WHO WE ARE Steinbeis University - Schools of Next Practices (S-Next) is a Higher Educational Institution in Germany that offers internationally oriented Bachelor's, Master's and MBA programs in areas including management, digital transformation, digital marketing, data analytics, artificial intelligence, organizational psychology, and other disciplines relevant to today's evolving job market. We prepare young professionals for the management and working world of the 21st century. We, at S-Next, see ourselves as a study and development partner for employees and managers who want to acquire up-to-date knowledge and appropriate skills.

We offer scientifically and practically well-founded courses and programs online and on campus, which support the effective preparation for and responsible handling of work and leadership challenges. To support the continued growth of our international student community, we are looking for a motivated and results-oriented International Sales Associate for the Indian/South Asian market. THE ROLE As an International Sales Associate, you will manage prospective students from initial inquiry through application, admission and enrollment.

You will act as the primary point of contact for prospective students in India, understand their academic and career objectives, recommend suitable S-Next study options, assess their initial eligibility, and guide them through the application and enrollment process. This is a target-driven consultative sales role that combines student counselling, admissions coordination, relationship management and sales conversion. We are looking for immediate joinees.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Lead Management & Sales Conversion

Contact assigned prospective students promptly through phone, email, WhatsApp and online meetings.

Understand each prospect's academic background, career goals, motivation and study preferences.

Conduct structured consultations and recommend suitable S-Next programs.

Proactively follow up with prospects throughout the decision-making process.

Manage leads from initial inquiry through application, offer, tuition-fee deposit and enrollment.

Work toward agreed individual enrollment and conversion targets.

Applicant

Qualification & Admissions Support

Pre-screen academic and personal documentation against established S-Next admission criteria.

Identify missing documents,



academic-credit requirements or other eligibility considerations.

Explain admission requirements clearly and accurately to prospective students.

Coordinate with the S-Next admissions team where further academic assessment or clarification is required.

Support applicants in completing their application accurately and within the required timelines.

Student

Consultation

Provide clear and comprehensive information about S-Next degree programs, study formats, admission requirements, tuition fees, scholarships and the application process.

Explain program structures and academic concepts in an understandable and persuasive manner.

Help prospective students make informed decisions based on their academic and professional objectives.

Address concerns and objections professionally while maintaining a student-focused and ethical sales approach. Offer & Enrollment Management

Coordinate the preparation and communication of offer letters for eligible and accepted applicants.

Maintain regular contact with admitted students and support them through the enrollment process.

Follow up regarding tuition-fee deposits and other enrollment requirements.

Identify potential reasons for withdrawal or delay and proactively work with students to resolve concerns. CRM & Pipeline Management

Maintain complete and accurate records of all sales activities in HubSpot.

Keep lead stages, notes, follow-up activities and applicant information updated.

Maintain an organized sales pipeline and ensure assigned prospects are actively processed.

Monitor individual conversion performance and provide regular updates to management.

Indian Market

Development

Develop a robust understanding of the Indian higher-education and study-abroad market.

Monitor common applicant concerns, competitor activity and market trends.

Share insights regarding student expectations, application behavior and barriers to conversion.

Support relevant local marketing and student-recruitment initiatives where required.



YOUR PROFILE Bachelor's degree.

Demonstrated experience in Sales - with the ability to follow up consistently and close opportunities.

Excellent spoken and written English. Knowledge of an additional Indian language is preferred. Hindi fluency is an advantage.

Strong interpersonal, presentation and consultation skills.

Ability to communicate confidently with prospective students and, where appropriate, their families.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Comfortable managing a high volume of leads and multiple applicants simultaneously.

Experience using CRM systems; HubSpot experience is highly desirable.

Comfortable communicating through phone, email, WhatsApp and video meetings.

Self-accountability to work independently in a remote, target-oriented environment. *Knowledge of the German higher-education or international study-abroad market is an advantage. HOW SUCCESS WILL BE MEASURED Success in this position will be evaluated based on factors including:

Responsiveness and active management of assigned leads.

Quality and consistency of CRM documentation.

Progression of prospects through the application pipeline.

Conversion of qualified prospects into enrolled students.

Achievement of agreed sales and enrollment targets.

Accuracy and professionalism in student counselling and admissions support.

COMPENSATION Fixed monthly compensation: €400

Performance commission: €400 for each acquired student who successfully meets the defined enrollment and commission criteria.

On-target monthly earnings: €1,200 when achieving two commissionable student enrollments per month.

The position therefore offers a significant performance-based earning opportunity in addition to the fixed monthly compensation. WORKING ARRANGEMENT Remote position focused primarily on prospective students from India.

Regular coordination with the international S-Next team in Germany.

Working availability should allow appropriate communication with both Indian prospective students and the S-Next team. How to apply?

Interested candidates may apply here on LinkedIn OR may also send their CV and a short cover letter explaining their relevant sales or student-recruitment experience to:

[email protected]

Please use the subject line: Application – International Sales Associate India

📌 International Sales Associate (South Asian Market) - Student Recruitment & Admissions (Bengaluru)
🏢 Steinbeis University - Schools of Next Practices
📍 Bengaluru