Job Title: Chief Counsellor / Director – Total Operations Department: International Relations & Business Development (Study Abroad Ops) Operation Unit: GBS-CFS (Centre for Foreign Studies) Reports To: Founder & Governing Board Location: Hybrid / Remote / On-site (as per need) Role Objective: Lead the international relations & counselling division to build visibility, forge global academic partnerships, and drive student admissions to reputed institutions abroad. The candidate should function as a growth partner, not just an employee—ideating and executing scalable outreach strategies. Key Responsibilities: A. Counselling & Admissions: Provide high-quality, ethical counselling to students seeking overseas education. Guide students across documentation, university shortlisting, admission requirements, visa counselling, and post-arrival support. Monitor counselling productivity and maintain closing rates and ROI on leads. B. Business Development & International Partnerships: Identify and onboard international university partners, agencies, and recruiters. Represent us at global education fairs, webinars, and delegation meetings. Build B2B collaborations and MoUs with foreign institutions, embassy programs, and CSR volunteer wings. C. Public Outreach & Branding Develop & execute outreach campaigns (online/offline) to promote study abroad services. Act as the face of ours in education forums, LinkedIn engagements, academic webinars, and summits. Work with the marketing team to generate targeted leads via social campaigns and influencer networks. D. Growth Strategy & Reporting Prepare strategic plans ( monthly/quarterly) aligned with target admissions, geographic focus, and conversion metrics. Provide competitor and market trend insights to enhance the offering. Report performance metrics, ticket closures, and new alliances regularly. Skills & Requirements: Bachelor's/Master’s in International Education, Business, Communications, or similar Certifications in career counselling or education leadership (preferred) 5+ years in overseas education, international student recruitment, or institutional partnerships Exposure to global education systems (USA, UK, Canada, Europe, Australia preferred) Public speaking, webinar & counselling finesse Strategic thinking and deal negotiation Fluency in English/Hindi (additional languages are a plus) CRM knowledge and pipeline conversion management Entrepreneurial ownership mindset Compensation: Initial Phase: Commission-based per enrolment/visa success/student ticket Standard Benefits: Travel allowance (where applicable), business representation, certificates of excellence, priority role in decision-making Post-Milestone Compensation: Structured salary & performance-linked incentives post ₹10Cr revenue achievement General Guidelines & Expectations: Ownership Over Employment – The role requires you to think, act, and perform as a co-creator of GBS-CFS’s success story. Result-Oriented Commission Model – Earnings directly align with the number and value of closed tickets (student admissions). Reputation Building – Must adhere to professional ethics and be a brand ambassador for GBS Learning in global forums. Flexible Working Model – Work from anywhere, but with defined accountability, availability, and team collaboration. Growth Path – Upon hitting revenue milestones, transition into a high-value leadership package, ESOP considerations, or profit-share. How to Apply: Write to ceo@gbslabs.com or hr@gbslabs.com with your updated CV, a brief statement of purpose (SOP) outlining your vision for the role, and at least two references from the study abroad/education domain. About : GBS-CFS is a newly formed dedicated COE under GBS Learning,(co-powered by GBS Labs). We assist students in realizing global academic dreams by offering specialized guidance in admissions, institutions, documentation, visa process handling, and student mobility. With industry-backed training programs and global outreach, we aim to bridge the education gap through innovation and integrity. Show more Show less