Education Counsellor at Opus · Kolkata · 0 - 6 years · ₹2.5L - ₹4L / yr (ESOP available) · Bootstrapped · Posted 1 May 2022

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About POSSPOLE Catalyst
POSSPOLE Catalyst is a talent and education initiative focused on helping students and young professionals build industry-relevant skills and career opportunities through structured learning, mentorship, and industry exposure.
Role Overview
We are looking for a Telesales Executive who will be responsible for connecting with prospective students, parents, and other leads, understanding their requirements, explaining relevant Catalyst programs, conducting regular follow-ups, and converting qualified prospects into enrollments.
The ideal candidate should be confident on calls, persuasive, target-oriented, and comfortable handling high-volume conversations and follow-ups.
Key Responsibilities
- Make outbound calls to prospective students, parents, and leads generated through various channels.
- Understand the prospect's educational background, career goals, and requirements.
- Explain POSSPOLE Catalyst programs, benefits, structure, and career opportunities clearly.
- Handle questions and objections and provide appropriate information to prospects.
- Conduct consistent follow-ups through calls, WhatsApp, and other official communication channels.
- Maintain accurate records of leads, conversations, follow-ups, and conversions in the CRM/tracker.
- Qualify leads based on their interest, eligibility, and requirements.
- Work towards achieving daily, weekly, and monthly sales/conversion targets.
- Coordinate with the Business Development and Operations teams for successful enrollment and onboarding.
- Maintain professional relationships with prospects throughout the sales cycle.
- Provide regular updates to the reporting manager on lead status, conversions, and challenges.
- Continuously improve calling, counselling, objection-handling, and conversion techniques.
Requirements
- 0–2 years of experience in telesales, inside sales, telecalling, counselling, or business development.
- Freshers with strong communication and sales aptitude are welcome.
- Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Good persuasion, negotiation, and objection-handling abilities.
- Comfortable making a high volume of outbound calls.
- Target-oriented and motivated by achieving results.
- Basic proficiency in MS Excel/Google Sheets and CRM tools.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with a team.
- Candidates who can join immediately or at short notice will be preferred.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Number of calls and meaningful conversations
- Lead qualification rate
- Follow-up completion
- Conversion/enrollment rate
- Monthly revenue generated
- Target achievement
- CRM/data accuracy
- Lead response and follow-up time
What We Offer
- Opportunity to work in a fast-growing innovation and education ecosystem.
- Exposure to sales, business development, education, and talent development.
- Performance-driven growth opportunities.
- Hands-on experience working with students, parents, institutions, and industry stakeholders.
Reporting To: Business Development / Sales Manager
Interested candidates can apply with their updated resume.
Sales Counsellor – The Language SKOOL
Experience: 2–8 years into Sales Counselling (Edtech Industry)
Location: Remote
Salary- 20K- 45K
No .of Positions- 50
About The Language SKOOL
The Language SKOOL is one of India's leading online foreign language learning platforms, with over a decade of excellence in transforming careers through language education. We offer professional training in German, Japanese, French, Korean, Spanish, and Chinese, helping learners unlock global opportunities.
At TLS, we believe language skills are the gateway to international careers, higher education, and personal growth. Our mission is to make world-class language learning accessible, engaging, and career-oriented.
Role Overview
We are hiring Sales Counsellors to drive student enrolments by counselling prospects, converting leads, and achieving monthly sales targets.
Key Responsibilities
* Counsel students and recommend suitable programs
* Handle inbound/outbound leads & generate own leads
* Convert enquiries into enrolments
* Achieve monthly revenue targets
* Maintain CRM records and follow-ups
Performance & Targets
* Variable pay during probation (first 3 months) linked to performance
* Minimum 50% target required for variable payout
* Incentives unlocked at 90%+ target achievement
Compensation
* Probation: Fixed + Variable
* Post three months: 100% Fixed + High incentives
* Monthly incentives + performance bonuses (up to ₹2L/month cap)
Requirements
* 2–8 years in Sales / Counselling / EdTech
* Strong communication & closing skills
* Target-driven mindset
Why Join Us
* High earning potential
* Fast career growth
* Structured performance-based rewards
Job Description:
We are seeking dynamic and motivated individuals to join our team as Management Trainees in Inside Sales. This is a campus hiring opportunity for fresh graduates or individuals with up to 1 year of experience. The ideal candidates should be fluent in English and will be based in Hyderabad.
Responsibilities:
Inside Sales:
Engage in outbound calling and email campaigns to generate leads and promote products/services.
Work towards achieving sales targets and key performance indicators.
Market Research:
Conduct market research to identify potential customers and industry trends.
