Inside Sales Associate - K21 Academy
Location: Remote
Shift: US Shift | 10:00 PM – 8:00 AM IST
Experience: 1+ Years
Employment Type: Full-Time
About K21 Academy
K21 Academy is a technology training and certification platform offering industry-focused
programs across Cloud, DevOps, AI, Multi-Cloud, and other emerging technologies.
Role Overview
We are looking for a Sales Executive with proven experience in EdTech sales and
technology course selling. The ideal candidate should be target-driven, confident in
consultative selling, and experienced in converting prospects into enrollments.
Key Responsibilities
● Handle inbound and outbound leads and drive course enrollments.
● Understand learners' career goals and recommend relevant technology programs.
● Conduct counselling and product/course discussions with prospective learners.
● Manage the complete sales cycle from lead qualification to closure.
● Achieve monthly sales and revenue targets.
● Follow up with prospects through calls, WhatsApp, email, and other channels.
● Maintain accurate lead and sales activity records in the CRM.
● Build strong relationships with prospective learners and ensure a smooth conversion
experience.
Requirements
● 1+ year of sales experience in the EdTech industry is mandatory.
● Technology/IT course selling experience is mandatory.
● Minimum Graduate in any discipline.
● Strong communication, negotiation, and convincing skills.
● Proven track record of achieving sales/revenue targets.
● Comfortable working in a US shift (10 PM – 8 AM IST).
● Self-motivated, target-oriented, and customer-focused.
Preferred: Experience selling programs in Cloud, DevOps, AI/ML, Cybersecurity, Data
Science, Software Development, or other IT/technology domains.
Important: Candidates without EdTech sales experience and technology course selling
experience will not be considered.
Skills Required
- 1+ year of sales experience in the EdTech industry
- Experience selling technology or IT courses
- Minimum graduate degree in any discipline
- Strong communication, negotiation, and convincing skills
- Proven track record of achieving sales or revenue targets
- Comfortable working the US shift from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM IST
- Experience selling Cloud, DevOps, AI/ML, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Software Development, or other IT programs
What We Do
NextHire Consulting is an AI-driven recruiting platform that streamlines the hiring process for companies. By leveraging AI agents for sourcing, screening, and interviewing, the platform enables teams to focus on pre-qualified finalists. It provides data-driven insights into candidate soft skills and behavioral styles, aiming to disrupt traditional recruitment models with efficient, automated, and science-based talent acquisition solutions for businesses of all sizes.
