- Company: Up Grad
- Location: Ahmedabad, India
- Salary: Pay not listed
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Senior Admission Counsellor at upGrad in Ahmedabad, India
Role Overview
A successful Senior Admission Counsellor excels in initiating contact with potential leads, thoroughly qualifying them, and cultivating genuine interest and necessity in upGrad’s programs and offerings. As a key member of the admissions team, you will serve as the vital link between upGrad's potential learners and our Admission Counsellors. Your primary objective is to establish a meaningful connection with the prospects and guide them through the application process.
Core Duties
- Initiate contact with potential leads and nurture relationships to increase interest in upGrad’s programs
- Qualify leads by understanding their needs, goals, and suitability for our offerings
- Cultivate genuine interest and necessity in upGrad's programs through effective communication and engagement
- Guide prospects through the application process, ensuring a smooth transition to becoming enrolled learners
- Collaborate with Admission Counsellors to ensure seamless follow-up and support for leads
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in education, marketing, or related field
- Proven experience in sales or customer service roles within an educational context
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with prospects
- Strong analytical abilities to identify potential leads and assess their suitability for upGrad’s programs
- Aptitude for managing a high volume of leads and maintaining organized records
More About upGrad
upGrad is a leading online education platform that offers a wide range of courses in partnership with top universities. Our mission is to provide accessible, high-quality education to learners worldwide. We are committed to innovation and excellence in the field of online learning.
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Working in Ahmedabad, India
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Ahmedabad is Gujarat’s largest city and district headquarters, home to the Gujarat High Court. With about 5.6 million residents (urban area near 8.9 million), it ranks among India’s biggest metros. Gujarat sits on India’s western coast with the country’s longest coastline; the state is large by area and population. Expect a major commercial hub with dense traffic and a strong education and services scene.
Gujarat is a state along the western coast of India. Its coastline of about 2,340 km (1,450 mi) is the longest in the country, most of which lies on the Kathiawar peninsula. Gujarat is the fifth-largest Indian state by area, covering some 196,024 km2 (75,685 mi2); and the ninth-most populous state, with a population of 60.4 million in 2011. It is bordered by Rajasthan to the northeast, Dadra and N
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Build the skills for this role
- Consultative selling and active listening for education counselling
- CRM hygiene, pipeline discipline, and clear written follow-up
- Product knowledge of online degrees and professional programs
- Objection handling, compliance-aware claims, and stakeholder handoffs
Prepare STAR stories on high-intent leads you converted, a time you said no to a poor-fit applicant, and coaching a peer. Be ready to role-play a discovery call for an online program and explain how you balance targets with honest guidance.
Strong fit if you enjoy structured sales-counselling in edtech, thrive on metrics, and can coach others while protecting student trust. On-site Ahmedabad work suits candidates comfortable with a busy city office rhythm.
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Listing facts
- Role Senior Admission Counsellor
- Employer Up Grad
- Location Ahmedabad, India
- Type Full Time
- Pay (from listing) Pay not listed
- Posted August 12, 2026
- Apply by September 11, 2026
- Country India
- Overview Full job description on this page (292 words)
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