Gather information on competitor activities and market dynamics.
Customer Relationship Management:
Build and maintain positive relationships with customers.
Address customer inquiries and provide information about products/services.
Language Proficiency:
communicate effectively with customers in different regions.
Training and Development:
Participate in training programs to enhance product knowledge and sales skills.
Stay updated on industry best practices and sales techniques.
Collaboration:
Work collaboratively with the sales team and other departments to achieve overall business objectives.
Coordinate with team members to share insights and strategies.
Sales Reporting:
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of customer interactions and sales activities.
Provide regular reports on sales performance to the management.
Adaptability:
Adapt quickly to changes in product offerings, sales strategies, and market conditions.
Embrace continuous learning and improvement.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in business, Marketing, or a related field.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Positive and proactive attitude with a willingness to learn.
Ability to work in a fast-paced and target-driven environment.
Basic understanding of sales principles and customer service.
Role Overview:
We’re hiring a Senior Business Development Associate who excels at communication, relationship-building, and converting leads into long-term learners. Ideal for candidates who can clearly present value, understand student needs, and drive growth.
Key Responsibilities:
- Engage with prospective students/clients via calls, chats, and meetings
- Clearly explain courses, outcomes, and value propositions
- Convert leads into enrollments through effective communication
- Build and maintain strong customer relationships
- Collaborate with marketing and product teams for growth initiatives
Requirements:
- 1–5 years in sales/business development (EdTech preferred)
- Excellent verbal & written communication (must-have)
- Strong persuasion and negotiation skills
- Target-driven with a customer-first approach
Core Strength:
Ability to communicate confidently, build trust, and drive conversions.
We are looking for a Sales Intern - immediate Joiner.Internship Duration 6 Months - you will be paid incentives & commissions. Stipend to be paid quaterly INR 6000/- subject to performance.
Details
- Handle customer's inbound and outbound calls. Solving queries, telling them about products/offers/services
- Follow communication “scripts” when handling different topics
- Identify customers’ needs, clarify information, research every issue and provide solutions and/or alternatives
- Seize opportunities to upsell products when they arise
- Build sustainable relationships and engage customers by taking the extra mile
- Keep records of all conversations in our database in a comprehensible way
- Frequently attend educational seminars to improve knowledge and performance level
- Meet personal/team qualitative and quantitative targets
Minimum Requirement:
- Good Communication Skills
- Good Problem-solving skills over the call
- High energy level
Apply here - https://forms.gle/8skDXQdt3Wt65shS9
About Us
We are the largest and most active online platform for international education!
Yocket was established in 2015 with a mission to connect people to the world's best
learning opportunities. Today, Yocket is the largest community-driven online platform
for international education.
We specialize in premium counselling services for students with ambitions of
pursuing higher education abroad by connecting them to the best universities in the
world. We offer a comprehensive range of services, including expert counselling, test
preparation, visa assistance, and even loans to facilitate your educational journey.
Till date, we have helped more than 10,00,000 students across countries pursue
their higher education. Our students have secured admissions in all of the world's
top 100 global universities, including prestigious institutions such as Harvard
University, MIT, Stanford, University of Oxford, and Columbia University.
We've assisted over 5,700 students in obtaining loans securing more than INR 1,500
Crores, spanning across 15 countries, and have partnered with 12+ lenders like
HDFC, Avanse, Incred, Leap Finance, Union Bank, Axis, and Yes Bank.
At Yocket, we strive to help our employees find passion and purpose. Join us in
changing the way students make their decisions about education. If you wish to
create an impact and help students get the best education by taking our vision
ahead, we would love to have you on our team!
Job Description
Direct revenue generation through B2C sales.
Responsible for meeting and exceeding sales targets.
Building rapport with students and their parents to drive conversions.
Understanding student profiles to offer tailored solutions.
Open to making calls and following up from different lead sources.
Participating in virtual/physical events, seminars, and webinars.
Requirements
Fresher to maximum 5 years of experience in sales.
Proven ability to meet or exceed targets.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
Prior experience in target-based sales or revenue-focused roles is a plus.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Highly organized and detail-oriented.
Strong interpersonal and persuasion skills.
Experience in EdTech sales will be a strong advantage.
Familiarity with CRM tools is preferred.
Benefits
Medical Insurance for you and your family.
No-boss culture – We value ideas over hierarchy.
Access to a psychological counselor – Mental health support provided
Title:- Business Development Associate (BDA) & Sr. BDA
Department:- Sales
Work Locations:- Gurugram, Bangalore
Role type:- Full-Time
About the Role
We are looking for energetic, target-driven, and customer-focused professionals to join our EdTech client as Business Development Associates (BDA) / Senior Business Development Associates (Sr. BDA). The role involves counselling prospective students, managing leads, and converting enquiries into enrolments.
