Career Consultant : (Mumbai)

IIDE Education Private Limited; Mumbai; On-site; INR 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

IIDE Education Private Limited in Mumbai invites applications for a Career Consultant based at Lower Parel. You will counsel prospective students, drive consultative admissions, and manage relationships with students and parents to help them select the right program and achieve enrollment targets.

You’ll work closely with admissions, sales, and marketing teams to ensure a smooth enrollment journey and excellent student experience.

Qualifications

• 1–4 years of experience in academic counseling, admissions or sales.
• Strong communication, persuasion and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to convert leads through consultative selling and relationship building.
• Experience managing leads, follow-ups, and CRM systems.
• A student-first mindset with ability to guide career decisions.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Counsel students on programs based on interests and goals.
• Conduct one-on-one counseling sessions to assess needs.
• Build relationships with prospective students and parents.
• Convert inquiries into admissions through follow-ups.
• Maintain lead databases and CRM records.
• Meet counseling and admission targets.
• Represent IIDE during walk-ins and enrollment guidance.
• Collaborate with admissions and marketing for onboarding.
• Support monthly enrollment targets with teams.

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

IIDE is India’s leading digital business school, offering industry-relevant programs in digital marketing, AI, and business. With a strong focus on experiential learning, we equip students, graduates, and working professionals with the skills required to thrive in today’s digital-first world.

Backed by a community of 500,000+ learners and 250+ industry experts, IIDE delivers hands‑on training, real‑world projects, and robust placement support. With campuses in Mumbai and Delhi, we continue to expand our presence across India and globally.

About the Role:

As the Career Consultant at Lower Parel, Mumbai, you will play a pivotal role in guiding prospective students through their academic journey. This role involves student counseling, consultative selling, and relationship management to help students choose the right IIDE program aligned with their aspirations and career goals. You will contribute significantly to student enrollments while ensuring a seamless and positive counseling experience.

What You’ll Do:

• Counsel students on IIDE’s digital marketing programs based on their interests, goals, and career aspirations.
• Conduct one‑on‑one counseling sessions to assess student needs and recommend suitable programs.
• Build strong relationships with prospective students and parents by providing clear and accurate guidance.
• Convert inquiries into successful admissions through structured follow‑ups and consultative selling.
• Maintain and update lead databases while ensuring seamless CRM management.
• Achieve counseling and admission targets through effective communication and relationship building.
• Represent IIDE during walk‑ins and guide prospective students through the enrollment process.
• Maintain professionalism and enthusiasm while communicating IIDE’s vision and program benefits.
• Deliver a positive student experience through effective interaction and personalized counseling.

Additional Duties:

• Support the admissions and marketing teams in achieving monthly enrollment targets.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth onboarding and student communication.
• Perform any other reasonable duties as requested by management, aligned with the broad scope of the position.

Who You Are:

• 1–4 years of experience in academic counseling, admissions, sales, or a related field.
• Strong communication, persuasion, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to convert leads through consultative selling and relationship building.
• Experience managing leads, follow‑ups, and CRM systems.
• A student‑first mindset with the ability to understand career aspirations and provide tailored guidance.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and achieve targets.

Should Have:

• Experience in the education, ed‑tech, or training industry.
• Familiarity with sales pipelines, lead nurturing, and conversion strategies.
• Ability to work collaboratively with admissions, sales, and marketing teams.

Nice to Have:

• Experience counseling students for higher education or professional courses.
• Certifications or training in sales, counseling, or relationship management.

Why Join IIDE?

• Work with one of India’s fastest‑growing digital education brands.
• Gain exposure to admissions, academic counseling, and consultative sales.
• Collaborative and high‑growth work environment.
• Opportunity to directly impact students’ career journeys.
• Learn and grow with a dynamic and performance‑driven team.

Who You’ll Thrive As

You’re someone who:

• Enjoys interacting with people and helping them make informed career decisions.
• Has a consultative and empathetic approach toward counseling.
• Is target‑driven and motivated by achieving outcomes.
• Thrives in a fast‑paced, collaborative work environment.
• Takes initiative and adapts quickly to challenges and opportunities.