We are looking for an experienced Sales Counsellor / Academic Counsellor to counsel students and parents and convert enquiries into admissions for career-oriented courses in Travel & Tourism, Aviation, Event Management, Airport Operations, Airline Ticketing, and Supply Chain Management.

The ideal candidate should have strong communication, counselling, sales, and lead-conversion skills, with experience in a target-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

- Counsel students and parents regarding courses and career opportunities.
- Understand students' educational background, interests, and career goals.
- Explain course curriculum, duration, fees, eligibility, and career opportunities.
- Handle leads through phone calls, WhatsApp, walk-ins, and online enquiries.
- Follow up regularly with prospective students and parents.
- Convert enquiries into confirmed admissions.
- Achieve monthly admission and sales targets.
- Handle objections related to fees, career opportunities, course duration, and placements.
- Maintain accurate records of leads, follow-ups, and admissions.
- Coordinate with the marketing and academic teams.
- Participate in counselling sessions, seminars, career guidance activities, and admission drives.
- Build a positive relationship with students and parents throughout the admission process.

Courses

The counsellor will primarily handle admissions for:

- Travel & Tourism
- Event Management
- Airline Ticketing
- Airport Ground Staff
- Supply Chain Management
- Aviation & Airport Operations programs




- Other Travel, Tourism & Aviation-related courses

Candidate Requirements

- Minimum 2 years of experience in sales/counselling.
- Candidates with experience in Travel & Tourism, Aviation, Hospitality, Education, or EdTech sales preferred.
- Candidates from Insurance Sales or Direct Sales backgrounds are also eligible.
- Robust communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent convincing and negotiation abilities.
- Good lead follow-up and closing skills.
- Target-oriented and result-driven approach.
- Ability to handle student and parent queries professionally.
- Comfortable working with monthly sales/admission targets.
- Basic knowledge of CRM, Google Sheets, and MS Office.

Preferred Experience

Travel & Tourism / Aviation Sales → Preferred
Education / EdTech Sales → Preferred
Hospitality Sales → Eligible
Insurance Sales → Eligible
Direct Sales → Eligible
B2C Target-Based Sales → Eligible

Key Skills

- Student Counselling
- Sales & Lead Conversion
- Telecalling
- Follow-ups
- Admission Closing
- Objection Handling
- Negotiation
- Relationship Management
- Target Achievement
- Communication Skills

Compensation

Salary: As per experience and interview
Additional: Performance-based incentives

Apply Now: Candidates with a minimum of 2 years of relevant sales experience are encouraged to apply.

Pay: ₹200,000.00 - ₹300,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Internet reimbursement
- Leave encashment

Work Location: In person

📌 Academic Counsellor (India)
🏢 Columbus Academy
📍 India