Job Detail

Academic Counsellor

Noida, Kolkata, Mumbai, Hyderabad/Secunderabad, Bangalore/Bengaluru

Requirements

    Candidate should be open to relocate to above mentioned locations

Eligibility Criteria

    Any graduate

    1 year experience preferred but fresher can apply

Job Description

    • Responsible to manage & convert leads for versatile upGrad programs which are in collaboration with renowned Universities/Institutes such as IIITB, NIMMS, IMT Ghaziabad, Deakin Business School, IITM, Liverpool Business School, MICA.
    • Providing in-depth information to prospective learners, this includes counseling through phone, email, chat and social media.
    • Identifying references through the existing customer base to increase the sales pipeline
    • Details pertaining to lead discussions & conversion should be updated real-time on CRM (Salesforce) software
    • Responsible for adherence of the inside sales process, tools and data management.
    • Meet and overachieve the given weekly, monthly and quarterly target in terms of revenue as well as number of enrolments.
    • Handle Objections and Price Negotiation in order to generate Sales Revenue.
    • Maintain effective communication till the time learner is onboarded.

Required Skills

    • Excellent written and spoken communication skills (English proficiency).
    • Strong sales bent of mind, in order to understand and effectively communicate what upGrad is offering to its prospective students and close applications.
    • Approachable and vibrant personality.
    • Ability to approach any situation with patience and very strong empathy.
    • Passion to deliver the highest levels of customer service at all times.
    • Must be a team player with the ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet targets/deadlines.
    • Basic proficiency in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel) is preferable.