Academic Counselor – Sales

About the Role

Are you passionate about guiding students toward the right education and career path Do you enjoy interacting with students and converting aspirations into enrollments

Boston Institute of Analytics (BIA) is looking for a driven and student-centric Academic Counselor to join our growing admissions team in Mumbai. This role is ideal for professionals with strong communication skills and hands-on experience in EdTech sales or student counseling.

As an Academic Counselor, you will be the first point of contact for aspiring learnershelping them understand our analytics programs, guiding them through the admissions process, and supporting them in making informed career decisions.

Location: Andheri E, MIDC

Company: Boston Institute of Analytics

Key Responsibilities

Student Counseling & Guidance

• Provide personalized academic and career counseling to prospective students and parents
• Explain course details, curriculum, fees, prerequisites, and learning outcomes

Admissions & Enrollment Support

• Guide students through the complete admissions process including applications, interviews, and documentation
• Ensure a smooth and positive admission experience

Lead Management & Conversion

• Follow up on inbound leads and inquiries via calls, emails, and virtual meetings
• Apply effective sales and counseling techniques to achieve enrollment targets

Presentations & Counseling Sessions

• Conduct engaging online and in-person counseling sessions, webinars, and presentations
• Clearly communicate course benefits, placement support, and career opportunities in analytics

CRM & Record Management

• Maintain accurate records of counseling sessions, follow-ups, and student feedback in CRM systems

Career Advisory

• Advise students on career paths, certifications, upskilling opportunities, and job prospects in the analytics domain

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with marketing and admissions teams to improve lead quality and conversion rates

Industry Awareness

• Stay updated with current trends in education, analytics, and emerging technologies

Relationship Management

• Build strong, long-term relationships with students, parents, and educational partners

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Experience: 1+ year in sales, academic counseling, student admissions, or a similar role
• Communication: Excellent English communication and presentation skills
• Personality: Confident, energetic, customer-focused, and target-driven
• Sales & Negotiation: Strong persuasion and negotiation abilities
• Technical Skills: Proficient in MS Office; experience with CRM tools is an advantage

Why Join Boston Institute of Analytics

• Be part of one of India's fastest-growing analytics education brands
• Work in a high-impact role shaping students careers in data analytics
• Collaborative, growth-oriented, and supportive work culture
• Opportunity to grow professionally in the booming EdTech and analytics industry