Sales Associate Intern

upGrad Study Abroad; Dadri; On-site; INR 89,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

upGrad Study Abroad in Noida is offering an internship as a Sales Associate Intern. You will engage with prospective students, understand their study-abroad goals, and help them explore suitable programs while learning essential inside sales and student counselling skills.

This full-time internship emphasizes active outreach, CRM updates, and regular follow-ups to drive engagement. It prepares you for a potential full-time role after the internship with a fast-paced EdTech environment.

Qualifications

• Freshers may apply.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and convincing skills.
• Comfortable speaking with students and parents over the phone.
• Willingness to work in a target-driven sales environment.
• High energy, positive attitude, and a learning mindset.
• Should be comfortable working 6 days a week from the office.
• Serious about building a career in Sales and willing to take up a full-time job after the internship.
• Confident, proactive and hungry to grow.

Responsibilities

• Connect with prospective students through calls and other channels.
• Understand students' career goals, background, and study-abroad aspirations.
• Explain programs and guide students through the initial counselling journey.
• Qualify leads and identify genuine student requirements.
• Maintain accurate student information and follow-ups in the CRM.
• Conduct regular follow-ups with prospective students to drive engagement.
• Coordinate with counselling and admissions teams for a smooth student journey.
• Achieve daily/weekly activity and performance targets.
• Continuously learn about study-abroad programs, universities, and the education industry.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Phone communication

Target-driven

Learning mindset

Freshers welcome

Career in sales

Job description

Internship Opportunity – Sales Associate Intern

upGrad | Study Abroad

Location: Noida

Work Mode: Work From Office (WFO)

Internship Type: Full-Time Internship

Duration: 3–6 Months

About the Role

We are looking for enthusiastic and ambitious Sales Associate Interns to join our upGrad Study Abroad team. This opportunity is ideal for candidates who are passionate about sales, enjoy interacting with people, and are looking to build a long-term career in Sales & Education Consulting.

As a Sales Associate Intern, you will interact with students and prospective learners, understand their career and study-abroad aspirations, and assist them in exploring the right programs and opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Connect with prospective students through calls and other communication channels.
• Understand students' career goals, academic background, and study-abroad aspirations.
• Explain relevant upGrad Study Abroad programs and guide students through the initial counselling journey.
• Qualify leads and identify genuine student requirements.
• Maintain accurate student information and follow-ups in the CRM.
• Conduct regular follow-ups with prospective students to drive engagement.
• Coordinate with the counselling and admissions teams to ensure a smooth student journey.
• Achieve assigned daily/weekly activity and performance targets.
• Continuously learn about study-abroad programs, universities, and the education industry.

Who Are We Looking For?

• Freshers are welcome to apply.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and convincing skills.
• Comfortable speaking with students and parents over the phone.
• Willingness to work in a target-driven sales environment.
• High energy, positive attitude, and a strong learning mindset.
• Should be comfortable working 6 days a week from the office.
• Most importantly, someone who is serious about building a career in Sales and is willing to take up a full-time job opportunity after the internship.
• Candidates who are confident, proactive, and hungry to grow will be preferred.

What You’ll Get

• Hands-on experience in Inside Sales & Student Counselling.
• Exposure to the Study Abroad & EdTech industry.
• Learning and mentorship from experienced sales professionals.
• Opportunity to develop communication, negotiation, and sales skills.
• Potential opportunity for a full-time role with upGrad based on performance and business requirements.
• A fast-paced environment with strong career-growth opportunities.

If you are someone who says:

“I want to learn, I want to sell, I want to grow, and I am looking for a long-term career opportunity.”

Then this internship could be the right starting point for you!

Learn. Perform. Grow. Build your Career with us.