About the role
About the Role:
We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven experienced Admission Counsellor who excels in a
fast-paced sales environment. You will play a crucial role in guiding prospective students toward
informed academic decisions by understanding their aspirations, recommending suitable
programs, and supporting them throughout the admissions process.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide personalized academic and career counseling, addressing inquiries on courses,
eligibility, admissions, fees, and scholarships.
Educate prospective students on program features, pedagogy, and career prospects.
Generate and manage a strong sales pipeline through cold calling and inbound inquiries.
Convert leads into enrollments while consistently meeting monthly targets.
Systematically handle applications and maintain clear communication with parents.
Follow up on enrollment confirmations and collaborate with the admissions team to
achieve targets.
Stay informed about industry trends, competitive programs, and emerging career
opportunities.
Maintain accurate records of counseling interactions in the CRM. Expand and manage a
database of prospective students.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
Any UG / PG degree Education, Psychology, or a related field with 2-5yrs experience.
Must have 2-4 years of relevant experience in academic counseling, career guidance or
admissions.
Proficiency in MS Office and any CRM tools (preferred).
Understanding of education systems, programs, and career pathways (training provided).
Fluency in English and Hindi is mandatory.
Strong interpersonal, communication, persuasion skills to drive enrollments.
Flexible for 6days working from the office with rotational weekly off.
Best in industry compensation, benefits, incentives & work environment provided.
Apna - Transforming Careers Through Technology
Since 2019, apna has connected over 60 million jobseekers with more than 250,000 enterprises
and small businesses across India. Founded by Nirmit Parikh, a Stanford graduate and serial
entrepreneur who recognized the challenges in entry-level hiring, apna has rapidly grown to
become India's fastest unicorn in 2021—achieving this milestone in just 21 months.
Backed by marquee global investors - Insight Partners, Tiger Global, Lightspeed India, Sequoia
Capital, and GSV, we're revolutionizing livelihood creation across India.
Apna advantage - Education with Guaranteed Outcomes
We're expanding beyond job matching with our new EdTech vertical that delivers:
1. Premium Online Education: Partnerships with top-tier universities offering
UGC-accredited undergraduate and postgraduate programs
2. Career Success Ecosystem: Leveraging our network of 700,000+ recruiters to provide
real job interviews
3. Personalized Career Journeys: Dedicated career facilitators, AI-powered job
preparation tools, and guaranteed interviews
Why Join Our Mission
Massive Market Potential: Over 3-4L students pursue online degrees annually in India
and this is growing 50% every year
Consumer Impact Legacy: Build a consumer-facing business that transforms lives
Exponential Growth Trajectory: Early-stage opportunity in a rapidly expanding market
Competitive Advantage: Our platform makes degree programs with job guarantees
uniquely sellable
Elite Team Environment: Collaborate with experts across product, operations, and
engineering
Wealth Creation Potential: Join during our early high-growth phase
Meaningful Impact of work: Deliver genuine value by connecting education directly to
career outcomes.
Join us in creating the future of career advancement in India’s talent workforce!!
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Originally posted on Himalayas