Academic Counselor - B2C Sales

LeadSource IN; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

LeadSource IN in Bengaluru is seeking an Academic Counselor to guide students through EdTech programs, admissions, and career opportunities in analytics. You will engage with students and families, conduct presentations, and support enrollments and retention.

The role emphasizes strong English communication, interpersonal skills, and experience in EdTech sales or counseling. On-site position with flexible hours to cover peak admissions periods.

Qualifications

• 1 year minimum in EdTech sales or academic counseling.
• Excellent English communication and presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal and customer-facing abilities.
• Good negotiation skills to support lead conversion.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and CRM tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized guidance on academic programs, fees, curriculum, and prerequisites.
• Assist students through admission processes, including applications and documents.
• Follow up with leads to drive enrollments and retention.
• Conduct presentations, online counseling, and in-person meetings.
• Maintain records of counseling sessions and follow-ups in data systems.
• Offer career advice related to analytics industry opportunities.
• Collaborate with marketing and admissions teams to meet intake targets.
• Stay updated on education and analytics trends to guide students.

Skills

English communication

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

CRM tools

Microsoft Office

Tools

CRM software

MS Excel

Job description

Job Title: Academic Counselor – EdTech Sales | Student Counseling & Admissions

Location: Bangalore, MG Road

Working Days: Monday to Saturday (10:30 am to 7:30 pm)

Job Description:

Are you passionate about helping students achieve their educational and career goals? Do you have a knack for guiding students and families through academic programs and admissions processes? We are looking for a motivated Academic Counselor in Mumbai to join our team. This role is ideal for candidates with excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and experience in EdTech sales or student counseling. As an Academic Counselor, you will provide essential academic counseling and career guidance to prospective students, helping them navigate course offerings, admissions requirements, and career opportunities in the analytics industry. You will be a key part of our admissions team, working closely with students and their families to drive student enrollments and support student retention.

Key Responsibilities:

• Student Counseling: Provide personalized guidance to prospective students on BIA’s academic programs, course offerings, fees, curriculum, and prerequisites.
• Admissions Assistance: Guide students through the admission process, including application submissions, interviews, and document verification to ensure a seamless experience.
• Lead Follow-Up and Conversion: Follow up with potential leads and inquiries, using lead conversion techniques to drive student enrollments.
• Presentations & Online Counseling: Conduct engaging presentations, online counseling, and face-to-face meetings to explain the features, benefits, and career opportunities associated with BIA’s courses.
• Record Maintenance: Maintain accurate records of student counseling sessions, follow-up actions, and feedback in alignment with data management best practices.
• Career Counseling: Provide career advice on job opportunities, certifications, and upskilling relevant to the analytics industry to help students achieve their professional goals.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the marketing and admissions teams to drive enrollments, meet student intake targets, and achieve organizational goals.
• Industry Awareness: Stay updated on the latest trends in education and analytics to provide informed, insightful guidance.
• Relationship Building: Build positive relationships with students, parents, and educational partners to foster student engagement and retention.

Preferred Candidate Profile:

• Experience: Minimum of 1 year in EdTech sales, academic counseling, or a related field.
• Communication Skills: Excellent English communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written.
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong customer-facing and interpersonal skills with a charismatic, competitive, and enthusiastic personality.
• Negotiation Skills: Ability to engage prospective students and their families effectively, with strong negotiation skills to support lead conversion.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with CRM tools or other record-keeping systems for effective data management.