# Business Development Executive- University Admissions (UG/PG)

> Weekday AI · Mumbai, India · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-01

**Salary:** INR 400,000–700,000

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Weekday's Client via platform

## Description

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗱𝗮𝘆'𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀

𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲: 𝗥𝘀 𝟰𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬 - 𝗥𝘀 𝟳𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬 (𝗶𝗲 𝗜𝗡𝗥 𝟰-𝟳 𝗟𝗣𝗔)

Experience: 2+ yrs

Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Job Type: Full-time

We are looking for a proactive and target-oriented **Business Development Executive** to drive student engagement, admissions counselling, and enrolment growth for higher education programs. The role combines **business development, education counselling, admissions support, relationship management, and customer engagement**.

The ideal candidate will be confident interacting with students and parents, understanding their educational goals, presenting relevant programs, and guiding them throughout the admissions journey. Strong communication, relationship-building, sales, and counselling skills are essential for success in this role.

## Requirements

Key Responsibilities

-   Engage with prospective students and parents through calls, meetings, counselling sessions, and other communication channels.
-   Conduct **admissions interviews and education counselling** to understand student interests, academic background, and career goals.
-   Provide accurate information about courses, programs, eligibility criteria, admissions processes, and career opportunities.
-   Guide prospective students through the complete admissions and enrolment journey.
-   Conduct campus tours and support student engagement activities when required.
-   Generate, qualify, and follow up on leads to achieve admissions and enrolment targets.
-   Build and maintain strong relationships with students, parents, and other stakeholders.
-   Handle enquiries, objections, and concerns professionally and provide appropriate solutions.
-   Maintain regular follow-ups with prospective students to improve conversion and enrolment outcomes.
-   Maintain accurate lead, interaction, and admissions records in the **CRM system**.
-   Track individual targets, sales activity, lead status, and conversion performance.
-   Collaborate with internal academic, admissions, and operations teams to ensure a smooth student experience.
-   Participate in outreach, promotional, and student engagement activities as required.
-   Stay updated on programs, courses, admissions requirements, and developments within the higher education sector.
-   Ensure all student interactions are handled professionally and in accordance with established processes.

What Makes You a Great Fit

-   **2+ years of experience** in business development, sales, admissions counselling, education counselling, or a related customer-facing role.
-   Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline.
-   Strong experience interacting with **students and parents** and building long-term relationships.
-   Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong interpersonal abilities.
-   Proven ability to work in a **target-oriented and sales-driven environment**.
-   Good understanding of the higher education industry and admissions processes.
-   Experience counselling students for **premium universities, colleges, degree programs, or professional certification programs** will be an advantage.
-   Strong consultative selling and relationship-management skills.
-   Ability to understand customer needs and recommend suitable educational programs.
-   Good negotiation, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
-   Strong organisational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple leads and follow-ups.
-   Hands-on experience with **CRM systems and lead management**.
-   Comfortable conducting one-to-one counselling sessions, presentations, interviews, and campus interactions.
-   Self-motivated, persistent, and comfortable working toward measurable business and enrolment targets.
-   Professional, empathetic, and student-focused approach to customer engagement.

## Apply

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