Academic Counsellor

Company Description

Edufynd is a leading edtech company dedicated to empowering students with global educational opportunities. Our SaaS-based platform provides comprehensive end-to-end services for students pursuing international education. With a global presence across the UK, Canada, USA, Australia, New Zealand, Europe, and beyond, we partner with renowned educational institutions and consultancies. Our mission is to guide students through every step of the journey, from program selection and admissions to loans, visas, and departure services. We envision a future where education transcends geographical boundaries, inspiring and transforming lives through international learning.

Responsibilities

• Perform Basic Duties of a BDE

• Respond promptly to any issues that directly affect sales.

• Hire, onboard and train new team members in the sales team.

• Contact potential clients through cold calls, emails, and social media, presenting EduFynd's services to generate leads and engagement.

• Engage and qualify inbound leads generated from organic and inorganic marketing campaigns

• Nurture leads through timely follow-up, providing relevant information, and addressing inquiries to move them through the sales funnel.

• Maintain accurate records of lead interactions and pipeline status using CRM software.

• Effectively present EduFynd's service to potential clients during meetings and presentations.

• Understand student requirements and suggest suitable course & universities that align with their needs and preferences.

• Foster long-term, trusting relationships with clients by providing consistent support, regular communication, and updates.

• Handle all business development activities, ensuring smooth execution from

lead generation to client onboarding.

• Proactively build relationships with partners and other industry professionals

by visiting their offices and exploring collaborative business development

opportunities.

Candidate Requirement

• One year experience as a business development executive

• Sales/Customer service skills

• Outstanding communication ability – verbal & written

• Should be multilingual

• Confident and pleasant personality

• Well-organized

• Ability to work with targets

• Sound judgement

• Bachelor’s degree

Qualifications

• Skills in Student Counseling, Career Counseling, and Academic Advising
• Strong Communication skills
• Knowledge of the Education sector
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, or a related field
• Experience in educational counseling or a related field is a plus
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team