Inside Sales Associate

ICL Immigration is a pioneering educational consultancy dedicated to unlocking study-abroad opportunities for students worldwide. With a focus on students from India aspiring to pursue their education in New Zealand, we provide tailored advice and support throughout their application and enrollment journey.

Our deep understanding of the educational landscapes in both India and New Zealand, as well as our expertise in navigating the visa process, enables us to connect students with programs that align with both their academic ambitions and personal growth objectives.

The Role

We seek an enthusiastic and proactive Sales Representative to manage and convert leads of prospective Indian students interested in studying in New Zealand. You will serve as the primary liaison, guiding students through the initial stages of considering studying abroad and assisting them in navigating the path to realizing their educational goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and nurture relationships with prospective students via email, phone calls, and video chats, offering detailed information about New Zealand's study options, application procedures, visa requirements, and lifestyle.
• Assist students in identifying educational opportunities that align with their career aspirations, providing clear, logical, and persuasive advice.
• Diligently follow up on leads, utilizing our CRM to track interactions and progress with prospective students.
• Work closely with our marketing team to enhance lead generation strategies using a data-driven approach.
• Engage in promotional activities such as educational fairs, webinars, and seminars to advocate for our services and New Zealand as a prime study destination.
• Achieve and exceed sales targets on a monthly and quarterly basis.

Requirements

• Demonstrable sales experience, preferably within the education sector or similar fields.
• Exceptional communication skills, characterized by the ability to convey information clearly, logically, and persuasively without relying on complex vocabulary or specific accents.
• Proficiency in using smart sales automation tools and a data-driven methodology to increase customer satisfaction and conversion rates.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Indian educational system and the unique needs of students looking to study abroad.
• Familiarity with New Zealand’s educational system and visa regulations is preferred.
• Fluent in English and at least one major Indian language (e.g., Hindi, Punjabi).
• Capable of working autonomously in a remote environment.

What We Offer

• A competitive salary complemented by performance incentives.
• The flexibility of remote work.
• Career development opportunities within a growing company.
• A chance to be part of a passionate team dedicated to significantly impacting students' futures.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume along with a cover letter detailing their suitability for the role, including examples of past successes in sales, particularly those involving smart automation and a data-driven sales approach. Please highlight your ability to communicate effectively and persuade prospective students in your interactions.

The Telesales Person is responsible for generating sales through outbound telephone calls. They will contact potential customers, introduce products or services, and persuade them to make purchases or take desired actions. The role requires excellent communication skills, a persuasive demeanor, and a goal-oriented mindset to achieve sales targets.

Skill requirement: 4+yrs exp in outbound sales and lead generation in a similar industry.  Excellent communication skills are a must. IT background preferred.

JD

1. Generate quality Leads from Online Sources starting by Searching the database ( Linkedin, Twitter, Facebook etc) or target audience (B2B) from the internet or other sources till generating suspects and prospects for the Sales Closure team
2. Locate the right person in the organization and Make the first pitch
3. Send solutions and Services marketing collateral/ material over email
4. Follow up, pitch, and convince the customer to try us/take a demo or free trial of services wherever we offer. 
5. Schedule an online meeting or discussion or chat with interested suspects through skype/phone for the sales closure team 
6. Use our sales CRM tool, and update it at every step of the process.
7. Maintain and build up a regular ongoing relationship with your suspects through skype, LinkedIn and other online social network sites sources
8. Validate Leads by following our Sales qualification process
9. Responsible for Data Mining and Market Research through the internet, Building databases, Proficient in secondary research.

• Researching possible business opportunities, prospecting new clients through various sources and building a pipeline of prospects
• Reaching out to potential clients via cold calls and cold email
• Understanding the business requirements of the clients and accordingly pitching the company’s products/services
• Educating the new clients and also updating the existing clients about any product/service improvements/updates
• Answering any concerns or queries raised by the clients in a timely manner
• Following up with the clients to ensure that their show of interest is retained and converted to business for the company
• Negotiating and closing the sales deal by handling all the relevant operational activities as well during the process
• Collecting feedback and suggestions from the clients in regular intervals and reporting the same to the management
• Ensuring compliance of relevant rules, laws & regulations
• Updating and maintaining a database of prospects, sales figures etc. and reporting the same to the management in regular intervals
• Working in coordination with internal stakeholders such as various teams and external stakeholders such as clients

Desired Candidate Profile

• Graduation is a must
• Relevant work experience of minimum 2+ years in inside sales
• Previous experience of handling a CRM, using an email outreach tool and prospecting is required
• Willingness to work remotely
• Excellent communication skills- Advanced level proficiency in English is required
• Excellent negotiation and presentation skills

Job Description:

A sales development representative (SDR) is responsible for outbound sales prospecting for the Enterprise segment. Rather than trying to close deals, his/her work revolves around generating and qualifying new leads and moving them through the sales pipeline, until they’re ready to talk to the account executives/sales closers. He/she has to validate and screen potential customers given by LDRs (Lead Development Representatives) who can benefit from our products. As the first line of communication with prospects, ideal SDRs should have a strong understanding of the sales process, excel at researching leads, understand key pain points, start new relationships, and set our sales closers up for success. You should be a quick learner with strong communication skills and have the ability to showcase our offerings compellingly. Every potential customer is an opportunity for you to boost top-line revenue growth, customer acquisition levels, and profitability.

Role & Responsibilities

• Generate Sales Qualified Opportunities from various lead generating channels through LDRs, LinkedIn, Company Reports and profiles etc.,
• Design email campaigns (persona wise) to generate interest in the leads.
• Do discovery meetings to understand the pain points of the prospects.
• Do email/calls to the target audience to generate interest and fix demo appointments.
• Represent our company’s products and services, starting with a comprehensive understanding and leading to consumer research to identify how our solutions meet needs.
• Build relationships by nurturing warm prospects and finding new potential sales outlets.
• Manage and maintain a pipeline of interested prospects and engage sales executives for the next steps.
• Identify best practices to refine the company’s lead generation.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree from an accredited University with relevant 0-2 years of sales experience.
• Must have strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills across a variety of channels (email, social media, phone, etc.)
• Should showcase a target-oriented approach toward his/her work.
• Possess a research-oriented approach to identifying opportunities.
• Prior automotive experience is preferred but not mandatory.
• Willingness to work outside the strict job description parameters, thinking creatively about how to provide the highest level of internal and external customer service.
• Strong desire and ability to come up with innovative ideas.
• Ability to see problems as opportunities.
• Prior experience in using CRM is preferred but not mandatory.

Employment Type

Full-time

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