Business Development Executive

About The Opportunity

• Advise prospective and enrolled students on US undergraduate and graduate admissions pathways—program selection, eligibility mapping, and timelines.
• Create tailored application plans, coach students on essays/personal statements, and prepare them for admissions interviews.
• Guide students through standardized test planning (SAT/ACT/TOEFL/IELTS/ GRE/GMAT) and recommend prep strategies or partners as needed.
• Maintain accurate student records and follow-ups in CRM; track conversion metrics and report weekly counselling KPIs.
• Provide basic visa guidance and pre-departure briefings; coordinate with immigration/partner teams for complex cases.
• Build and maintain relationships with university admissions representatives and participate in education fairs, webinars, and campus events.
  

Skills & Qualifications

Must-Have

• Bachelor’s degree (any discipline) with 2+ years of hands-on experience in US admissions counseling, study-abroad advising, or university recruitment.
• Deep working knowledge of US higher-education systems, application components, deadlines, and typical admissions criteria.
• Excellent written and verbal English; proven ability to coach essays, prepare interview scripts, and communicate with families.
• Familiarity with CRM tools (Salesforce, HubSpot, LeadSquared or equivalent) and strong organizational discipline for follow-ups.
• Comfortable working on-site in India with flexible hours for occasional evening sessions to match US time zones.
• Strong interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity, and ability to manage multiple student cases simultaneously.
  

Preferred

• Master’s degree in Education, Counseling, International Relations, or related field.
• Experience with visa procedures and pre-departure logistics for US-bound students.
• Familiarity with standardized-test landscapes and relationships with test-prep vendors or coaches.
• Prior experience using data to improve conversion funnels and counselling playbooks.
  

• Collaborative on-site environment focused on professional development and measurable student outcomes.
• Opportunities to represent the organisation at international education fairs and build direct university partnerships.
• Performance-linked incentives and structured career path within international admissions and student success functions.