Business Development Executive - Academic Counselor

Role overview

Business Development Executive - Academic Counselor at Vedantu

Conduct cold calling to prospective students and parents.

We are looking for a dynamic and result-oriented Academic Counselor.

Responsibilities

• Handle inbound and outbound calls to counsel students.
• Provide accurate information about courses, fees, and academic offerings.
• Manage the end-to-end sales cycle, from lead generation to sales conversion.
• Achieve weekly and monthly sales targets.
• Maintain proper documentation of leads, follow-ups, and conversions.
• Prepare and share daily/weekly reports with the Team Leader.
• Follow up with prospective leads to maximize admissions.
• Assist students in making informed academic and career decisions.

Required qualifications

• Mandatory: Laptop
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to convert leads.
• Ability to work in a target-driven environment.
• Good organizational and reporting skills.
• ABOUT US Founded in 2014, Vedantu emerged as a visionary in the ed-tech space, pioneering the shift towards online education in India.Our name, derived from 'Veda' (knowledge) and 'Tantu' (network), reflects our mission: to create a vast network of knowledge accessible to all.
• OUR ONLINE LEGACY Over the years, Vedantu has established itself as a leader in live online tutoring.
• We connect India's top teachers with students across the nation in a LIVE interactive e-classroom.
• Our platform includes a 2-way interactive whiteboard, live audio, and video feeds, ensuring an engaging and effective learning experience.
• EXPANDING TO OFFLINE CENTERS With 18 years of experience of founders across Online and Offline, Vedantu has extended its educational prowess to offline learning by establishing centers in over 20 cities.
• These centers combine the best of online and offline learning with personalized education.
• OUR MISSION AND VISION Our vision at Vedantu is to inspire students globally to discover their true potential, creating #ImpactAtScale.
• Our mission is to provide transformative learning experiences that inspire every student, breaking down all barriers to education and delivering measurable #Outcomes for each learner.

Preferred qualifications and skills

• Excellent communication skills (Regional Language / English preferred).
• Proven experience in end-to-end sales (education industry preferred).

Employment details

• Location: Bengaluru [IN]

Additional role details

• The ideal candidate will be responsible for guiding students, handling inquiries, and driving end-to-end sales through effective communication and counseling.