upGrad

Hiring: Academic Counsellor & Senior Admission Counsellor

Company: upGrad

Industry: EdTech

Open Positions

1. Academic Counsellor – Lucknow

• Experience: 2+ years mandatory in EdTech Sales
• CTC: Up to ₹7.5 LPA Fixed + ₹4 LPA Incentives

2. Senior Admission Counsellor – Noida

• CTC: Up to ₹11 LPA Fixed + ₹4 LPA Incentives

3. Team Lead - Kolkata Location (Must know Bengali)

•     CTC: Up to ₹11 LPA Fixed + ₹4 LPA Incentives

Key Skills & Requirements

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• 2+ years of relevant EdTech Sales experience mandatory for Academic Counsellor
• Strong sales, counseling, lead-conversion, and follow-up skills
• Ability to achieve and consistently meet sales/admission targets
• Strong objection handling and negotiation skills
• Good relationship-building and student counseling abilities
• Career stability with consistent tenure in previous organizations
• Comfortable working in a target-driven environment

Key Responsibilities

• Counsel prospective students and understand their educational and career requirements.
• Explain relevant courses/programs and guide students through the admission process.
• Manage leads through calls, follow-ups, and consultations.
• Convert qualified leads into admissions and achieve assigned targets.
• Handle student queries, objections, and concerns effectively.
• Maintain regular follow-ups and manage the complete counseling-to-admission cycle.
• Update and maintain accurate lead/customer information in the CRM.
• Build strong relationships with prospective students and ensure a smooth admission experience.

Preferred Profile: Candidates with strong EdTech sales experience, excellent communication skills, proven conversion ability, and stable career history.

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🚨 We’re Hiring | Academic Counsellor – upGrad

📍 Location: Lucknow

👥 Open Positions: 2

💰 CTC: ₹7.5 LPA Fixed + ₹4 LPA Incentives

What We’re Looking For:

• 2+ years of EdTech Sales experience – Mandatory

• Excellent communication & counselling skills

• Strong sales & conversion mindset

• Stable career track record

• Comfortable working with targets

Key Responsibilities:

• Counsel learners on relevant upGrad programs

• Manage leads and drive conversions

• Achieve monthly sales targets

• Follow up and build learner relationships

🎯 Ideal Candidate: Experienced EdTech sales professionals with strong communication and a proven conversion track record.

UpGrad is hiring Study About Counsellor who student-focused professionals to join Study Abroad Counselling team. In this role, you will guide students toward achieving their global education goals through personalized counselling and complete end-to-end support.

Apply Now: https://forms.gle/6CKzvsQR8nNEbKzH8

Responsibilities

- Counsel students on international education opportunities based on their academic profile and career aspirations.

- Assist students in selecting suitable universities, programs, and global study destinations.

- Support students in preparing essential application documents such as SOPs, LORs, and resumes.

- Provide guidance regarding tuition fees, living expenses, scholarships, and visa-related processes.

- Maintain accurate documentation and manage leads effectively using CRM tools.

- Achieve monthly counselling and enrollment targets with strong conversion rates.

- Stay updated with global education trends, admission procedures, and university requirements.

Requirements:

- Experience: 1-2 years of relevant experience in EdTech or Study Abroad counselling (mandatory).

- Strong understanding of study destinations like the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, and Europe.

- Excellent communication, interpersonal ability, and strong persuasion skills.

- Proficiency in MS Office and CRM systems.

- Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.

- Must be Target-driven, analytical, proactive, and solution-oriented.

Apply Now: https://forms.gle/6CKzvsQR8nNEbKzH8

Company: UpGrad

Position

Academic Counselor

Location

Gurgaon

Salary

Gurgaon INR 3.15 LPA to 6 LPA (Based on skills,interview, experience)

Working days :

 6 days

 4 days inside sales (work from office)

2 days field sales (expenses would be reimbursed by the company)

Working hours : 10am to 7pm

Experience Required

Minimum 1 Year in ED TECH Sales

About the Role

We are looking for passionate and highly driven Academic Counselors to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in guiding students in their upskilling journey by recommending suitable courses in Data Science and other emerging Tech.

domains. If you have a flair for sales, excellent communication skills, and a passion for education, we'd love to meet you.

Key Responsibilities

- Counsel prospective learners via phone, email, or in-person to help them understand the value and benefits of our tech programs.

- Drive sales conversion by identifying student needs and recommending suitable programs.

- Manage the complete sales cycle: lead qualification, counseling, follow-ups, and closure.

- Maintain accurate records of leads, interactions, and outcomes using CRM tools.

- Meet or exceed monthly targets and KPIs.

- Provide detailed course information, industry insights, and address queries effectively.

Required Skills & Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in any field.

- Minimum 1 year of experience in a Ed-Tech Sales 

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and negotiate.

- Self-motivated and target-driven with a problem-solving attitude.

- Tech-savvy and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

- Prior experience in selling Data Science, Tech, or Professional Certification Courses is a plus.

- Knowledge of CRM software (e.g., Salesforce, Zoho) preferred.

What We Offer

- Opportunity to work with a high-growth and mission-driven team.

- Continuous learning and growth opportunities in the ed-tech space.

- A vibrant and collaborative work culture.

Call to Action

Apply now if you're ready to transform careers and make a lasting impact in the tech education ecosystem!

We are looking for passionate and highly driven Academic Counselors to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in guiding students in their upskilling journey by recommending suitable courses in Data Science and other emerging Tech domains. If you have a flair for sales, excellent communication skills, and a passion for education, we'd love to meet you.

