Academic Counsellor – Study Abroad

Company: Teams Abroad
Location: Trivandrum, Kerala
Job Type: Full-time | Work from Office
Experience: 2–3 years of relevant experience in Customer Acquisition, Sales, Student Counselling or Business Development
Industry: Overseas Education / International Student Recruitment

About Teams Abroad

Teams Abroad is a leading study abroad consultancy based in Kerala. We help students achieve their international education dreams through professional counselling, university admissions and visa guidance.

We work with leading universities and educational institutions across 45+ countries, offering students a wide range of international study opportunities.

At Teams Abroad, we value trust above everything else. We understand the responsibility that comes with guiding students and their parents through one of the most important decisions of their lives.

We believe that trust, honesty, transparency and genuine commitment must reflect in every interaction with our student and parent community.

Therefore, we are looking for candidates who share these values and are committed to upholding the reputation and trust that our brand has built. We expect every team member to represent Teams Abroad with professionalism, integrity and a genuine desire to help students achieve their dreams.

Job Description

We are looking for experienced, enthusiastic and result-oriented Academic Counsellors to join our team.

The candidate will guide students who wish to pursue higher education abroad. The role involves understanding student profiles, recommending suitable study destinations and courses, explaining admission procedures and converting enquiries into successful student registrations.

This position requires proven customer acquisition and conversion skills, excellent communication and the ability to build lasting relationships with students and parents.

Key Responsibilities

- Counsel students interested in studying abroad.
- Understand students' academic backgrounds, career goals and financial capabilities.
- Recommend suitable countries, universities and courses.
- Explain admission requirements, tuition fees and visa procedures.




- Handle student and parent enquiries through calls, meetings and WhatsApp.
- Follow up with prospective students and maintain strong relationships.
- Convert prospective students into paid registrations.
- Maintain accurate student records and follow-up activities in the company CRM.
- Achieve monthly registration and performance goals.

Important: Lead Support & Performance Expectations

Teams Abroad provides student enquiries and leads. The selected candidate is expected to take ownership of these enquiries and drive them towards successful student registrations.

Key expectations include:

- Promptly contact and engage company-provided leads.
- Understand students' academic backgrounds, preferences and financial capabilities.
- Provide appropriate course, university and country recommendations.
- Maintain consistent and effective follow-ups with students and parents.
- Build trust and establish strong relationships with prospective students.
- Effectively convert qualified enquiries into paid student registrations.
- Maintain accurate follow-up records and update the company CRM.
- Achieve the monthly performance benchmarks.

We are looking for professionals who can demonstrate proven customer acquisition and conversion skills and deliver measurable results using company-provided leads.

Eligibility & Skills

- Bachelor's degree in any recognised discipline.
- 2–3 years of proven professional experience in Customer Acquisition, Sales, Education Counselling or Business Development.
- Demonstrated ability to handle incoming leads, engage prospective customers, conduct effective follow-ups and convert enquiries into successful registrations.
- Experience in student counselling, overseas education or international admissions will be highly preferred.
- Excellent English and Malayalam communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal,



communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage students, build trust and develop meaningful relationships with parents.
- Good negotiation, relationship management and client engagement skills.
- Proficiency in basic computer applications and familiarity with CRM software.
- Self-motivated, proactive and target-oriented, with a proven track record of achieving performance goals.

Note: Candidates with a minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience will be highly considered.

What We Offer

- Skilled training in international education and admissions.
- Opportunity to work with international universities and institutions.
- Career growth and professional development opportunities.
- Supportive and professional working environment.
- Attractive performance-based incentives with excellent earning potential
- Opportunity to build a rewarding career in the ever-growing overseas education industry.

Please Do Not Apply If:

- You are unable to perform regular phone-based counselling and computer-related work due to recurring health issues or medical requirements.
- You are currently pursuing academic courses or have other commitments that may prevent you from giving this full-time role your complete attention and commitment.
- You are looking for a part-time opportunity. This is a full-time professional commitment that requires dedication, consistency and a genuine passion for helping students achieve their international education dreams.

We appreciate your understanding and request you to apply only if you are confident about your availability and ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this role consistently.

Message from HR – What We Believe at Teams Abroad

At Teams Abroad, we believe every individual has potential. With the right mindset, discipline and respect for time, professionals grow into leaders.

If you are driven by purpose, committed to growth and ready to build a meaningful career in international education, we look forward to meeting you.

Contact Number: +91-XXXXXXXXXX

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

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