Academic Counselor

About Us – UpskillNexus

We are UpskillNexus, a team of dedicated corporate industry leaders with a commitment to skill and digitally empower professionals. We upskill people in Cybersecurity and Digital Marketing to help them become prosperous. We provide high-quality, authentic, and practical training to career aspirants to develop their critical technical and digital skills along with employability skills for success in today's business world.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Sales Executive / Academic Counsellor who will be responsible for guiding students and professionals, handling inquiries, and driving admissions for our Cybersecurity and Digital Marketing training programs. The ideal candidate should have strong convincing power, excellent communication skills, and prior experience in sales, admissions, or EdTech counselling.

Key Responsibilities

· Handle leads and convert them into enrollments.

· Cold call and follow up with prospective students/professionals to ensure conversions.

· Counsel students and professionals on Cybersecurity & Digital Marketing courses.

· Explain course features, benefits, and career scope; close admissions to meet targets.

· Maintain CRM records and coordinate with the Admissions Team for smooth onboarding.

· Assist with marketing campaigns, seminars, and webinars as required.

Requirements

· Bachelor's degree.

· 6 months–2 years of experience in sales, admissions, or EdTech counselling.

· Strong convincing power, communication, and negotiation skills.

· Comfortable with cold calling and handling high-volume leads from multiple channels.

· Interest or knowledge in IT education is an added advantage.

· Excellent command over English, both spoken and written.

Salary & Benefits

· Fixed Salary Range: ₹15,000 – ₹25,000 per month (depending on experience and skills) + attractive performance-based incentives.

· Career growth opportunities in the fast-growing EdTech & IT Training sector.

· Supportive and professional work environment.

****Male/Female can apply

****Work Mode: Work from Office

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹15, ₹25,000.00 per month

Language:

• English (Required)

Work Location: In person