Study Abroad Counsellor

HIRING: STUDY ABROAD COUNSELOR

Build Your Career in International Education

Work Location: Kammanahalli, Bangalore

Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent

Qualification: Bachelor's or Master's Degree (Completed)

Experience: Freshers and Experienced Candidates Can Apply

Annual CTC: ₹3,00,000 + Up to ₹1,00,000 Variable Incentives

Work Schedule: Fixed Day Shift

Additional Benefit: Mobile Phone Reimbursement

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Are you a confident communicator with an interest in education, counselling, and sales? Do you enjoy understanding people's aspirations and helping them make important career decisions?

This is an opportunity to build a professional career in the overseas education industry, combining student counselling, academic planning, consultative sales, and international university admissions.

As a Study Abroad Counselor, you will work directly with prospective students, understand their academic and career objectives, recommend suitable international education pathways, and guide them through the university application and admission process.

This position is suitable for graduates looking to develop expertise in international education, client relationship management, and consultative selling.

With a fixed day shift, permanent employment, and performance-based incentives, this role offers an opportunity to develop valuable professional skills while contributing to students' academic futures.

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Student Counselling and Academic PlanningUnderstand students' academic backgrounds, career aspirations, budgets, and international education preferences.

• Recommend suitable courses, universities, and study destinations based on individual student profiles.
• Develop appropriate academic pathways aligned with students' long-term educational and professional goals.
• Assess admission eligibility and explain relevant university requirements.

2. Consultative Sales and Student ConversionEngage with prospective students to understand their requirements and recommend suitable education solutions.

• Explain available courses, university options, admission procedures, and associated services.
• Build trust with prospective students and their families through professional counselling.
• Address queries, handle objections, and guide students towards informed enrollment decisions.
• Work towards applicable lead conversion, admission, or enrollment targets.

3. Lead Management and Follow-UpsConnect with prospective students through calls, emails, and other communication channels.

• Follow up consistently with interested students to understand their requirements and application readiness.
• Maintain accurate records of inquiries, counselling sessions, follow-ups, and application progress.
• Nurture prospective students throughout the decision-making process.

4. University Applications and DocumentationAssist students with university applications and admission procedures.

• Guide students in preparing statements of purpose, recommendation letters, and supporting documentation.
• Ensure applications are complete, accurate, and submitted within the prescribed deadlines.
• Coordinate with relevant teams to track application progress and admission decisions.

5. Visa Guidance and Application SupportExplain student visa application procedures and documentation requirements.

• Guide students through document preparation and visa interview preparation, where applicable.
• Provide updates regarding application progress and relevant procedural changes.
• Ensure students receive accurate information regarding applicable visa requirements.

6. Student Relationship ManagementEstablish and maintain professional relationships with prospective and enrolled students.

• Address student concerns promptly and provide appropriate guidance throughout the admission journey.
• Maintain consistent communication from the initial inquiry through application processing and enrollment.
• Contribute to student satisfaction through timely follow-ups and effective support.

7. Market Research and Industry KnowledgeStay informed about international university admissions, popular study destinations, and course offerings.

• Monitor relevant changes in admission criteria, visa regulations, and application procedures.
• Develop an understanding of international education pathways and emerging student preferences.
• Collaborate with team members to improve counselling effectiveness and service quality.
• REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSBachelor's or Master's degree completed in any discipline.
• Freshers are welcome to apply.
• Candidates with relevant experience in education counselling, inside sales, B2C sales, admissions, customer service, or relationship management are encouraged to apply.
• Excellent English communication skills.
• Confidence in interacting with students and parents.
• A proactive, goal-oriented attitude and willingness to learn.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• An interest in international education, academic planning, and consultative selling.

Prior knowledge of overseas education, university admissions, and visa procedures will be an added advantage.

10 CORE SKILLS REQUIRED

1. Excellent English Communication: Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with students and parents.
2. Student Counselling and Guidance: Understanding student needs and recommending appropriate education pathways.
3. Academic Planning and Strategy: Assessing academic profiles and identifying suitable courses, universities, and educational pathways.
4. Consultative Sales: Understanding student requirements and recommending suitable solutions through a needs-based approach.
5. B2C Sales and Student Conversion: Engaging prospective students and guiding them towards enrollment decisions.
6. Lead Management and Follow-Ups: Managing inquiries, nurturing leads, and maintaining consistent communication.
7. Interpersonal and Relationship-Building Skills: Establishing trust and maintaining strong student relationships.
8. University Selection and Application Management: Understanding admission requirements and coordinating application documentation.
9. Problem-Solving and Decision-Making: Addressing student concerns and helping them navigate application-related challenges.
10. Time Management and Organizational Skills: Managing multiple student inquiries, follow-ups, and application deadlines efficiently.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Fixed Annual CTC: ₹3,00,000

Variable Incentives: Up to ₹1,00,000 per annum

Total Potential Annual CTC: Up to ₹4,00,000

Additional benefits include:

• Fixed day shift.
• Full-time, permanent employment.
• Mobile phone reimbursement.
• Commission-based earning opportunities, subject to applicable policies.
• Professional exposure to the international education industry.
• Opportunities to develop expertise in counselling, consultative sales, and student relationship management.

Variable incentives and commission payments are subject to the employer's applicable eligibility criteria, performance requirements, and incentive policy.

WHO SHOULD APPLY?

This opportunity is ideal for graduates who possess strong communication skills, enjoy interacting with people, and want to build a career combining counselling and sales.

If you are confident, persuasive, organized, and willing to learn, you can apply even without prior experience in overseas education.

Candidates with backgrounds in education counselling, inside sales, B2C sales, admissions, or customer relationship management may find their existing skills particularly relevant.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates can share their updated CV or contact our recruitment team directly.

Call or WhatsApp: +91 9513417013

Work Location: Kammanahalli, Bangalore

Take the next step towards a professional career in international education counselling and consultative sales.