Career Development Advisor

College Vidya; Dadri; On-site; INR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Education Policy

Rewards & Recognition

Job summary

College Vidya is hiring a Senior Education Counsellor (Sales) / Career Development Advisor to guide learners through their academic journey and drive enrolments. You will mix consultative counselling with strategic sales to align programs with career goals.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in sales or counselling, familiarity with online education trends, and strong CRM skills; role involves a target-driven environment and close collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in any discipline; education, psychology, business or marketing preferred.
• 1–3 years in sales, academic counselling or student advisory roles; international online education experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with online learning platforms and CRM tools; strong MS Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Engage with prospective students via calls, emails, and in-person meetings to assess their aspirations.
• Provide clear, personalized guidance on programs, structures, and career outcomes.
• Support applicants through enrolment from inquiry to registration.

Skills

Sales

Counselling

CRM

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce

Zoho CRM

LSQ

Job description

Senior Education Counsellor (Sales) / Career Development Advisor

Job Summary

The Education Counsellor (Sales) / Career Development Advisor plays a pivotal role in guiding prospective learners through their academic journey. This role blends consultative counselling with strategic sales to help individuals identify the right educational programs aligned with their career goals. The advisor is responsible for driving enrolments, nurturing leads, and delivering a high-quality advisory experience that supports both student success and business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage with prospective students via calls, emails, and in-person meetings to assess their educational and career aspirations.
• Provide clear, accurate, and personalized guidance on available programs, course structures, and career outcomes.
• Support applicants through the entire enrolment process—from initial inquiry to final registration.
• Consistently meet or exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets through effective lead conversion.
• Maintain detailed records of student interactions, follow-ups, and status updates using CRM tools.
• Monitor competitor offerings and industry trends to refine outreach strategies and stay ahead in the market.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline (Education, Psychology, Business, or Marketing preferred).
• 1 to 3 years of experience in sales (international sales preferred), academic counselling, or student advisory roles for On line higher education ,categorically online degree counselling (GULF Market)
• Familiarity with online learning platforms and digital education trends is advantageous.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and CRM systems (e.g., LSQ, Salesforce, Zoho, etc.).
• Strong negotiation and persuasion skills with a results-driven mindset.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, target-oriented environment.

Desired Core Competency

• 1) Communication Articulates program value clearly and persuasively across diverse audiences.
• 2) Relationship Building Builds trust and rapport with prospective learners to guide decision-making.
• 3) Program Knowledge Deep understanding of course offerings, career pathways, and learner outcomes.
• 4) Sales Effectiveness Converts leads through consultative selling, objection handling, and follow-through. 5) Customer Centricity Prioritizes student needs, offering tailored guidance and empathetic support.
• 6) Time Management Manages multiple leads and tasks efficiently, ensuring timely follow-ups.
• 7) Problem Solving Navigates student concerns with practical, goal-oriented solutions.
• 8) Team Collaboration Works cross-functionally to deliver a seamless and engaging learner experience.

Benefit Programs for CDA

• 4. Employee Education Policy
• 6. Monthly & Drive R&R (Rewards & Recognition)