Senior Academic Counsellor

Roles and Responsibilities:

We are looking for a passionate Senior Academic Counsellor to join our team at Digital Scholar. The Academic Counsellor's responsibilities include generating leads, making calls, continuously updating our database, and meeting sales targets. To be successful, you should be an inspired self-starter able to drive sales growth. Ultimately, a top-notch Academic Counsellor should build rapport with candidates and close deals effectively.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Achieve set sales goals and develop effective sales strategies.
• Contact potential and existing customers via phone, email, and in-person meetings.
• Handle candidates questions, inquiries, and complaints professionally.
• Build and maintain a CRM database and student database for effective tracking.
• Meet daily, weekly, and monthly sales targets.
• Participate actively in sales team meetings to discuss strategies and performance.
• Research colleges and universities to develop leads for placement partnerships.

Desired Candidate Profile:

• Graduation is a must.
• 1-3 years of experience in academic counseling, admissions, or educational sales.
• Prior exposure to the digital marketing or EdTech industry is an added advantage.
• Candidates with an interest in digital marketing will have an added advantage.
• Passionate about helping students achieve their educational goals.

Requirements:

• Excellent service and sales skills, with a track record of achieving targets.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent phone etiquette and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and sales programs.
• Good convincing and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated and eager to learn new things every day.