MINIMUM 1 year of ED TECH SALES experience required.

Responsibilities:

• Counsel prospective learners via phone, email, or in-person to help them understand the value and benefits of our tech programs.
• Drive sales conversion by identifying student needs and recommending suitable programs.
• Manage the complete sales cycle: lead qualification, counseling, follow-ups, and closure.
• Maintain accurate records of leads, interactions, and outcomes using CRM tools.
• Meet or exceed monthly targets and KPIs.
• Provide detailed course information, industry insights, and address queries effectively.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in any field.
• MINIMUM 1 year of ED TECH SALES experience required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and negotiate.
• Self-motivated and target-driven with a problem-solving attitude.
• Tech-savvy and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in selling Data Science, Tech, or Professional Certification Courses is a plus.
• Knowledge of CRM software (e. g., Salesforce, Zoho) preferred.

Java Developers

Exp: 3-5 years

Joining: 15-30 days

Skillset: Java, Microservices, Spring, Springboot, Hibernate

The ideal candidate for this role is that you are a proven sales performer adept in direct-to consumer consultative sales. You are comfortable working with high ticket size products that require focussed nurturing over a period and yet can build urgency for the end consumer to decide fast. You have worked in a highly competitive sales environment and have been at the top 10 percentile of your team.

What will you be doing?

●Being a mentor and guide, who potential learners can look up to for career advice.

● Counselling potential learners, helping them plan their career path and understanding how upGrad can catalyse their career.

●Carrying weekly enrolment/revenue and collection targets.

●Establishing the uniqueness and effectiveness of upGrad's model of online/blended learning.

● Owning the complete sales closing life cycle for leads assigned to you. This includes making phone/video calls, product demonstration, sales closing and post-sales relationship management.

● Maintaining a detailed database of all the interactions on the CRM with the leads and providing constant feedback to the marketing team on lead quality. What are we looking for?

● Individual with outstanding English communication skills (written and verbal), interpersonal and presentation skills.

● Hardworking Individuals with high dedication and extreme determination.∙ Experience in EdTech sales would be an advantage.

●Rockstar sales performers with proven track records.

● Great listeners and trustworthy individuals who can bond with our potential learners. Individuals with the ability to approach any situation with patience and powerful empathy.

● Individuals who take a disciplined approach towards building funnels, tracking feedback, prioritising tasks and overachieving targets and deadlines.

● Sales bent of mind, to understand and effectively communicate what upGrad is offering to its prospective learners and achieve revenue targets.

●Passion for always delivering the highest levels of customer service.

●Basic proficiency in MS Office Suite is required.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Performance bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Noida, Uttar Pradesh: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Preferred)

Job Description: The ideal candidate for this role is that you are a proven sales performer adept in direct-toconsumer consultative sales. You are comfortable working with high ticket size products that require focussed nurturing over a period and yet can build urgency for the end consumer to decide fast. You have worked in a highly competitive sales environment and have been at the top 10 percentile of your team. What will you be doing?

●Being a mentor and guide, who potential learners can look up to for career advice.

● Counselling potential learners, helping them plan their career path and understanding how upGrad can catalyse their career.

●Carrying weekly enrolment/revenue and collection targets.

●Establishing the uniqueness and effectiveness of upGrad's model of online/blended learning.

● Owning the complete sales closing life cycle for leads assigned to you. This includes making phone/video calls, product demonstration, sales closing and post-sales relationship management.

● Maintaining a detailed database of all the interactions on the CRM with the leads and providing constant feedback to the marketing team on lead quality. What are we looking for?

● Individual with outstanding English communication skills (written and verbal), interpersonal and presentation skills. ● Hardworking Individuals with high dedication and extreme determination.∙ Experience in EdTech sales would be an advantage.

●Rockstar sales performers with proven track records.

● Great listeners and trustworthy individuals who can bond with our potential learners. Individuals with the ability to approach any situation with patience and powerful empathy.

● Individuals who take a disciplined approach towards building funnels, tracking feedback, prioritising tasks and overachieving targets and deadlines.

● Sales bent of mind, to understand and effectively communicate what upGrad is offering to its prospective learners and achieve revenue targets.

●Passion for always delivering the highest levels of customer service.

●Basic proficiency in MS Office Suite is required.

What are your deliverables / KPI's?

●Minimum of 100+ Dials every day with 40+ Connects.

●2 hours of talk time on an average per day & 1 Video Session

●2 enrolled students per week.

●Weekly revenue targets to be met consistently. 

●Being a mentor and guide, who potential learners can look up to for career advice. ● Counselling potential learners, helping them plan their career path and understanding how upGrad can catalyse their career. ●Carrying weekly enrolment/revenue and collection targets. ●Establishing the uniqueness and effectiveness of upGrad's model of online/blended learning. ● Owning the complete sales closing life cycle for leads assigned to you. This includes making phone/video calls, product demonstration, sales closing and post-sales relationship management. ● Maintaining a detailed database of all the interactions on the CRM with the leads and providing constant feedback to the marketing team on lead quality. What are we looking for? ● Individual with outstanding English communication skills (written and verbal), interpersonal and presentation skills. ● Hardworking Individuals with high dedication and extreme determination.∙ Experience in EdTech sales would be an advantage. ●Rockstar sales performers with proven track records. 

• The ideal candidate should be a creative problem solver at heart who thrives in a team environment.
• Your role will start with contacting potential learners to set up virtual meetings, counsel the learners and sell the course of Upgrad.