Senior Academic Counselor

SkillCircle Patiala is looking for a high-performing Senior Admission Counsellor who can convert leads into enrollments, guide students toward the right career path, and become the face of our student experience team.

If you understand sales psychology, student counselling, follow-up systems, and know how to build trust instead of “hard-selling” — this role is for you.

SkillCircle offers practical, job-oriented training in Digital Marketing, AI, Data Science & more with strong placement support and industry-focused learning.

Role Overview

As a Senior Admission Counsellor, your core responsibility will be:

• Handling fresh inbound leads
• Counselling students & parents
• Driving walk-ins and admissions
• Managing follow-ups systematically
• Achieving monthly enrollment targets
• Coordinating with marketing & academic teams
• Maintaining CRM hygiene and lead pipeline

You’ll be directly contributing to SkillCircle’s growth in Patiala and helping students build career-ready digital skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Counsel students via calls, WhatsApp, walk-ins & video consultations
• Understand student goals and recommend suitable courses
• Convert inquiries into admissions through relationship-driven communication
• Handle objections confidently and professionally
• Conduct regular follow-ups with warm leads
• Coordinate demo classes, counselling sessions & walk-ins
• Maintain accurate lead data in CRM/sheets
• Achieve weekly & monthly admission targets
• Work closely with marketing team on lead quality feedback
• Build strong parent/student trust during the admission journey
• Guide students regarding placements, certifications & career paths

What We’re Looking For

• 3–10 years experience in Admissions / Education Counselling / Sales
• Strong communication skills in English + Hindi + Punjabi
• Confident on calls and in face-to-face counselling
• Experience in EdTech or training institutes preferred
• Strong persuasion & negotiation skills
• Target-oriented mindset
• Good understanding of student psychology
• Basic CRM / Excel / Google Sheets knowledge
• Ability to work in a fast-paced growth environment

Bonus Points If You:

• Have worked in Digital Marketing/IT/Skill-based institutes
• Understand career counselling for students & job seekers
• Can create urgency without sounding pushy
• Know how to nurture cold leads effectively

Salary & Perks

• Fixed Salary + Attractive Incentives
• Performance-based growth opportunities
• Young & energetic work environment
• Access to SkillCircle training programs
• Opportunity to grow into Team Lead / Center Manager roles

Job Details

Location: Patiala
Job Type: Full-Time (Offline)
Experience: 3+ Years Minimum
Working Days: 6 Days a Week

Ideal Candidate Personality

We’re not looking for a “telecaller.”

We want someone who:

• can own conversations,
• build trust fast,
• handle pressure,
• and close admissions with confidence.

If you love interacting with people and helping students shape careers while crushing targets — you’ll fit right in.

Pay: ₹360,000.00 - ₹480,000.00 per year

Experience:

• Academic counseling: 3 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Work Location: In person