Admissions Counsellor at Shankar Mahadevan Academy · Bengaluru (Bangalore) · 1 - 3 years · ₹5L - ₹7L / yr · Profitable · Posted 17 Sep 2026
We are looking for a dynamic, target-driven Admissions & Sales Specialist to join our Admissions Team. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys speaking with people, understanding their learning needs, and helping them choose the right music course. If you have a flair for sales, love music, and thrive in a fast-paced environment — we want to hear from you!
Location: Onsite – Bangalore
Work Schedule: Selected candidates would need to be flexible with timings
Experience Required: 1-2 Years
Industry: Education / Music / E-learning
Engagement:
Option 1 - Full-time. As per office timings
Option 2 - weekends - as a part time employee with compensation in commissions
Skills/Qualifications:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
- Strong interpersonal skills with a proactive approach to learning
- Highly motivated and persistent in converting leads into enrollments
- Adept at understanding and addressing client needs with a customer-centric approach
- Proficient in Word, Excel, and similar spreadsheet tools; quick to adapt to new software
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in any field (Education, Marketing, or Communications preferred).
- Prior experience in admissions, sales, counselling, or customer service.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
- Passion for music and education is a plus.
- Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Google Workspace and CRM software.
Responsibilities:
- Handle inbound and outbound calls, addressing inquiries from prospective students interested in Shankar Mahadevan Academy’s online courses.
- Conduct 80-100 calls per day, engaging potential students with professionalism and enthusiasm.
- Effectively communicate course offerings, guiding students toward the best program based on their interests and goals.
- Follow up promptly via phone, chat, and email to nurture leads and ensure a seamless enrollment experience.
- Maintain accurate records of admissions and provide regular updates to the Admissions Manager.
- Consistently meet and strive to exceed monthly enrollment targets.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a globally recognized music academy.
- Work in a creative and inspiring environment.
- Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
- Competitive salary and performance-based incentives - you convert more, you make more
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Founded by Indian singer-composer Shankar Mahadevan, this 11-year old music academy has pioneered online music education for Indian music. Shankar Mahadevan Academy has brought music to over 10,000 students in over 88 countries with more than 3,00,000 virtual classes. With its mission “Joy of Music”, the Academy has also brought music to the underprivileged and the underserved with its various non-profit initiatives.
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