Adminssions counselor

Westford University College (WUC) is a next-generation higher education institute. Learning and education at Westford have been continuously reimagined. Westford is a respected and sought-after academic institution offering advanced and tertiary qualifications in management, fashion & industry relevant ‘professional certifications’ supported with degrees, and diplomas from globally accredited bodies and universities to aspiring learners in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, the UK, Asia, and rest of the World. We offer the British curriculum inclusive of foundation level 3 to Ph.D. and DBA programs.

The ideal candidate will lead initiatives to generate and engage with business partners to build new business for the company. Oversee and generate the leads from the potential market; work as a team and direct towards closing the deal over the phone and maintain good customer relationships.

An effective and excellent communicator and have superior people skills. The candidate must be comfortable presenting the courses and services over the phone along with handling complaints and doubts.

The core goal is to assist the company’s growth by bringing potential clients and promoting the business internationally. This candidate will be focused and have strong communication skills. They should be able to think critically when making plans and have a demonstrated ability to execute a particular strategy.

Responsibilities

• Identify partnership opportunities Managing, tracking, and following up on leads by calling them to give them a brief about the courses being offered by the organization.
• Build a network that can promote and help to create better leads.
• Give counseling to the students, by helping them understand the functioning of the pathway institute and the worthiness of the courses being offered.
• Answer all the doubts that clients are having and give them a clear picture of the courses.
• Ask questions to understand customers’ requirements and close.
• Take and process orders in an accurate manner.
• Ability to meet deadlines each month.
• Enter and update the clients’ information on the company portal.
• Go the “extra mile” to meet the sales requirements and facilitate sales in the future.
• Keep records of every conversation made and note all the possible information.
• Develop new relationships in an effort to grow business and help the company expand
• Maintain existing business
• Think critically when planning to assure project success

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 3 and above years' prior industry-related business development experience
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven knowledge and execution of successful development strategies
• Focused and goal-oriented.
• Good knowledge of MS Office especially MS Excel.
• Versatile and is up to date with the trends of the market.
• Ability to adapt and learn about the courses and services offered by the institute and describe/explain them to prospects