Education Counsellor - Internship

About Ampersand International Mobility

Ampersand International Mobility is a global workforce mobility company committed to enabling international career opportunities through structured training, compliance, and ethical placement practices. We partner with global employers, training institutions, and ecosystem stakeholders to create scalable talent mobility pathways.

Internship Purpose

We are looking for a highly driven Inside Sales Intern to support the sales team in engaging, counseling, nurturing, and converting leads into enrollments for AIMs international placement programs. The internship is designed to provide hands-on exposure to inside sales, candidate counseling, CRM management, and the international mobility business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Engagement & Conversion Handle inbound and outbound leads generated through marketing campaigns, partners, and digital channels.
• Candidate Counseling – Engage prospective candidates and understand their aspirations, eligibility, and interest in overseas career opportunities.
• Program Pitching – Explain AIM’s international programs, including global job opportunities, structured training and placement support, visa/documentation assistance, and end-to-end mobility solutions.
• Follow-ups & Lead Nurturing – Conduct timely follow-ups, maintain candidate engagement, and support movement of leads through the sales funnel.
• CRM Management – Update lead status, follow-ups, candidate information, and conversion data accurately in the CRM.
• Sales Targets & KPIs – Work towards defined daily/weekly/monthly activity and conversion targets with a strong focus on learning and performance.
• Candidate Relationship Management – Build trust through clear and transparent communication and address basic queries related to programs, costs, timelines, and outcomes.
• Internal Coordination – Coordinate with operations, documentation, and program teams to ensure accurate handover of candidate information after conversion.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Sales orientation and persuasion ability
• Ability to handle objections and learn closing techniques
• Target-driven approach with ownership and accountability
• Good interpersonal and counseling skills
• Basic CRM and data management skills
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment

Eligibility

• Freshers and students/recent graduates with an interest in sales, counseling, international education, recruitment, or mobility are encouraged to apply.
• Prior exposure to Inside Sales, Tele-Sales, EdTech, Overseas Education, or Recruitment will be an advantage.

Internship Structure

• Duration: 2–3 months, depending on performance and business requirements.
• Stipend: 10,000 per month (fixed).
• The intern will receive structured on-the-job exposure to lead handling, candidate counseling, CRM usage, follow-ups, and sales conversion.
• Performance will be reviewed throughout the internship based on sales activity, lead engagement, follow-up discipline, conversion performance, communication, CRM hygiene, and overall ownership.

Performance-Based Pre-Placement Offer (PPO)

High-performing interns may be considered for a Pre-Placement Offer (PPO) with Ampersand International Mobility at the end of the internship. The PPO is not automatic and will be based on demonstrated performance, business requirements, and overall suitability for the full-time Inside Sales role.

• Achievement against assigned sales and activity KPIs
• Lead conversion and follow-up effectiveness
• Quality of candidate counseling and communication
• CRM accuracy and process adherence
• Consistency, discipline, ownership, and attendance
• Ability to learn, take feedback, and demonstrate improvement
• Overall contribution and fit with the team and organization

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to be part of a high-growth global mobility organization
• Hands-on experience in international career pathways and inside sales
• Exposure to a fast-paced, entrepreneurial work environment
• Opportunity to work closely with experienced sales and business teams
• Potential opportunity for a full-time role through a performance-based PPO

How to Apply

Interested candidates may send their applications via email at [email protected]