Academic Counsellor

Job Purpose The Sales Consultant will be responsible for handling prospective students/clients and driving enrolments for Graduate, Postgraduate, Degree, Executive Education and Doctorate programmes across international markets. The role will involve lead follow-up, student counselling, telecalling, customer engagement, handling queries, and converting enquiries into enrolments while achieving assigned sales targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage inbound and outbound leads through calls, enquiries, referrals and events.

• Counsel prospective students and recommend suitable programmes.

• Nurture leads through regular follow-ups and convert enquiries into enrolments.

• Achieve weekly/monthly sales and enrolment targets.

• Handle objections, negotiate and close admissions.

• Maintain accurate CRM/database records and sales pipeline.

• Build strong relationships with prospective students.

• Participate in open days, webinars and student engagement activities.

andidate Profile

• 2–5 years of experience in education sales, admissions, student counselling or inside sales.

• International education sales experience is preferred.

• Strong telecalling, counselling, negotiation and closing skills.

• Excellent English communication skills suitable for international students.

• Target-oriented, proactive and customer-focused. • Good computer/CRM skills.

• Willing to work flexible hours when required.

AI Experience – Preferred Prior experience with AI/GenAI programmes or technology solutions is an added advantage, but not mandatory. This is an education sales role, not an AI consulting role.

Key Selection Criteria

Education Sales + International Markets + Telecalling/Inside Sales + Strong English + Counselling & Closing. AI/GenAI experience = Added Advantage