Career Counsellor Education Industry (Sales)

Job Title: Career Counsellor

Location: South Kolkata

Salary: ₹25,000 – ₹30,000 per month

Experience Required: 4–5 Years

Industry: Education / Professional Certification Training

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and student-focused Senior Career Counsellor to guide prospective students in selecting suitable professional qualification programs and career pathways. The candidate should possess strong counselling skills, excellent communication abilities, and a proven track record in student conversion and relationship management.

The role involves counselling both domestic and international students, understanding their career aspirations, and helping them choose the most appropriate educational programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Counsel prospective students regarding academic and professional certification programs.
• Understand students educational backgrounds, career goals, and financial considerations to provide appropriate guidance.
• Conduct counselling sessions via phone, video calls, emails, WhatsApp, and in-person meetings.
• Handle enquiries generated through digital marketing campaigns, websites, referrals, and other sources.
• Follow up with prospects and nurture leads to maximize admissions.
• Guide students through the admission and enrollment process.
• Counsel international students and address their specific educational and career concerns.
• Maintain accurate records of student interactions and counselling outcomes in CRM systems.
• Achieve monthly admission and conversion targets.
• Collaborate with the marketing and academic teams to improve student engagement and conversion rates.
• Participate in educational fairs, seminars, webinars, and promotional activities as required.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Graduate in Commerce, Business, Management, Education, or a related field.
• 4–5 years of experience in student counselling, admissions, or educational sales.
• Experience in counselling students for higher education, professional certification courses, or career-oriented programs.
• Excellent spoken and written English communication skills (mandatory).
• Strong interpersonal, presentation, and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to counsel students from diverse backgrounds, including international students.
• Comfortable working with admission targets and follow-up processes.
• Proficiency in MS Office, CRM tools, and online communication platforms.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Prior experience in counselling.
• Strong understanding of global education and career opportunities.
• Self-motivated, result-oriented, and customer-focused.
• Preference will be given to candidates residing in or near South Kolkata.

Employment Type

Full-Time