NxtWave - Regional Admissions Head

Regional Admissions Head - Tamil

About NxtWave:

NxtWave is one of India's fastest-growing ed-tech startups, revolutionizing the 21st-century job market. NxtWave is transforming youth into highly skilled tech professionals through its CCBP 4.0 programs, regardless of their educational background. NxtWave is founded by Rahul Attuluri (Ex-Amazon, IIIT Hyderabad), Sashank Reddy (IIT Bombay), and Anupam Pedarla (IIT Kharagpur). Supported by Orios Ventures, Better Capital, and marquee angels, NxtWave raised $33 million in 2023 from Greater Pacific Capital. As an official partner of NSDC (under the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Govt. of India) and recognized by NASSCOM, NxtWave has earned a reputation for excellence.

Prestigious recognitions include:

Technology Pioneer 2024 by the World Economic Forum (one of only 100 startups globally) Startup Spotlight Award of the Year 2023 by T-Hub Best Tech Skilling EdTech Startup of the Year 2022 by Times Business Awards. The Greatest Brand in Education by URS Media Founders featured in Forbes India 30 Under 30 (2024) for contributions to tech education

NxtWave breaks learning barriers by offering vernacular content for better comprehension and retention. We now have paid subscribers from 650+ districts across India. Our learners are hired by 2000+ companies, including Amazon, Accenture, IBM, Bank of America, TCS, Deloitte, and more.

About NIAT (NxtWave Institute of Advanced Technologies):

Launched in 2024, NIAT is our ambitious on-ground initiative to bring NxtWave's advanced tech skilling programs to physical campuses across India. In its debut year, NIAT secured 1,050+ admissions. In 2025, we're scaling to 10,000+ admissions across 10+ cities. As NIAT expands, regional admissions teams will play a crucial role in delivering enrollment excellence and shaping the next phase of India's digital workforce. Read more about us in the news - Economic Times | CNBC | YourStory | VCCircle

Job Description: Regional Admissions Head

We are hiring a results-oriented Regional Admissions Head to lead our regional inside sales team and deliver exceptional enrollment outcomes. The ideal candidate brings strong people management skills, a deep understanding of sales KPIs, and an execution-first mindset. You'll drive performance, motivate the team, and ensure excellence in counseling and conversion.

Key Responsibilities:

- Own regional admissions targets and drive end-to-end conversion from leads to enrollments.

- Build, lead, and manage a team of Admission Managers and Counselors.

- Track daily/weekly metrics across calls, connects, demos, and closures to drive performance.

- Monitor pitch quality and SOP adherence through regular audits, shadowing, and feedback sessions.

- Coach and mentor team members to improve individual productivity and quality.

- Collaborate with central functions (Marketing, Academics, Tech) to ensure lead quality and funnel flow.

- Improve candidate experience and reduce lead leakage through daily engagement and interventions.

- Report performance to VP - Admissions and contribute to forecasting and strategic planning.

Requirements:

- 6-10 years of experience in inside sales or admissions; at least 2+ years in a team leadership role.

- Proven experience in handling high-velocity B2C admissions/sales cycles.

- Strong CRM hygiene and KPI tracking discipline.

- Great communication and coaching skills to build a motivated team.

Skills Must-Have:

- Team management experience, ideally across city/regional operations.

- Data-driven approach to daily funnel reviews and action planning.

- Strong energy, ownership, and problem-solving capabilities.

Good-to-Have:

- EdTech/B2C startup experience.

- Experience with sales training, onboarding, and performance coaching.

- Understanding of lead segmentation and counselor allocation models.