Business Development Executive - Academic Counselor

Vedantu; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Vedantu in Bengaluru is seeking an Academic Counselor to guide students, handle inquiries, and drive admissions through end-to-end sales. You will engage with prospects, explain courses and fees, and help learners decide on their academic paths.

The role focuses on proactive follow-ups, reporting, and meeting weekly targets in a fast-growing ed-tech environment. Join Vedantu as it expands its reach across online and offline learning centers.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication in English/Regional language.
• Strong negotiation and lead-conversion skills.
• Experience in end-to-end sales in education 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.
• Provide accurate information about courses, fees, and academic offerings.
• Manage end-to-end sales cycle from lead to admission.
• Achieve weekly and monthly sales targets.
• Maintain documentation of leads, follow-ups, conversions.
• Prepare and share daily/weekly reports with Team Leader.
• Follow up with leads to maximize admissions.
• Assist students in making informed academic and career decisions.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Sales cycle

Job description

We are looking for a dynamic and result-oriented Academic Counselor. The ideal candidate will be responsible for guiding students, handling inquiries, and driving end-to-end sales through

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct cold calling to prospective students and parents.
• Handle inbound and outbound calls to counsel students.
• 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

• 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.

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.

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 includes a 2-way interactive whiteboard, live audio, and video feeds, ensuring an engaging and effective learning experience.

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 combine the best of online and offline learning with personalized education.

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 and delivering measurable #Outcomes for each learner.