JOB SCOPE The ideal candidate for this role is a proven sales performer adept in direct-toconsumer consultative sales who excels at working with high ticket size products. As an upGrad Admission Counsellor [AC], you will help prospective learners find the right educational course to upskill themselves and progress in their careers. You will guide them through the decision-making process and persuade them to enroll in upGrad programs. RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES  Act as a mentor and guide for potential learners, offering career advice and insights into how upGrad can accelerate their professional journey.  Provide personalized career counseling to potential learners, assisting them in charting their career trajectory and demonstrating how upGrad can facilitate their goals.  Meet weekly enrollment, revenue, and collection targets to contribute to the overall success of the organization.  Establish the unique value and effectiveness of upGrad’s online/blended learning model to potential learners.  Manage the complete sales lifecycle for assigned leads, including initiating contact, conducting product demonstrations, closing sales, and nurturing post-sales relationships.  Maintain a comprehensive database of lead interactions within the CRM system, offering continual feedback to the marketing team to enhance lead quality. BASIC ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA  Minimum of 2 to 5 years of B2C sales experience, with at least 1 year spent in a single company.  Prior experience in selling education products [Preferred].  *Minimum graduation or above, with qualifications from relevant backgrounds preferred: o For Data/Tech/AI programs: Engineering, Computer Science, BCA. o For Management programs: BBA, Management, BSc, BCom & any other graduation program.  Previous experience working a 6-day work week.  Currently working in the capacity of an individual contributor.  Proven track record of meeting targets in the existing company. *Note: Graduation is a requirement for the role, but exceptions may be made for candidates unable to complete their degree due to specific circumstances, provided they meet all other required criteria. SKILLS  Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong interpersonal and presentation abilities. 2 EXPERIENCE RANGE 2 to 5 years of sales experience with a minimum of 1 year spent in the same company. REMUNERATION Based on your current CTC / Competitive as per industry standards  Ability to listen effectively, build trust with potential learners, and approach situations with patience and empathy.  Ability to persuade learners towards enrolling in courses while ethically influencing their decisions.  Basic proficiency in MS Office Suite & CRM management for administrative tasks and reporting requirements. KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS  Minimum 120 minutes of talk time over calls per day.  Conduct 1-2 virtual sessions (VCs) per day, each lasting at least 60 minutes.  Connect with a minimum of 40% of your leads each day i.e., a minimum of 4 to 5 dials on every lead.  Consistently meeting and exceeding weekly revenue targets.