guidance and solution-oriented communication.

Freshers are not considered; prior experience in a similar role is mandatory. The incumbent will drive follow-ups, meet targets, and coordinate with marketing for campaigns and campus events.

Qualifications

• Freshers not considered; prior experience in a similar role mandatory.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in English and regional languages.
• Self-motivated, target-driven, and customer-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for walk-in and online inquiries, presenting training programs and career options.
• Provide customized counselling to help prospective students choose the right course based on needs.
• Follow up with leads generated through digital marketing, referrals, tele-calling, events, and social media to ensure timely conversions.
• Meet and exceed monthly admission targets through structured follow-up.
• Maintain a detailed database of leads, follow-ups, admissions, and feedback using CRM tools or internal systems.
• Build relationships with students and create a positive enrollment experience through professionalism and trust.
• Collaborate with marketing and technical teams to stay aligned with course updates, promotions, and placement strategies.
• Plan and execute seminars, webinars, career talks, and campus visits for outreach and brand visibility.

Skills

Communication skills

Sales mindset

Education counselling

Education

Bachelor's degree in any field

Diploma in Sales/Marketing/Counselling

Tools

CRM tools

Job description

Job Title: Admission Counsellor

Location: JM road. Pune

Employment Type: Full-Time

About SpeedUp InfoTech:

SpeedUp Infotech is a premier IT training and development organization, dedicated to equipping individuals and professionals with in-demand technical skills. We offer industry- relevant training in cutting-edge technologies like React, MERN Stack, Data Science, Data Analytics, and Python, along with placement support and career guidance.

Position Overview

We are seeking a proactive and driven Admission Counsellor with a flair for sales and student engagement. This role combines career counselling with business development, focusing on converting inquiries into successful admissions through personalized guidance and solution-driven communication.

Note: We are not considering freshers for this position. Prior experience in a similar role is mandatory.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the first point of contact for walk-in and online inquiries, effectively presenting our training programs and career development offerings.
• Understand the unique needs of each prospective student and provide customized counselling to help them choose the right course.
• Proactively follow up with leads generated through digital marketing, referrals, tele-calling, events, and social media to ensure timely conversions.
• Consistently meet and exceed monthly admission targets through structured and strategic follow-up.
• Maintain a detailed database of leads, follow-ups, admissions, and feedback using CRM tools or internal systems.
• Build strong relationships with students and create a positive enrollment experience through professionalism and trust.
• Collaborate with the marketing and technical teams to stay aligned with course updates, certifications, promotions, and placement assistance strategies.
• Contribute to the planning and execution of seminars, webinars, career talks, and campus visits for outreach and brand visibility.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelors degree in any field (BE, BTech, BCA, B.Sc. preferred);Diploma in Sales, Marketing, or Counselling is an added advantage.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills must be confident in both English and regional languages.
• Highly self-motivated, target-driven, and customer-focused mindset.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Prior experience in education counselling, ed-tech, or business development is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with IT/technical courses or trends will be a definite plus.

What We Offer:

• A collaborative and energetic work environment.
• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Career growth within a fast-paced, tech-focused organization.