Study Abroad Manager - Ahmedabad |Vishram International Services

Full-Time | On-Site

Salary : Up to Rs 7LPA

Job Type : Full-Time, Permanent

Schedule: Day Shift | Monday to Saturday | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

About Vishram International Services (VIS)

- Vishram International Services (VIS) is a leading global education and career consultancy specializing in overseas study, cultural exchange (BridgeUSA), and international employment. With a 95% visa success rate across major global destinations, VIS delivers comprehensive, ethical guidance from profile building to post-arrival settlement. As part of our aggressive Indian market expansion, we are establishing our state-of-the-art branch on SG Highway, Ahmedabad, to serve the growing demand for world-class foreign education consulting in Gujarat.

Position Overview

Key Responsibilities

1. Greenfield Branch Setup & Operational Leadership

- Build Operations from Scratch: Take complete ownership of establishing the Ahmedabad branch, from supervising local infrastructure readiness to setting up daily operational workflows and CRM tracking mechanisms.
- Talent Acquisition & Cultivation: Recruit, onboard, train, and mentor a brand-new team of study abroad counselors, documentation specialists, and administrative staff, instilling the corporate values and performance benchmarks of VIS.
- Launch Localized Marketing: Design, launch, and execute grassroots marketing strategies, local school/college outreach programs, and public seminars to generate immediate brand awareness and an active pipeline of student leads in Ahmedabad and surrounding regions like Gandhinagar, Anand, and Vadodara.

- Student Counseling & Academic Mapping

- Lead by example by personally conducting high-level,



premium counseling sessions for students and working professionals during the initial launch phase.
- Oversee specialized portfolios, including High School Study Abroad (USA, Canada, UK ,Czech Republic), Higher Studies (UG/PG), and niche options as well.
- Provide comprehensive direction on financial planning, scholarship opportunities, education loans, and post-study work regulations.

- End-to-End Application & Compliance Monitoring

- Supervise the complete visa processing cycle to maintain VIS’s benchmark 95% visa success rate, enforcing accurate compliance with changing international immigration regulations.
- Coordinate with the internal standardized testing teams to align student profiling with IELTS, TOEFL, and PTE coaching requirements.

- Network & Market Expansion

- Proactively build and expand relationships with local sub-agents, recruiters, high schools, and coaching institutes across Gujarat to rapidly scale the B2B lead pipeline.
- Act as the chief liaison between the nascent Ahmedabad branch and corporate management to report progress, manage budgets, and align local growth with national expansion goals.

Required Qualifications & Experience

- Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, International Relations, Education, or a related field.
- Experience: Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive experience in the overseas education industry, with at least 2 years in a senior counseling, team lead,



or branch management role.
- Startup/Expansion Experience: Prior experience in setting up a new branch office, launching a startup venture, or scaling a business unit from the ground up within the education consultancy sector is highly preferred.
- Domain Knowledge: In-depth familiarity with major student destination ecosystems (USA, UK, Canada, Europe) along with hands-on knowledge of student visa patterns and requirements.
- Language Proficiency: Impeccable verbal and written English communication skills. Qualified fluency in Gujarati and Hindi is mandatory to effectively engage with local students, parents, and regional institutional partners.

Core Competencies

- Entrepreneurial Mindset: High risk-tolerance, self-motivated, and comfortable navigating ambiguity to establish structure where none exists.
- Resilience & Drive: A proven track record of meeting revenue milestones under tight deadlines during a company's expansion or launch phase.
- Analytical Problem-Solving: Exceptional capability to troubleshoot operational bottlenecks and handle complex student visa or admission profiles independently.

Location & Relocation Terms

- Primary Work Location: 504, The Orion, Near Shree Balaji Temple, SG Highway, Ahmedabad, 382481.
- Relocation Mandate: Pay: Up to ₹700,000.00 per year

Application Question(s):

- Which international education destinations (e.g., UK, Canada, Australia, USA, Europe) are you most familiar with advising on?
- What is your track record with student conversion and enrollment targets
- What experience do you have managing or mentoring a team of study abroad advisors or counselors?
- Wll you be able to come for in -person Interview ?

Work Location: In person

📌 Study Abroad Manager (Ahmedabad)
🏢 VISHRAM MANAGEMENT GROUP
📍 Ahmedabad