Academic Counselor – Test Prep

Vedantu · Bengaluru

  • Experience1–2 yrs
  • SalaryNot disclosed
  • Work modeonsite
  • Posted25 Sept 2026
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About Vedantu

Vedantu is hiring in Bengaluru in education. This role looks for around 1+ years of experience.

Skills

  • JEE/NEET curriculum
  • lead conversion
  • sales counseling
  • negotiation

The role

An academic counselor at an education company guides students and parents through JEE/NEET preparation programs, manages lead conversion, and uses sales counseling and negotiation to drive admissions. The role also applies English proficiency and regional language proficiency to support informed academic decisions.

Full job description

We are looking for a dynamic and result-oriented Academic Counselor for our Test Prep business. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of JEE/NEET preparation programs, excellent communication skills, and the ability to drive the complete sales cycle through effective counseling and engagement with students and parents.

Key Responsibilities:Conduct cold calls to prospective students and parents.Handle inbound and outbound calls to counsel students for JEE/NEET programs.Provide accurate information about courses, fees, programs, and academic offerings.Manage the end-to-end sales cycle, from lead engagement to admission conversion.Achieve weekly and monthly sales targets.Follow up consistently with prospective leads to maximize admissions.Maintain accurate documentation of leads, follow-ups, and conversions.Prepare and share daily and weekly sales reports with the Team Leader.Assist students and parents in making informed academic and career decisions.

Requirements:Laptop is mandatory.Strong knowledge of JEE/NEET curriculum and student requirements.Excellent communication skills; regional language and English proficiency preferred.Strong negotiation, persuasion, and lead-conversion skills.Prior experience in end-to-end sales; experience in the education industry is preferred.Ability to work effectively in a target-driven environment.Good organizational, follow-up, and reporting skills.Comfortable working 6 days a week and in a fast-paced sales environment.