Academic Sales Counselor

Mindtel; Dadri; On-site; INR 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work hours

Incentives tied to student outcomes

Career growth pathways

Job summary

Mindtel in India seeks a proactive Education Counselor to engage prospective students, guide them through course selections, admissions processes, and career alignment. You will conduct virtual and in-person counseling, work with marketing and operations to meet enrollment targets, and represent the brand at events across designated regions.

The role emphasizes CRM usage, lead nurturing, and providing feedback to curriculum teams based on student inquiries, with flexible hours and incentives

Qualifications

• Must have CRM experience and ability to manage student interactions.
• Strong counseling skills to guide admissions and program selection.
• Understanding of admission processes and timelines in higher education.
• Familiarity with educational programs and curricula and advising methodologies.
• Ability to use consultative selling and lead-conversion techniques.

Responsibilities

• Engage prospective students through personalized consultative conversations to understand goals and recommend programs.
• Conduct virtual and in-person counseling sessions on course selection, admissions, and career alignment.
• Collaborate with marketing and operations to align outreach with enrollment targets and student personas.
• Track enrollment pipelines using CRM tools, ensuring timely follow-ups and conversions.
• Provide feedback to product/curriculum teams based on student inquiries and trends.
• Represent the brand at education fairs, school visits, and partner events in assigned regions.

Skills

CRM

Student Counseling

Admission Processes

Educational Program Knowledge

Consultative Selling

Lead Conversion

Event Representation

Academic Advising

Regional Language Proficiency

Knowledge of Indian Higher Education

Experience with Edtech Platforms

Job description

About the Opportunity

A fast-growing edtech innovator in India, we empower students and institutions through data-driven academic advising, personalized learning pathways, and strategic enrollment solutions. Our mission is to transform education access and outcomes by combining human insight with intelligent systems—helping learners make smarter academic and career decisions.

Role & Responsibilities

• Engage prospective students through personalized consultative conversations to understand academic goals and recommend optimal program pathways.
• Conduct virtual and in-person counseling sessions to guide students on course selection, admission processes, and career alignment.
• Collaborate with marketing and operations teams to align outreach strategies with enrollment targets and student personas.
• Track and manage student enrollment pipelines using CRM tools, ensuring timely follow-ups and conversion optimization.
• Deliver insightful feedback to product and curriculum teams based on student inquiries, pain points, and emerging academic trends.
• Represent the brand professionally at education fairs, school visits, and partner events across assigned regions.

Skills & Qualifications

• Must-Have
• CRM
• Student Counseling
• Admission Processes
• Educational Program Knowledge
• Consultative Selling
• Lead Conversion
• Event Representation
• Academic Advising
• Preferred
• Experience with Edtech Platforms
• Knowledge of Indian Higher Education System
• Regional Language Proficiency

Benefits & Culture Highlights

• Work in a mission-driven, impact-focused education tech environment with visible student success stories.
• Structured career growth with sales, mentoring, and leadership pathways.
• Flexible work hours and performance-based incentives tied to student outcomes.