Opportunity brief
Afstand Education helps students and working professionals explore online and distance learning programmes to achieve their academic and career goals. We guide learners in choosing suitable educational programmes based on their interests, qualifications, and career aspirations.
Role Overview
We are looking for enthusiastic and target-driven Academic Counsellors who can connect with prospective students, understand their educational requirements, guide them towards suitable programmes, and convert enquiries into successful admissions.
Key Responsibilities
- Connect with prospective students and working professionals through company-provided leads. - Understand students' academic backgrounds, career goals, and educational requirements. - Counsel students about suitable online and distance learning programmes. - Explain course details, university options, admission procedures, and programme benefits. - Convert interested prospects into successful admissions through effective counselling and follow-ups. - Maintain regular communication with prospective and enrolled students. - Achieve monthly admission and sales targets. - Maintain accurate lead details, follow-ups, and student interactions in the CRM system. - Prepare daily activity reports and track lead conversion performance. - Coordinate with internal teams to ensure a smooth admission process.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Graduate or Postgraduate in any discipline. - Strong verbal and written communication skills. - Good convincing, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. - Target-oriented with the ability to convert leads into admissions. - Basic knowledge of MS Excel and CRM tools. - Positive attitude, self-motivation, and willingness to learn.