We are looking for a high-energy, execution-focused Senior Manager to lead a team of counsellors/managers and own outcomes across the student admissions funnel. This is a role for someone who thrives on building teams, processes, and systems from the ground up and who can move seamlessly between strategic thinking and hands-on execution.
Key Responsibilities
- Team Leadership & Management: Recruit, train, and mentor a high-performing team of counsellors/managers. Set clear individual and team targets; drive performance through structured reviews, coaching, and feedback Build a culture of ownership, discipline, and continuous learning within the team.
- Strategy and Process Building : Design and continuously refine SOPs across the student journey. Identify bottlenecks in existing processes and re-engineer them for speed, quality, and scale.Translate business goals into actionable team-level strategy and execution plan
- Execution & Operations : Own end-to-end delivery against monthly/quarterly targets (enrollments, conversions, student satisfaction). Drive daily/weekly operating rhythms reviews, dashboards, and escalations. Ensure strict adherence to timelines across applications, documentation, and deadlines set by universities and partners.
- P&L Ownership: Manage P&L by monitoring budgets, costs, profitability, and ensuring ROI on business activities.
- Project Management: Lead cross-functional projects such as new geography/destination launches, tool or CRM rollouts, and partner integrations. Define project scope, milestones, and ownership; proactively manage risks and dependencies
- Market Intelligence: Track education trends, competitors, and student preferences to enhance offerings and customer experience.
What You Bring
- MBA from a Top B-School (IIMs or equivalent) or B.Tech from Tier-1 Colleges (IIT, BITS, NSIT or equivalent) is strongly preferred.
- 4-5 years of relevant experience in sales, business development, or similar roles.
- Proven experience in managing large teams and owning business units P&L.
- Prior experience or understanding of the overseas education industry is highly preferred.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and analytical skills.
- Strong decision-making ability and entrepreneurial mindset.
What We Offer
- Industry-leading perks and benefits.
- A phenomenal work environment with massive ownership and growth opportunities.
- A young, enthusiastic team across tech, marketing, PR, editorial, social media, and events.
- A fast-paced, fail-fast culture with quick iterations and deployments.
- Opportunities to work on cutting-edge technologies.
- Access to a world-class mentorship network.
- The chance to make a direct and meaningful impact on students making life-changing decisions about their higher education abroad.
Note: This is a full-time, office-based role with a six-day work week.
Pay: ₹1,500,000.00 - ₹1,800,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
