Key Responsibilities
1. Branch Management & Operations
- Manage the day-to-day operations of the branch and ensure smooth functioning.
- Supervise and coordinate the activities of student counsellors, telecallers and other branch staff.
- Monitor employee attendance, punctuality, productivity and performance.
- Set daily, weekly and monthly targets and ensure the team works towards achieving them.
- Maintain branch records, student databases, reports and documentation.
- Ensure professional customer service and maintain the company's standards.
- Report branch performance, lead status and admission progress to the management regularly.
2. Student Counselling & Admissions
- Counsel students and parents regarding higher education opportunities in European countries, including Italy, Germany, Austria, France and other destinations offered by the company.
- Understand students' academic backgrounds, career goals, budgets and eligibility.
- Recommend suitable universities, courses and admission pathways.
- Explain tuition fees, scholarships, admission requirements, living expenses and visa procedures accurately.
- Follow up with prospective students and convert enquiries into enrolments.
- Guide students through application submission, document collection, admission offers and subsequent visa preparation.
- Maintain regular communication with students and parents throughout the admission process.
- Ensure students receive realistic and transparent information regarding admissions and visa requirements.
3. Lead Management & Sales
- Monitor leads received through Meta advertisements, WhatsApp, telephone enquiries, walk-ins and other marketing channels.
- Ensure timely follow-ups and proper lead allocation among team members.
- Track lead conversion rates, counselling appointments, enrolments and application progress.
- Use the company's CRM and communication tools to maintain accurate lead records.
- Identify opportunities to improve conversions and achieve branch revenue targets.
- Support the marketing team by providing feedback on lead quality and student requirements.
4. Team Leadership & Performance
- Train and guide team members on counselling techniques, follow-up procedures and admission processes.
- Conduct regular team meetings to review targets and pending cases.
- Identify performance gaps and take corrective action in coordination with management.
- Maintain a disciplined, professional and student-focused working environment.
- Lead by example by personally handling important student enquiries and admissions.
5. Reporting & Accountability
- Submit daily activity reports and weekly and monthly performance reports.
- Track enquiries, counselling sessions, paid enrolments, university applications, offers and visa outcomes.
- Ensure all student documents and application updates are recorded systematically.
- Escalate operational issues, student complaints and admission-related challenges to management.
- Take ownership of branch performance and work towards continuous improvement.
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor's degree in any discipline; a relevant postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
- 2–5 years of relevant experience in overseas education consultancy, student counselling or education sales preferred.
- Prior experience managing a branch or leading a counselling team is highly desirable.
- Good knowledge of European university admission procedures and student visa documentation.
- Excellent communication, counselling, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
- Strong leadership, decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and work under targets.
- Basic computer proficiency and experience using CRM software, WhatsApp Business and email.
- Fluency in English is essential; Kannada, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, Marathi, Telugu or other Indian languages are an advantage.
Performance Expectations
- Achievement of monthly branch enrolment and revenue targets.
- Effective management and conversion of incoming leads.
- Timely follow-up with prospective and enrolled students.
- Accurate documentation and systematic tracking of applications.
- Team productivity, customer satisfaction and professional branch operations.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience and capability.
- Performance-based incentives for achieving individual and branch targets.
- Career growth opportunities within the organisation.
- Professional development in overseas education and international admissions.
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate should be a proactive leader who can independently manage branch operations, counsel students effectively, guide a team and drive admissions. The candidate must be comfortable balancing student counselling with sales targets, operational responsibilities and team management.
How to Apply: Interested candidates may submit their updated resume along with details of their relevant experience and current and expected salary.
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