Senior Business Development Executive / Academic Counsellor

About Designerrs Academy

Designerrs Academy empowers aspiring designers to build successful careers through practical, industry-relevant programs in UI/UX and Product Design. We focus on real-world skills, mentorship, and career outcomes. As we continue to grow, we are seeking driven professionals who can guide learners in making informed career decisions while contributing to the organisation’s revenue growth.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior Business Development Executive / Academic Counsellor with a strong sales orientation and learner-first mindset. The role involves engaging with prospective learners, understanding their career goals, and converting inquiries into successful enrollments through structured counselling and follow-ups.

This is an ideal role for professionals who enjoy consultative selling, relationship building, and working in a fast-paced EdTech environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage with prospective learners to understand their career aspirations and recommend suitable programs
• Manage the complete admissions lifecycle—from initial inquiry to final enrollment
• Achieve individual enrollment and revenue targets through consistent outreach and follow-ups
• Communicate with learners via calls, emails, and messages to provide accurate and timely information
• Address learner queries related to curriculum, learning outcomes, career paths, and placement support
• Collaborate closely with marketing and placement teams to align learner acquisition strategies
• Maintain accurate records of learner interactions in CRM systems
• Provide regular feedback to improve counselling processes and conversion efficiency

Eligibility & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline
• 6 months to 2 years of experience in sales, business development, or academic counselling
• Freshers with strong communication and persuasion skills may also be considered
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
• Proficiency in Kannada (spoken and written) is mandatory
• Ability to understand learner needs and convert them into enrollments
• Target-driven mindset with consistent performance orientation

Compensation & Benefits

• CTC: ₹4,00,000 – ₹7,00,000 per annum
• Incentives: Uncapped, performance-based incentives
• Paid sick leave
• Hybrid work flexibility (Work from home – 1 day per week)
• Clear growth and performance-based career progression

Job Details

• Position: Senior Business Development Executive / Academic Counsellor
• Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
• Location: Bangalore
• Work Mode: Hybrid (Office-based role)
• Work Location: In-person

Application Process

To begin your application process, kindly submit your profile using the link below:
https://designerrs.com/careers/

Our team will review applications and respond within a few days.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹400,000.00 - ₹700,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid sick time
• Work from home

Experience:

• Academic counseling: 1 year (Preferred)
• Sales: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Kannada (Required)

Work Location: In person