Academic Counsellor

Company Description Skilzon is an education and career platform that bridges passion with profession through AI-integrated industry programs and globally-relevant skill training. The organization focuses on helping learners build practical, in-demand capabilities aligned with real-world opportunities. Personalized career mapping supports individuals in making informed academic and professional decisions. Skilzon partners with industry experts to ensure its programs remain current, outcome-focused, and accessible to diverse learners.

Skilzon – Hiring: Senior Academic Counselor (Sales)Position

Academic Counselor (Sales)

Eligibility.

• Degree is mandatory.

Experience

• Minimum 1+ year of experience in Academic Counseling, Sales, or Business Development.
• Mandatory: Experience in EdTech and IT/Technology course sales.

Salary

• ₹15,000 - ₹25,000 per month
• Final salary will be based on skills, experience, interview performance, and previous achievements.
• Attractive performance-based incentives.

Job Responsibilities

• Counsel students and working professionals regarding Skilzons IT and professional certification programs.
• Convert inbound and outbound leads into admissions through calls, WhatsApp, emails, and virtual meetings.
• Understand students career goals and recommend suitable courses.
• Achieve monthly admission and revenue targets.
• Conduct regular follow-ups with prospective students until enrollment.
• Maintain accurate lead records in CRM and submit daily sales reports.
• Coordinate with the Academic and Operations teams for a smooth admission process.
• Handle student queries and objections professionally.
• Stay updated on Skilzon courses, industry trends, and competitor offerings.

Required Skills

• Excellent communication skills in English and Malayalam.
• Strong sales, negotiation, and closing skills.
• Ability to work in a target-driven environment.
• Good presentation and counseling abilities.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, and online communication tools.
• Self-motivated, disciplined, and result-oriented.

Mandatory Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of EdTech sales experience.
• Experience selling IT/Technology courses is compulsory.
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets.
• Strong follow-up and customer relationship management skills.
• Immediate joiners will be given preference.
• Degree is mandatory.

Additional Benefits

• Hands-on exposure to LeadSquared CRM and Zoho CRM.
• Work From Home opportunity will be provided after successful completion of the training period and based on performance.
• One month Work From Office is mandatory for onboarding, training, and process familiarization.
• Performance-based incentives.
• Career growth opportunities in the EdTech industry.
• Continuous learning and professional development.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Monthly admissions achieved.
• Revenue generated.
• Lead-to-admission conversion ratio.
• Follow-up effectiveness.
• CRM management and reporting accuracy.
• Student satisfaction.

Location: One month Work From Office (Training), followed by Work From Home based on performance.

Company: Skilzon