Senior Academic Counsellor at UpGrad · Noida · 3 - 7 years · ₹5L - ₹11L / yr · Posted 23 Sep 2026

Title: Senior Admission Counsellor
Location: Noida
Openings: 1
Fixed CTC: Up to ₹11 LPA
Incentives: Up to ₹4 LPA
Experience: 3+ Edtech/Sales Experience
What we are looking for
· Strong experience in Edtech sales/ Admission counselling
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills
· Strable career history with consistent performance
· Strong objection handling, negotiation and closing skills
· Ability to manage high value leads
· Self-driven, target-oriented and customer-focused approach
· Strong follow-up and relationship-management skills
Roles & Responsibilities
· Understand learner goals and recommend appropriate programs.
· Drive the complete sales cycle from counselling to admission closure.
· Handle complex objections and high-value negotiations.
· Maintain strong relationships with prospective learners.
· Consistently achieve monthly revenue and admission targets.
· Contribute to improving conversion strategies and overall team performance.
Apply now to build your career in the fast-growing edtech industry.

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Introduction
An admission counsellor will play a fundamental role in achieving customer acquisition goal and revenue growth objectives.
Responsibilities
• Source new sales opportunities through inbound lead follow-up and outbound cold calls and emails
• Responsible for student admission and achieve their targets
• Understand customer needs / requirements and pitch a suitable program
• Close sales and achieve quarterly quotas
• Counselling, Interacting with students and Parents.
• 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.
Requirement:
• 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
• Fluency in English and Hindi languages is a must-have.
• Strong listening and presentation skills.
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Key Responsibilities
• Source new sales opportunities through inbound lead follow-up and outbound cold calls and emails.
• Responsible for student admissions and achieving assigned sales targets.
• Understand customer needs and recommend suitable programs.
• Close sales and achieve quarterly revenue quotas.
• Counsel and interact with students and parents regarding program options.
• Support students one-on-one with course selection, application process, and meeting deadlines.
• Assist students in obtaining necessary documentation required for the application process.
• Provide students and parents with information regarding admission requirements, enrollment processes, and procedures.
• Coordinate efficient handling of applications and communication with parents of student applicants.
Requirements
• Ability to empathize with students and parents and build strong relationships through conversations.
• Strong inclination to work in a target-driven sales environment.
• Proven expertise in converting leads into sales.
• Experience working with CRM systems.
• Fluency in English and Hindi is mandatory.
• Strong listening, communication, and presentation skills.
UNext
Job Description – Admission Counsellor
About the Role
UNext is a next-generation online learning organization focused on the higher education
ecosystem. UNext aims to improve access, increase affordability, provide high-quality content and
pedagogy, and deliver enhanced outcomes for the student/learner community by leveraging
technology.
UNext is India’s first ed-tech company that provides end-to-end learning and assessment solutions
in the online education space. With a best-in-class content and technology stack, UNext offers
platforms for online courses, digital and online assessments, and student engagement tools.
The platform is designed to help universities, colleges, and institutions make quality education
affordable and accessible to learners anytime and anywhere. Replicating the on-campus
experience online, UNext provides an immersive learning experience through a mobile-first LMS
platform, access to world-class courses through synchronous and asynchronous learning, modern
pedagogy, online assessments, alumni networks, and expert assistance to improve learner
outcomes.
Role Overview
The Admission Counsellor will play a fundamental role in achieving customer acquisition goals and
revenue growth objectives. The candidate will be responsible for guiding prospective students
through the admission process, understanding their educational needs, and recommending suitable
programs.
Key Responsibilities
• Source new sales opportunities through inbound lead follow-up and outbound cold calls and
emails.
• Responsible for student admissions and achieving assigned sales targets.
• Understand customer needs and recommend suitable programs.
• Close sales and achieve quarterly revenue quotas.
• Counsel and interact with students and parents regarding program options.
• Support students one-on-one with course selection, application process, and meeting deadlines.
• Assist students in obtaining necessary documentation required for the application process.
• Provide students and parents with information regarding admission requirements, enrollment
processes, and procedures.
• Coordinate efficient handling of applications and communication with parents of student applicants.
Requirements
• Ability to empathize with students and parents and build strong relationships through
conversations.
• Strong inclination to work in a target-driven sales environment.
• Proven expertise in converting leads into sales.
• Experience working with CRM systems.
• Fluency in English and Hindi is mandatory.
• Strong listening, communication, and presentation skills.
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Working Days 6 Days a Week
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Experience: 1+ Edtech Team Handling experience
Fixed CTC- Up to 11 LPA
Incentives- Up to 4 LPA
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- Fluency in Bengali is mandatory
- Strong experience in managing and mentoring sales/admission counsellors
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong understanding of the EdTech sales/admission funnel
- Ability to drive team performance and achieve revenue targets
- Strong coaching, objection-handling and problem-solving skills
- Data-driven approach with good knowledge of sales metrics/KPIs
- Stable career history and strong people-management skills
Roles & Responsibilities
- Lead, manage and motivate a team of Academic/Admission Counsellors.
- Drive daily, weekly and monthly team sales targets.
- Monitor individual and team performance through key sales metrics.
- Conduct regular coaching, feedback and performance reviews.
- Support counsellors in handling difficult leads and objections.
- Track funnel movement, conversions and revenue performance.
- Ensure process adherence and maintain a high-quality sales pipeline.
- Coordinate with internal teams to improve overall business performance.
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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
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We've assisted over 5,700 students in obtaining loans securing more than INR 1,500
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At Yocket, we strive to help our employees find passion and purpose. Join us in
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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
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.
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Department:- Sales
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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.






