International Admissions & Conversion Manager

International Admissions & Conversion Manager

(International Admissions Manager/Global Enrollment Manager/Student Recruitment Manager International Programs/Overseas Education Conversion Manager/Study Abroad specialist)

Location: Pune, Kolkata and New Delhi (Full Time)

As the International Admissions & Conversion Manager, you will be responsible for driving student enrollments by guiding, counselling, and converting prospective students interested in international education opportunities. You will own the complete student journey from enquiry generation to successful admission and enrollment while contributing to awareness building, revenue growth, and expansion of global education programs.

This role requires a strong combination of counselling expertise, sales acumen, and ownership mindset to ensure high-quality student engagement and consistent conversion performance.

Key ResponsibilitiesStudent Counselling & Conversion Ownership

Provide professional guidance to students and parents regarding international education options, helping them choose suitable universities, programs, and career pathways while ensuring high conversion outcomes.

Lead Management & Follow-ups

Manage assigned leads through structured engagement, counselling sessions, and continuous follow-ups to convert enquiries into confirmed enrollments.

Sales & Enrollment Targets

Take ownership of monthly admission targets and actively contribute to revenue growth through effective counselling, negotiation, and conversion strategies.

Admission Process Management

Handle the end-to-end admission lifecycle including program selection, application submission, documentation review, offer acceptance, visa guidance, and pre-departure support.

Relationship Building

Develop strong relationships with students, parents, partner institutions, and internal teams to ensure a seamless student experience.

Awareness & Outreach Activities

Participate in education fairs, webinars, campus visits, seminars, and promotional campaigns to generate qualified leads and increase brand awareness.

CRM & Pipeline Management

Maintain accurate records of student interactions, application stages, and conversion progress using CRM systems and reporting tools.

Market Intelligence

Stay updated on international education trends, visa regulations, university offerings, and competitor strategies to improve counselling effectiveness.

Collaboration with Marketing & Partnerships

Work closely with marketing and partnerships teams to provide insights on lead quality, campaign effectiveness, and student behavior patterns.

RequirementsExperience:

4 - 5+ years of experience in study abroad counselling, international admissions, student recruitment, or overseas education sales roles. Experience working with UAE, UK, Australia, Canada, or international university recruitment is highly preferred.

Skills:

• Strong counselling and consultative selling skills
• Proven track record of student conversions and enrollment success
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Target-driven mindset with ownership toward revenue outcomes
• Strong follow-up and objection-handling skills
• Understanding of international admission workflows and visa processes
• Experience using CRM tools for lead and pipeline management
• Ability to manage multiple student cases simultaneously

Additional Requirements

• Passion for global education and student success
• Self-driven professional with strong accountability
• Ability to work under performance-driven environments
• Willingness to travel for education events and student outreach programs
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Positive attitude with a solution-oriented approach