Academic Sales Manager

Academic Sales ManagerExperience: 2–5 Years

Salary: ₹30,000 – ₹55,000 per month + Incentives

Location: Chennai

Employment Type: Full-Time

• Job ResponsibilitiesDevelop and execute sales strategies to achieve monthly and annual enrollment targets.
• Generate leads through calls, digital marketing, referrals, walk-ins, and other channels.
• Counsel students and working professionals about courses, career opportunities, fees, and training programs.
• Handle the complete sales cycle from lead generation to enrollment and payment closure.
• Follow up with prospective students and convert leads into admissions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with students, parents, corporate clients, and educational institutions.
• Identify new business opportunities and explore partnerships with colleges, companies, and other institutions.
• Manage and motivate the academic sales/counselling team to achieve targets.
• Monitor daily sales activities, conversion rates, follow-ups, and revenue performance.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly sales reports and share performance updates with management.
• Conduct presentations, seminars, career counselling sessions, and promotional activities when required.
• Coordinate with the training and placement teams to ensure accurate communication regarding courses and placement opportunities.
• Handle student queries, objections, and concerns professionally and ensure a positive customer experience.
• Track competitor activities, market trends, pricing, and course demand to improve sales strategies.
• Ensure achievement of individual and team enrollment/revenue targets.
• Required Skills2–5 years of experience in Academic Sales, Education Sales, EdTech, Training & Development, or Counselling.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent convincing, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Target-oriented and result-driven approach.
• Good leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to handle multiple leads and follow-ups effectively.
• Knowledge of CRM tools and MS Office/Google Workspace is an added advantage.
• Comfortable working with monthly sales and admission targets.