Academic Counsellor/Edtech Sales(Remote)

Company Description Specular Business Services LLP, founded in 2025 and headquartered in Hyderabad, India, is a growing digital marketing, IT services, IT staffing, and business consulting company. The organization supports startups, businesses, and enterprises worldwide with a range of digital solutions. Under the leadership of serial entrepreneur Sai Prasanna Kumar Valluri, the company emphasizes innovation, quality, and customer-centric delivery. Specular Business Services operates from multiple global locations, including Hyderabad, New Delhi, Dubai, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, and London, offering team members an international and dynamic work environment.

Role Description This is a full-time remote role for an Academic Counsellor – Edtech Sales at Specular Business Services. The Academic Counsellor will engage with prospective learners to understand their academic background, career goals, and learning needs, and recommend suitable edtech programs and courses. The role includes conducting structured counseling sessions via phone, video calls, and online platforms, managing lead pipelines, and following up with learners to support enrollment decisions. The Academic Counsellor will collaborate with sales, marketing, and product teams to align counseling conversations with current offerings, promotions, and academic requirements. Daily responsibilities also include maintaining accurate records in CRM tools, meeting or exceeding enrollment targets, and providing feedback on learner needs to improve course offerings and learner experience.

Qualifications

• Strong learner-facing skills, including Student Counseling and Career Counseling, with the ability to guide individuals toward appropriate academic and career pathways.
• Experience in Academic Advising and Education, with an understanding of curricula, learning outcomes, and edtech platforms.
• Excellent Communication skills, including clear verbal and written communication, active listening, and empathetic engagement.
• Background or interest in sales within the education or edtech sector, with comfort working toward targets and managing leads.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting, manage time effectively, and use digital tools (CRM, video conferencing, productivity apps).
• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Counseling, Psychology, Business, or a related field preferred.
• Prior experience in academic counseling, admissions, edtech sales, or student support services is an advantage.