Academic Consellor at Jigsaw Acadamy · Bengaluru (Bangalore) · 1 - 5 years · ₹3.5L - ₹7L / yr · Posted 21 Feb 2023

Job description
Key Responsibilities
- Counsel potential students to help them understand our various courses and make better learning choices.
- Conduct detailed profiling of the learner to understand the student career aspirations and learning ability and pitch the right program
- Managing the complete sales closing life cycle for leads assigned. This will include understanding the lead profile, identifying the need, pitching the right course, sales closing, and post sales relationship management.
- Execute prompt inquiries, follow-ups with leads through phone and emails.
- Build sales pipeline/opportunities to achieve the assigned targets
- Fee tracking and follow up.
- Adhere to sales process, productivity, and quality parameters.
- Increase individual conversions • Generate leads through referrals & improve conversion
- Generate leads through referrals & improve conversions on those leads
Skill Requirements
- 1-5 years of total experience and 1-3 years of core sales/ student counseling experience.
- Should have completed graduation/post-graduation
- Should have experience working on CRM
- Should have good knowledge of MS Office and Outlook. He/she should be adept in excel • Should be a quick learner and should be able to multitask.
- Should be willing to work on our regular shift (10 am – 7 pm)
- Should be willing to work on weekends on a rotation basis
- Preferences will be given to candidates from technology/Edu-tech sales background
- Excellent English communication skills (both oral and written) and be able to persuade interested prospects.
Ability to understand aspirations of learners and offer expert career advice, drive to exceed assigned targets.

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• Understand customer needs / requirements and pitch a suitable program
• Close sales and achieve quarterly quotas
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• Support students one on one in their selection of course, application process and meeting application deadlines.
• Should be able to assist students in obtaining the necessary documentation needed for the application process.
• Provide students, parents, and guardians with information regarding admissions requirements and processes, enrolment process or other procedures.
• Coordinate systematic and efficient handling of applications and communications with parents of student applicants.
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• Ability to empathize with students and parents, thus able to build relationships through conversations
• Strong inclination to work in a target driven sales environment.
• Proven expertise in converting leads into a sale
• Experience working with CRM
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Key Responsibilities
Provide personalized counselling to students for overseas education
opportunities
Assess student profiles and recommend suitable universities and courses
Guide students through the entire admission process (applications, SOPs,
LORs, etc.)
Assist with visa documentation and interview preparation
Maintain accurate records of student interactions and application progress
Build and maintain strong relationships with university partners
Stay updated on admission requirements, visa policies, and market trends
Achieve monthly/quarterly enrolment targets
Participate in seminars, webinars, and promotional activities
Required Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred)
Prior experience in study abroad consultancy
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong counselling and convincing abilities
Knowledge of international education systems
Ability to work in a target-driven environment
Proficiency in MS Office and CRM tools





