International Sales Specialist

Roles & Responsibilities:

• ● Serve as a mentor and trusted advisor to potential learners, guiding them in their career journeys.
• ● Provide personalized counselling to prospective students, helping them map their career paths
• and demonstrating how upGrad can be a catalyst for their professional growth.
• ● Meet weekly enrollment, revenue, and collection targets.
• ● Articulate the uniqueness and effectiveness of upGrads online learning model.
• ● Manage the complete sales closing lifecycle for assigned leads, which includes making phone
• calls, delivering product demonstrations, closing sales, and maintaining post-sales relationships.
• ● Keep a comprehensive database of all interactions with leads and provide regular updates.

What Were Looking For:

• ● Exceptional communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• ● Proven experience in international sales, with a preference for EdTech sales.
• ● Strong understanding of the cultural nuances and buying behaviors of students from across the
• globe
• ● High-achieving sales performers with a documented track record of success.
• ● Active listeners and trustworthy individuals capable of building rapport with potential learners.
• ● A patient and empathetic approach to handling diverse situations.
• ● A disciplined mindset for funnel building, feedback tracking, task prioritization, and consistently
• exceeding targets and deadlines.
• ● A sales-oriented mindset to effectively communicate upGrads offerings and achieve revenue
• objectives.
• ● A passion for always delivering exceptional customer service.
• ● Basic proficiency in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel) is preferred.

Eligibility:

• ● A bachelors degree in any field; a degree in Business, Marketing, or Education is preferred.
• ● 2-5 years of experience in international sales, preferably in the EdTech sector.
• ● Proven track record of achieving sales targets and driving revenue growth.
• ● Familiarity with CRM tools and sales tracking software is an advantage.
• ● Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• ● Strong work ethic and a proactive attitude toward achieving results.