Academic Counselor

Vedantu; Chennai; On-site; INR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Vedantu in Chennai is seeking energetic Academic Counselors to guide parents and students toward the right learning programs. You will convert leads into admissions and help meet center revenue targets.

Responsibilities include inbound/outbound calling, assessing student needs, explaining courses, and maintaining CRM records to ensure a smooth enrollment journey. Freshers and experienced candidates with sales or counseling background are welcome.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is mandatory.
• Strong communication and convincing abilities.
• Interest in sales, counseling, and education.
• Target-oriented with good follow-up and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Connect with prospective parents and students via inbound and outbound calls.
• Assess academic needs and recommend suitable learning programs.
• Counsel parents on course offerings, benefits, and outcomes.
• Follow up with leads and convert them into admissions.
• Achieve monthly sales, admissions, and revenue targets.
• Maintain lead details and sales updates in the CRM.
• Build strong parent relationships for a positive enrollment experience.
• Coordinate with academic and operations teams for onboarding.

Skills

Communication skills

Convincing skills

Negotiation skills

Lead follow-up

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

We are looking for enthusiastic and target-oriented Academic Counselors who can guide parents and students toward the right learning programs, convert leads into admissions, and contribute to the center’s revenue targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Connect with prospective parents and students through inbound and outbound calls.
• Understand students’ academic needs and recommend suitable learning programs.
• Counsel parents on course offerings, benefits, and learning outcomes.
• Follow up with interested leads and convert them into admissions.
• Achieve monthly sales, admission, and revenue targets.
• Maintain accurate lead details, follow-ups, and sales updates in the CRM.
• Build strong relationships with parents and ensure a positive enrollment experience.
• Coordinate with the academic and operations teams for smooth student onboarding.

Eligibility Criteria

• Bachelor’s degree is mandatory.
• Strong communication and convincing skills.
• Interest in sales, counseling, and education.
• Target-oriented with good follow-up and negotiation skills.
• Freshers and experienced candidates with relevant sales or counseling experience may apply.