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

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Senior Academic Counsellor

at UpGrad

Agency job
3 - 7 yrs
₹5L - ₹11L / yr
Noida
Skills
Team Management
Counseling
Negotiation
Communication Skills
Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
Problem solving

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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