NextHire Try for free

upGrad

Posted 21 Oct 2026

Admissions Counselor

Apply with NextHire Auto Apply fills in the application for you.
Employment
Full time
Team
Education & Training
Posted
21 Oct 2026

About the role

Responsibilities:

  • Engage with assigned leads and promptly initiate contact through the auto-dialer system.
  • Qualify leads by assessing their interest, needs, and eligibility for programs.
  • Build rapport and credibility and establish trust with leads through effective communication and active listening.
  • Schedule Video Counselling [VC] sessions with admission counsellors for qualified leads.
  • Coordinate schedules and ensure smooth communication between leads and admission counselors to facilitate the enrollment process.
  • Maintain accurate records of lead interactions and follow-up activities in the CRM system.


Requirements:

  • Minimum of 2 years of EdTech sales experience (Study Abroad is a plus), with at least 1 year spent in a single company.
  • A minimum of a graduation is required.
  • Previous experience working a 6-day work week.
  • Currently working in the capacity of an individual contributor.
  • Proven track record of meeting targets in the existing company.
  • Excellent verbal communication skills with an emphasis on fluency in the English language.
  • Ability to listen effectively, build trust with potential learners, and approach situations with patience and empathy.
  • Ability to persuade learners to attend the Video Counselling [VC] session to ultimately influence their enrollment decisions.
  • Basic proficiency in MS Office Suite and CRM management for administrative tasks and reporting requirements.


Key Performance Indicators:

  • Minimum 300 minutes of talk time over calls per day.
  • Schedule/book 5 video counselling [VC] sessions per day.
  • Connect with a minimum of 80% of your leads each day.
  • Consistently meet and exceed weekly revenue targets.
  • Note: The above KPIs are indicative and will vary based on the business vertical.

Similar jobs

See every job

85% of jobs are never posted

The AI Outreach Agent writes to recruiters and hiring managers at the companies you pick, from your own Gmail.

Try AI Outreach