Academic Counsellor

Job Title: Admission Counsellor

Location: JM road. Pune

Employment Type: Full-Time

About SpeedUp InfoTech:

SpeedUp Infotech is a premier IT training and development organization, dedicated to equipping individuals and professionals with in-demand technical skills. We offer industry- relevant training in cutting-edge technologies like React, MERN Stack, Data Science, Data Analytics, and Python, along with placement support and career guidance.

Position Overview

We are seeking a proactive and driven Admission Counsellor with a flair for sales and student engagement. This role combines career counselling with business development, focusing on converting inquiries into successful admissions through personalized guidance and solution-driven communication.

Note: We are not considering freshers for this position. Prior experience in a similar role is mandatory.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the first point of contact for walk-in and online inquiries, effectively presenting our training programs and career development offerings.

• Understand the unique needs of each prospective student and provide customized counselling to help them choose the right course.

• Proactively follow up with leads generated through digital marketing, referrals, tele-calling, events, and social media to ensure timely conversions.

• Consistently meet and exceed monthly admission targets through structured and strategic follow-up.

• Maintain a detailed database of leads, follow-ups, admissions, and feedback using CRM tools or internal systems.

• Build strong relationships with students and create a positive enrollment experience

through professionalism and trust.

• Collaborate with the marketing and technical teams to stay aligned with course updates, certifications, promotions, and placement assistance strategies.

• Contribute to the planning and execution of seminars, webinars, career talks, and campus visits for outreach and brand visibility.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelors degree in any field (BE, BTech, BCA, B.Sc. preferred);Diploma in Sales, Marketing, or Counselling is an added advantage.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills must be confident in both English and regional languages.

• Highly self-motivated, target-driven, and customer-focused mindset.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Prior experience in education counselling, ed-tech, or business development is highly desirable.

• Familiarity with IT/technical courses or trends will be a definite plus.

What We Offer:

• A collaborative and energetic work environment.

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.

• Ongoing learning and development opportunities.

• Career growth within a fast-paced, tech-focused organization.

If youre passionate about guiding students and driving business growth through meaningful conversations we want to hear from you!