BDM - Education Program Counselor

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct personalized one-on-one counseling sessions with students and parents to assess academic goals and recommend suitable programs.
• Act as a subject matter expert on Leapstart’s curriculum offerings.
• Lead and execute business development initiatives including outreach, student engagement, and partnerships.
• Drive lead generation, follow-up, and conversion via networking, events, and digital platforms.
• Collaborate with marketing, admissions, and academic teams to ensure seamless program delivery and communication.
• Represent Leapstart at education fairs, webinars, campus drives, and promotional events.
• Maintain accurate records of student interactions and lead pipelines using CRM tools.
• Stay updated on education trends, industry shifts, and competitor offerings.
• Provide career counseling support aligned with student learning goals.
• Willingness to travel as required for meetings and events.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Counseling, Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in educational counseling, academic advising, or business development (preferably in EdTech or higher education).
• Proven expertise in lead generation, student engagement, and program promotion.
• Strong communication skills—verbal and written—with high emotional intelligence.
• Proficient in CRM tools like Zoho or Salesforce.
• Collaborative mindset with strong problem-solving and strategic thinking skills.
• Passion for education innovation and entrepreneurial mindset is a plus.
• Based in or willing to relocate to Hyderabad; open to travel.

Location: Hyderabad
Salary Range: ₹2,00,000 – ₹4,00,000 LPA

Why Join Leapstart?

• Be part of a mission-driven organization transforming engineering education.
• Work in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment where your voice matters.
• See the direct impact of your work on students’ lives.
• Collaborate with passionate educators, industry leaders, and entrepreneurs.
• Enjoy opportunities for continuous learning, development, and career growth.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹200,000.00 - ₹400,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Morning shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Nanakramguda, Hyderabad, Telangana: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience in Sales/Counseling/Career Guidance within the Education or EdTech sector? If yes, how many years?

*"Do you have experience in Sales, Counseling, or Career Guidance within the Education or EdTech sector? If yes, how many years?"*
within the Education/Training sector? If yes, how many years?

• What kind of job and Title are you looking for?
• What's your expected salary ?

Experience:

• Sales: 3 years (Required)

Language:

• Telugu(Fluent), English(Fluent), HIndi(pref) (Required)

Work Location: In person