Study Abroad - Sales Head

Company Description Microtec Educational Services is dedicated to empowering students as they take their first steps toward promising careers. The organization provides comprehensive support, personalized career guidance, and essential resources to help each student reach their full potential. Through tailored mentorship and expert insights, Microtec ensures that students are prepared to navigate their chosen paths with clarity and confidence. The team focuses on shaping futures, creating opportunities, and enabling students to become capable and informed global professionals.
Role Description The Study Abroad - Sales Head is a full-time, on-site role based in Thrissur, responsible for leading and growing the study abroad sales function. This role involves developing and implementing sales strategies for international education programs, managing and mentoring a sales team, and setting targets aligned with organizational goals. The Study Abroad - Sales Head will oversee lead generation, counsel prospective students and families, build strong relationships with partner institutions, and ensure a high-quality advisory experience. Daily activities include reviewing performance metrics, conducting outreach campaigns, coordinating with marketing for promotional activities, organizing information sessions and events, and ensuring compliance with relevant policies and regulations.
Qualifications
Strong sales leadership skills, including team management, target setting, performance monitoring, and coaching.
Experience in education consulting, study abroad counseling, or international student recruitment, with the ability to guide students on overseas education options.
Proficiency in communication, negotiation, and presentation, with the ability to engage students, parents, and institutional partners effectively.
Ability to develop and execute sales and business development strategies, including pipeline management and market expansion.
Comfort with using CRM tools, office productivity software, and data analysis to track leads and optimize conversion rates.
Bachelor’s degree in business, education, marketing, or a related field; advanced qualifications in management or international education are an advantage.
Proven experience in a target-driven environment, preferably in the education or services sector.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Knowledge of major study-abroad destinations, admission processes, and visa requirements is highly beneficial.
Commitment to ethical, student-centric advisory practices and willingness to work on-site in Thrissur.

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