Eligibility
· Qualification:- Graduate in any discipline
· BDA:- 0-2 years of experience; freshers with good communication skills can apply.
· Sr. BDA:- 2-6 years of relevant experience, preferably in EdTech/ Inside Sales.
Key Responsibilities
· Handle and convert leads through calls, WhatsApp, and other channels.
· Counsel students/parents and recommend suitable courses.
· Achieve monthly sales and enrolment targets.
· Manage follow-ups and maintain the sales pipeline/CRM.
· Handle customer queries and objections effectively.
· For Sr. BDA: mentor junior team members and support team targets.
Required Skills
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
· Strong persuasion, negotiation, and objection-handling abilities.
· Target-oriented and self-motivated approach.
· Basic knowledge of CRM/MS Office.
Salary
· BDA: 6 LPA - 7 LPA
· Sr. BDA: 7 LPA – 8.4 LPA
Other Benefits
· Performance- based incentives.
· Training & learning opportunities.
· Performance based career growth.
· Employee engagement activities and rewards.
Apply Now to build your career in the fast- growing EdTech industry.
Experience: Minimum 1 year
● CTC: 10–14 LPA
● Must have B2B SaaS outbound sales, US/North America market exposure, cold outreach,
lead qualification, strong communication, LinkedIn Sales Navigator/Apollo/CRM tools.
● Reject if inbound-only, APAC/Middle East-only, call center background, weak communication,
or no prospecting experience.
● Good signs: BANT/MEDDIC, multi-channel outreach, HubSpot/Salesforce, email sequencing
tools.
Experience: Minimum 1 year
● CTC: 10–14 LPA
● Must have B2B SaaS outbound sales, US/North America market exposure, cold outreach,
lead qualification, strong communication, LinkedIn Sales Navigator/Apollo/CRM tools.
● Reject if inbound-only, APAC/Middle East-only, call center background, weak communication,
or no prospecting experience.
● Good signs: BANT/MEDDIC, multi-channel outreach, HubSpot/Salesforce, email sequencing
tools.
Sales Executive / Academic Counsellor – Job Description.
Location: HSR, Bangalore
Work Mode: Work From Office
Employment Type: Full-time
Function: B2C Inside Sales
Working Days: 6 days per week
Weekly Off: Rotational
Working Hours: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Experience: 6 months- 2 years
Industry: EdTech only
Budget- upto 6 lpa
(Must have experience selling IIT courses to working professionals)
About Techademy
Techademy is a learning and skilling platform focused on helping professionals and
learners build relevant technology and business skills through industry-aligned training
programs.
As AI continues to transform how professionals work, Techademy delivers programs
designed to help learners understand and apply emerging technologies including
Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Agentic AI and other technology domains.
We are building a high-performance B2C sales team to help professionals, graduates
and learners identify the right upskilling opportunities and enroll in programs aligned
with their career goals.
About the Role
We are looking for a Sales Executive / Academic Counsellor who is highly driven by
targets, enjoys speaking with prospects, and has a strong ability to convert qualified
leads into paid enrollments.
This is not a customer-support role.
This is a performance-driven inside-sales role where you will handle prospective
learners, understand their career and learning requirements, recommend relevant
programs, overcome objections, follow up systematically and close enrollments.
You will be expected to operate in a high-volume sales environment and take complete
ownership of your sales funnel and revenue targets.
If you enjoy sales, competition, incentives and the satisfaction of closing deals, this role
is designed for you.
Roles
• Maintain high daily calling and activity levels.
• Work effectively in a high-volume calling environment, with an expectation of
approximately 200+ calls per day, depending on the lead flow and calling
process.
• Maintain productivity and quality throughout the working day.
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve conversion rates, average sales
value and revenue performance.
Must Have
• Minimum 6months of relevant sales experience.
• Proven experience working against individual sales targets.
• Strong inside-sales experience.
• Demonstrated ability to convert leads and close sales.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong objection-handling and negotiation skills.
• Excellent follow-up discipline.
• Comfortable working with high call volumes.
• Comfortable working in a target-driven and performance-oriented environment.
• Ability to handle rejection and maintain persistence.
• Strong ownership of individual revenue and enrollment targets.
• Willingness to work 6 days per week.
• Comfortable with performance-based incentives and variable compensation.
Strongly Preferred
Candidates with experience in any of the following will be given preference:
• EdTech sales.
• Academic counselling.
• University program sales.






