𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗱𝗮𝘆'𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀

𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲: 𝗥𝘀 𝟰𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬 - 𝗥𝘀 𝟳𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬 (𝗶𝗲 𝗜𝗡𝗥 𝟰-𝟳 𝗟𝗣𝗔)

Experience: 2+ yrs

Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Job Type: Full-time

We are looking for a proactive and target-oriented Business Development Executive to drive student engagement, admissions counselling, and enrolment growth for higher education programs. The role combines business development, education counselling, admissions support, relationship management, and customer engagement.

The ideal candidate will be confident interacting with students and parents, understanding their educational goals, presenting relevant programs, and guiding them throughout the admissions journey. Strong communication, relationship-building, sales, and counselling skills are essential for success in this role.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Engage with prospective students and parents through calls, meetings, counselling sessions, and other communication channels.
• Conduct admissions interviews and education counselling to understand student interests, academic background, and career goals.
• Provide accurate information about courses, programs, eligibility criteria, admissions processes, and career opportunities.
• Guide prospective students through the complete admissions and enrolment journey.
• Conduct campus tours and support student engagement activities when required.
• Generate, qualify, and follow up on leads to achieve admissions and enrolment targets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with students, parents, and other stakeholders.
• Handle enquiries, objections, and concerns professionally and provide appropriate solutions.
• Maintain regular follow-ups with prospective students to improve conversion and enrolment outcomes.
• Maintain accurate lead, interaction, and admissions records in the CRM system.
• Track individual targets, sales activity, lead status, and conversion performance.
• Collaborate with internal academic, admissions, and operations teams to ensure a smooth student experience.
• Participate in outreach, promotional, and student engagement activities as required.
• Stay updated on programs, courses, admissions requirements, and developments within the higher education sector.
• Ensure all student interactions are handled professionally and in accordance with established processes.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• 2+ years of experience in business development, sales, admissions counselling, education counselling, or a related customer-facing role.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline.
• Strong experience interacting with students and parents and building long-term relationships.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong interpersonal abilities.
• Proven ability to work in a target-oriented and sales-driven environment.
• Good understanding of the higher education industry and admissions processes.
• Experience counselling students for premium universities, colleges, degree programs, or professional certification programs will be an advantage.
• Strong consultative selling and relationship-management skills.
• Ability to understand customer needs and recommend suitable educational programs.
• Good negotiation, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple leads and follow-ups.
• Hands-on experience with CRM systems and lead management.
• Comfortable conducting one-to-one counselling sessions, presentations, interviews, and campus interactions.
• Self-motivated, persistent, and comfortable working toward measurable business and enrolment targets.
• Professional, empathetic, and student-focused approach to customer engagement.