Senior Academic Counsellor - Team Lead Sales

Lead the Next Tech Revolution – Inspire, Impact, and Grow with NxtWave 🚀

Are you a natural leader who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment? Do you speak Telugu and have a passion for driving performance while helping youth build life-changing tech careers? This is your opportunity to take on a high-impact role at one of India’s fastest-growing Ed-Tech startups.

Work Location & Working Days:

• Work from Office – Hyderabad
• 6-Day Work Week

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of Business Development Associates and Sales Representatives to achieve revenue targets
• Monitor performance metrics and train team members to consistently improve conversions
• Counsel learning prospects, offer career guidance, and explain how CCBP 4.0 Programs can accelerate their careers
• Communicate the value and uniqueness of NxtWave’s CCBP 4.0 Programs
• Oversee the complete sales closing lifecycle, including calls, product demonstrations, closures, and post-sales engagement
• Maintain a detailed record of lead interactions and provide feedback to enhance lead quality
• Drive weekly targets related to revenue and enrollments
• Share customer behavior insights, competitor activity, and market trends with the marketing team
• Handle escalations to ensure a seamless customer experience
• Set clear targets and responsibilities for team members and ensure timely execution
• Offer quick responses and practical solutions for operational challenges

Minimum Requirement:

• At least 1 year of experience in managing a sales team, preferably in the EdTech sector
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, along with excellent interpersonal and presentation abilities
• Native fluency in Telugu and strong command of English
• A sales-driven mindset with a passion for helping learners transform their careers
• High levels of empathy, patience, and commitment
• Systematic approach to managing sales funnels, task prioritization, and achieving targets
• A desire to work in a high-growth startup environment and contribute meaningfully to its mission

About NxtWave:

NxtWave was founded by Rahul Attuluri (Ex-Amazon, IIIT Hyderabad), Sashank Reddy (IIT Bombay), and Anupam Pedarla (IIT Kharagpur), with a vision to transform India’s youth into highly skilled tech professionals, regardless of their educational background. Our flagship CCBP 4.0 programs are helping learners build successful careers in tech across the country.

In February 2023, we raised ₹275 crore, led by Greater Pacific Capital, and are also backed by Orios Ventures, Better Capital, and top startup founders. We are officially partnered with NSDC under the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship and recognized by NASSCOM, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, and Startup India.

Recognized with awards like ‘The Greatest Brand in Education’ and ‘Startup Spotlight Award 2023’ by T-Hub, we’ve built a learner base across 647+ districts. In just 2.5 years, our learners have been hired by 1700+ companies including Google, Amazon, Nvidia, Goldman Sachs, Oracle, and Deloitte.

We make tech education accessible with vernacular content and interactive learning. By teaching in students' mother tongues, we ensure higher comprehension, deeper attention, and better outcomes.

Be part of the movement that’s creating the next wave of tech talent in India. Lead with purpose, drive impact, and build your legacy at NxtWave. Apply now and be the leader who powers India’s tech transformation! 💼✨