Overseas Education Counsellor
WingsToWits Consultancy
1 - 3 years
Chennai
Posted: 12/02/2026
Getting a referral is 5x more effective than applying directly
Job Description
About the Role:
The Study Abroad Counsellor will guide students aspiring to pursue higher education overseas by providing accurate information, personalized counselling, and end-to-end support through the admissions process. The role demands both empathy and sales acumen, helping students make informed decisions while meeting enrollment goals.
What you will do:
- Counsel students and parents on study-abroad opportunities across destinations like the USA, UK, Ireland, France, Germany, and Australia.
- Evaluate student profiles and recommend suitable universities, courses, and scholarship options.
- Guide students through documentation, applications, and offer acceptance processes.
- Maintain consistent communication through WhatsApp, email, and phone to ensure a smooth student experience.
- Achieve monthly and quarterly enrollment and revenue targets.
- Maintain detailed records of leads, follow-ups, and conversions in CRM systems.
- Stay updated on global education trends, admission timelines, and country-specific requirements.
- Build strong rapport with students, parents, and institutional partners to enhance trust and referrals.
What you will need:
- Experience: 1-3 years in Study Abroad / Overseas Education Counselling.
- Education: Bachelors degree in any discipline (would be great, if in: education/ management/ communication).
- Knowledge: Good understanding of at least two or more of the following markets - UK, Ireland, Australia, USA, Germany, France.
Skills Required:
- Excellent verbal and written communication (English, Tamil essential - additional languages extra perks).
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
- Proficiency in MS Office, CRM tools, and email communication.
What will you get:
- Work with an energetic, purpose-driven startup shaping international education journeys.
- Be Part of a young, dynamic and energetic team
- Competitive fixed salary with performance-based incentives.
- Opportunity to grow into Senior Counsellor or Team Lead roles.
- Exposure to diverse global education systems and scholarship frameworks.
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