## Proven counsellor? Bring your skill to a brand people trust. We're hiring **experienced Academic Counsellors** in Belagavi to work on the **upGrad program** — a leading name in career-focused higher education and upskilling. You'll be on **ATIL's payroll**, running counselling and enrolments for the upGrad program: owning a book of warm leads, guiding learners to the right course, and closing enrolments at a high, honest conversion rate. If you've done education counselling, edtech inside sales, or any consultative tele-sales, this is a role where your experience is rewarded — with a higher fixed salary, **uncapped incentives**, and warm leads instead of cold lists. **1–4 years experience · Belagavi · On-site · Warm leads provided.** ## What you'll actually do - **Own a pipeline of warm leads** — learners who have already expressed interest, generated by ATIL's marketing campaigns - **Run consultative counselling calls** — quickly understand each learner's background, goals, and constraints, and recommend the right upGrad program honestly - **Handle objections and financing conversations** confidently — fees, EMIs, outcomes, time commitment - **Drive enrolments against monthly targets**, maintaining a strong, clean conversion rate - **Follow up with discipline** across multi-touch journeys — the follow-up is where experienced counsellors win - **Keep the CRM accurate** and your pipeline forecastable - **Mentor newer counsellors** informally and share what works ## Who we're looking for - **1–4 years of experience** in academic/education counselling, edtech inside sales, or consultative tele-sales - A **track record of hitting enrolment or sales targets** — you can talk about your numbers - **Excellent communication** in **English, Hindi, and Kannada** (or a strong mix) — you build trust fast and handle objections calmly - **Comfort with a CRM** and pipeline discipline — you manage your own follow-ups reliably - A **consultative, ethical approach** — you guide learners to the right decision, not just any decision - Based in (or willing to relocate to) **Belagavi** for an on-site role ## Nice to have - Direct experience with **upGrad, edtech, or higher-education programs** - Experience selling **high-ticket courses or degrees** with EMI/financing conversations - Exposure to lead-management tools, dialers, or sales dashboards - A history of **top-quartile conversion rates** on warm leads ## What you'll get - **Fixed salary of ₹4.0–6.0 LPA** (based on experience) plus **uncapped enrolment incentives** — top closers earn significantly more - **Warm, high-intent leads** from ATIL's marketing — you spend your time counselling, not chasing cold lists - A respected education brand behind you, which makes every conversation easier - A clear path to **Senior Counsellor and Team Lead** roles as you deliver - A fast-growing Belagavi company that invests in its people ## Growth path - **0–12 months:** Academic Counsellor — own your book, exceed targets, maximise incentives - **12–24 months:** Senior Academic Counsellor — the toughest leads, the highest incentives, informal mentoring - **24 months+:** Team Lead — own a counselling team, its pipeline, and its numbers ## About ATIL We're a **Belagavi-based growth company** — 150+ brands, ₹150 Cr+ in revenue driven — running performance marketing, technology, and counselling operations for leading brands and education programs like **upGrad**. You'll be on ATIL's payroll, in a team that pairs strong marketing (so your leads are warm) with proper support and a real growth ladder. ## How to apply Send your CV to **[[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])** or WhatsApp us at **[+91 78996 91593](https://wa.me/917899691593?text=Hi%2C%20I%27d%20like%20to%20apply%20for%20the%20Academic%20Counsellor%20(Experienced)%20role)** with the subject **"Academic Counsellor (Experienced) — Belagavi."** Include your current or most recent conversion rate and monthly enrolment numbers — we love to see the proof.