Business Development Executive

Business Development Executive (BDE) / Academic

Counsellor

Company: Indian Institute of Vedic Science (IIVS)

Website: iivs.com

Industry: EdTech / E-Learning (Vedic Science & Holistic Education)

Department: Sales & Student Admissions

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Work Mode: Work From Office

Education: Any Graduate / Postgraduate

Share Resume: [Confidential Information]

Role Overview

We are looking for a results-driven Business Development Executive / Academic

Counsellor to guide prospective learners toward the right Vedic Science, Spiritual,

Astrology, Yoga, and Holistic Education programs offered by IIVS.

This role is 100% student-centric, focused on consultative selling, counselling,

follow-ups, and enrollments through calls and digital communication channels.

Key Responsibilities

Connect with prospective students via inbound & outbound calls, WhatsApp,

emails, and CRM tools.

Understand learners career goals, interests, spiritual inclination, and learning

objectives to recommend the most suitable courses.

Deliver clear, confident course counselling by explaining curriculum, certification

value, learning outcomes, and career scope.

Handle student queries, objections, and concerns with a solution-oriented and

empathetic approach.

Drive end-to-end enrollment closures through structured follow-ups and

persuasive communication.

Maintain accurate and updated records of all interactions, follow-ups, and

conversions in the CRM system.

Manage the admissions pipeline, ensuring timely callbacks and high conversion

ratios.

Coordinate with onboarding, academic, and support teams to ensure a smooth

post-enrollment experience.

Consistently achieve and exceed monthly admission and revenue targets.

Participate in sales training, product updates, and performance reviews to

enhance counselling effectiveness.

Desired Candidate Profile

Experience:

Minimum 24 years of experience in EdTech / Education Sales / Academic

Counselling (B2C preferred).

Prior experience in course counselling, student admissions, or education

consulting is mandatory.

Communication Skills:

Strong verbal communication in Hindi & English (additional languages are a

plus).

Ability to explain complex or spiritual concepts in a simple, convincing, and

relatable manner.

Sales & Counselling Skills:

Proven ability to handle objections, build trust, and close enrollments.

Comfortable working with targets, incentives, and performance metrics.

CRM & Tools:

Hands-on experience with CRM systems, WhatsApp Business, Google

Sheets / Excel.

Organized approach toward follow-ups, data tracking, and reporting.

Personality Traits:

Student-first mindset with high emotional intelligence.

Self-motivated, disciplined, and outcome-focused.

Passion or interest in Vedic sciences, spirituality, wellness, or holistic

education is a strong plus.

Perks & Benefits

Competitive Fixed Salary + High Monthly Incentives

Performance-based rewards & recognition

Structured training on courses, counselling techniques, and sales psychology

Clear career growth path: Senior Counsellor Team Lead Manager

Work with a purpose-driven EdTech brand in the Vedic & spiritual education space

Positive, learning-focused, and growth-oriented work culture