Career Development Officer - Chennai

Lakshyaedu; Chennai District; On-site; INR 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakshyaedu in Chennai is seeking an Academic Relationship Manager to build and nurture ties with schools, colleges, and academic leaders. You will also counsel students and deliver motivational presentations to large audiences, expanding Lakshya’s education footprint.

The role blends B2B relationship-building, public speaking, and student engagement, requiring extensive travel to partner institutions and collaboration with admissions teams to drive growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline; MBA/PG preferred but not mandatory.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and public speaking skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively for institutional visits.

Responsibilities

• Build and nurture relationships with principals, HODs, and academic leaders to establish B2B tie-ups.
• Conduct student counselling sessions and motivational presentations to large audiences.
• Collect and generate leads from schools and colleges to support admission teams.
• Represent Lakshya in schools and colleges, showcasing our vision and academic excellence.
• Organize awareness programs, workshops, and presentations to drive student engagement.
• Travel to partner institutions to strengthen brand visibility and influence.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support admissions and business growth objectives.

Skills

Communication skills

Public speaking

Relationship management

Student counselling

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA/PG preferred

Job description

This is not the usual B2C calling role you see every day. At Lakshya, the role is dynamic, impactful, and central to the organization’s growth. As an Academic Relationship Manager, you’ll represent Lakshya at the forefront of education—building strong partnerships with schools, colleges, and academic leaders while also inspiring and counselling students. This role is a mix of B2B relationship-building, public speaking, and student engagement, making it both exciting and meaningful.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and nurture relationships with principals, HODs, and academic leaders to establish and strengthen B2B tie‑ups
• Conduct student counselling sessions and deliver motivational presentations to large audiences
• Collect and generate leads from schools and colleges to support admission teams across branches
• Act as the face of Lakshya in schools and colleges, representing our vision and academic excellence
• Organize and execute awareness programs, workshops, and presentations to drive student engagement
• Travel to partner institutions, ensuring strong brand visibility and influence in the education ecosystem
• Collaborate with internal teams to support admissions and business growth objectives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline (MBA/PG preferred but not mandatory)
• Excellent communication, presentation, and public speaking skills
• Passion for student counselling and academic outreach
• Willingness to travel extensively for institutional visits
• Ability to build rapport with students and academic leaders
• Strong interpersonal, persuasion, and relationship‑management skills