Educational Counsellor Graduate Experience Jobs in Ahmedabad

Responsibilities: Calling on various leads database to generate and convert in to walk-ins. Making outbound calls to either warm or hot leads provided, to assist them by answering questions in regards to visas they are interested in applying for and signing them up Attend telephonic queries and convert telephonic queries in walk-ins. Follow- up enquiries collected by marketing team to convert them into walk-ins for the respective countries Identify skills, interests & career goals of the prospective students. Advice students/parents over the call on the overseas study options available, to enable the stakeholders to make an educated choice & the right decision. Counsel students regarding educational queries such as course and program selection, study habits, and career planning- overseas. Provide insights on career outcomes based on their preferred options. Give clear and accurate information based on the current immigration & visa laws & policies. Assist students on deciding on the universities/colleges and programs to opt for. Help students build their profile (sop/lor/resume). Follow-up with the student, solving the student queries and handling the registrations. Strategize and participate in business development and marketing activities. Maintain weekly/monthly reports and process-related matrices showing progress on student conversion/target achievement. Maintaining the data of all registered students and their Visa status etc. Attending the university training & workshops. Travel to other locations during events for training and sales support the other offices is mandatory as per requirement. Hire new candidates and Coach them to enhance their skills and overseeing their work to ensure timely submissions. Doing the Follow for Reviews on Facebook, Google, company Website. Updating Website, handling company website chats, updating course details, Testimonials, News, Events, and Visa updates etc. Any added responsibility assigned by Superiors to enhance more ability. Meeting the sales targets allocated for the respective countriesRequisite Skills: Should have Experience in the same field Excellent communication skills. Positive, confident and determined approach. High degree of self-motivation and ambition. Should be Empathetic Should be Aware of Developments into Education Industry Should be a Critical Thinker Should be Adaptable to continuous Learning Should Understand Diverse Cultures & Respect the same Should be Inspirational to Students Should have Handled Countries-UK/ Canada

ROLE OF POSITION The post holder will provide free professional advice and guidance to students interested in studying in the above mentioned countries. He / She will work to specific targets set by the Line Manager and his/her performance will be judged on the same. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in working with people and be highly motivated, result-orientated with a strong interest in marketing. MAIN DUTIES Advising potential students on education opportunities in the above mentioned countries Advising students on application procedures, visa applications, applying for accommodation and preparing students for their studies in the above mentioned countries. Assisting with activities to promote education institutions represented by the Company. Maintaining accurate ledger and computer records of students counseled and applications sent to the specific country. Liaising with students, other offices and client institutions. To put together comprehensive business plan for running & opening training & coaching centers throughout India Undertaking project work as decided by the senior heads or the Director of Indian Operations. Assisting with the general running of the office to ensure smooth operations. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Graduation or Post Graduation in any field. Minimum 3 years of experience in counseling for the specified countries. SKILLS REQUIRED Result-orientated and able to work under pressure to achieve targets. Committed to work on long term Excellent command of spoken and written English as well as the local language. An ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, students and other members of the public of all age groups and social backgrounds. Ability to learn on own initiative and research best study options for students. Flexibility over working hours Strong IT skills.