Inside Sales Executive

RiseUpp · Bangalore, India

We’re Hiring: Inside Sales Executive – Online Degree Programs

Location: BHIVE Workspace, HSR Layout, Bangalore

Work Mode: On-site

Employment Type: Full-time

Working Days: Monday to Saturday | 6 days/week

⏰ Working Hours: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Experience: Freshers / 0–2 years

Salary: ₹3–5 LPA + ₹3 lakh ESOP

Candidates from anywhere in India are welcome to apply, provided they are willing to relocate to Bangalore.

RiseUpp.com is an AI-powered platform for online higher education, upskilling and career growth , founded by IIT Kharagpur and IIM Trichy alumni and supported by Google for Startups and Microsoft for Startups .

With 12,000+ live programmes from 500+ universities and institutions , RiseUpp helps learners discover, compare, choose and enrol in suitable online degrees, executive programmes and professional certifications.

We are looking for confident, energetic and target-driven Inside Sales Executives to join our learner acquisition team.

You will engage with prospective learners through calls and digital channels, understand their education and career goals, recommend suitable online degree programmes , and manage the complete sales journey from initial enquiry to enrolment.

This is a B2C inside-sales and counselling role with regular follow-ups and monthly enrolment targets.

• Connect with prospective learners through inbound/outbound calls, WhatsApp and online meetings
• Understand their academic background, work experience and career goals
• Recommend suitable online degree programmes based on their requirements
• Explain programme eligibility, curriculum, fees, university details, financing options and admission process
• Counsel learners and help them make informed education decisions
• Generate, qualify and nurture prospective leads
• Manage the complete sales cycle from lead qualification to enrolment
• Follow up consistently with interested learners
• Handle queries and objections confidently
• Convert qualified prospects into successful enrolments
• Maintain accurate lead, follow-up and pipeline information in CRM
• Work towards daily, weekly and monthly sales and enrolment targets
• Deliver a professional and learner-focused customer experience

We particularly encourage applications from:

• BBA / B.Com / BA / BCA / B.Sc graduates
• Freshers and candidates with 0–2 years of work experience
• Candidates with prior experience in Inside Sales, B2C Sales, EdTech, Education Sales, Admissions, Counselling, Tele-sales or Business Development will have an advantage

• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Strong command of English and at least one of Hindi, Tamil, Telugu or Kannada
• Confidence in speaking with prospective learners over the phone
• Strong listening, questioning and interpersonal skills
• Ability to explain programmes clearly and persuasively
• Good negotiation and objection-handling ability
• Strong follow-up discipline
• Goal-oriented and comfortable working with sales targets
• Ability to manage multiple leads and maintain a structured sales pipeline
• Positive, energetic and resilient attitude
• Comfortable using CRM, Excel and digital communication tools
• Willingness to work on-site in Bangalore

• Salary: ₹3–5 LPA
• ESOP: ₹3 lakh
• Final compensation will depend on communication skills, experience and overall fit for the role

• Build your career in the fast-growing EdTech and online higher education industry
• Work directly with learners making important education and career decisions
• Structured product and sales training
• Strong learning and career-growth opportunities
• Opportunity to participate in RiseUpp’s long-term growth through ESOPs
• Clear career progression into Senior Inside Sales Executive, Team Lead and Sales Manager roles
• Work with a growing startup founded by IIT & IIM alumni

This is an on-site role at BHIVE Workspace, HSR Layout, Bangalore.

Candidates currently based anywhere in India are welcome to apply if they are ready to relocate to Bangalore.

Interested? Apply now through LinkedIn with your updated CV.