Program Advisor - India Sales

Interview Kickstart; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Interview Kickstart in Bengaluru (Koramangala) is seeking a Program Advisor who turns conversations into enrollments. You’ll understand learner goals, handle objections, and guide applicants through the enrollment journey across India.

Join a fast-paced EdTech team, engage prospects via outbound calls, manage the sales cycle from lead to enrollment, and stay updated on program offerings. Strong English, consultative selling, and CRM experience are essential. Work from office, 5.5-day week.

Qualifications

• 1–5 years of experience in inside sales, telesales, academic counselling, or B2C sales.
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills.
• Good consultative selling, objection handling, and negotiation skills.
• Experience using CRM platforms such as Salesforce, HubSpot, Zoho CRM, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete sales cycle, from lead qualification to successful enrollment.
• Connect with prospective learners through outbound calls, follow-ups, and consultative conversations.
• Understand customer goals and recommend the most suitable Interview Kickstart program.
• Answer customer questions related to programs, curriculum, pricing, and outcomes.
• Build strong relationships through timely and effective follow-ups.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date lead information in the CRM.
• Stay informed about Interview Kickstart's offerings and the competitive landscape.
• Identify opportunities to upsell or cross-sell relevant programs where appropriate.

Skills

Inside sales

Telesales

Academic counselling

B2C sales

Tools

Salesforce

HubSpot

Zoho CRM

Job description

Ever turned a hesitant Im not sure” into a confident “I’m in”? If building trust, asking the right questions, and turning conversations into decisions is your strength, this role is for you!

At Interview Kickstart, every conversation has the potential to change someone’s career. We’re looking for a Program Advisor who can understand learner aspirations, navigate objections, and help prospective learners take the next step toward their career goals.

Location: Koramangala, Bengaluru | Work from Office

Working Hours: Monday–Friday, 11:00 AM–8:30 PM | Saturday, 10:30 AM–3:30 PM

Working Days: 5.5 days a week

About the Role

We're looking for a driven Program Advisor who knows how to turn conversations into conversions. You'll engage prospective learners across India, understand their needs, recommend the right learning programs, and guide them through the enrollment journey.

If you enjoy consultative selling, building relationships, and thriving in a fast-paced, target-driven environment, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Manage the complete sales cycle, from lead qualification to successful enrollment.
• Connect with prospective learners through outbound calls, follow-ups, and consultative conversations.
• Understand customer goals and recommend the most suitable Interview Kickstart program.
• Answer customer questions related to programs, curriculum, pricing, and outcomes.
• Build strong relationships through timely and effective follow-ups.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date lead information in the CRM.
• Stay informed about Interview Kickstart's offerings and the competitive landscape.
• Identify opportunities to upsell or cross-sell relevant programs where appropriate.
• Consistently achieve monthly sales and enrollment targets.

What We're Looking For

• 1–5 years of experience in inside sales, telesales, academic counselling, or B2C sales.
• Good verbal and written English communication skills.
• Strong consultative selling, objection handling, and negotiation skills.
• Comfortable making outbound calls and working in a target-driven environment.
• Experience using CRM platforms such as Salesforce, HubSpot, Zoho CRM, or similar.
• Self‑motivated, organized, and capable of managing multiple customer interactions effectively.

Why Join Interview Kickstart?

• Competitive compensation with attractive performance incentives.
• Opportunity to work with a fast-growing global EdTech company.
• Continuous learning and career growth opportunities.
• Collaborative, high-performance, and supportive team culture.