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ABOUT THE ROLEThe Academic Advisor role is a crucial part of LEAD’s Excellence Team. This role directly works with teachers and school leaders to ensure effective implementation of LEAD’s academic system in partner schools. Through training, coaching, monitoring, and collaboration, the Academic Advisor ensures student outcomes are met while helping to scale LEAD’s mission of delivering excellent education to every child.WHO WE’RE LOOKING FORExperience: 4–6 years of experience in EdTech or other industries, particularly in B2B, institutional, or corporate solution sales. Demonstrated top quartile performance with formal recognition. Strong ability in sales pipeline management, lead generation, contract negotiation, and client onboarding.Experience:● 3+ years in academic support and teacher training, or 3–5 years of K-10 teaching experience (Teacher, Principal, Academic Coordinator), or 1–2 years of fellowship experience (e.g., Teach For India) plus 2–3 years of post-fellowship experience 2+ years of managing teacher teams● Experience in EdTech or Schoolteacher academic operations/consulting roles● Must be open to traveling 15–20 days per monthEducational Background: Bachelor’s degree (B.Ed or M.Ed preferred)Technical & Functional Skills:● Strong training and facilitation experience in pedagogy and curriculum implementation● Skilled in data-driven discussions and performance tracking● Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and collaborate across large, diverse teams● Excellent communication and relationship-building skillsWHAT YOU’LL DO● Build and manage a strong sales pipeline for customer acquisition● Understand school owner personas and align LEAD solutions to their specific needs● Deliver compelling product demos and academic discussions with prospects● Negotiate and close contracts ensuring mutual value and alignment with LEAD’s mission● Ensure seamless handover to Key Account Management (KAM) and support operational transition● Maintain timely and accurate CRM entries for visibility and tracking● Collaborate with marketing for effective lead generation campaigns● Stay up to date on competitor offerings, customer trends, and education industry dynamics● Rigorously follow and contribute to the LEAD sales processWHAT WE VALUE● Honesty, integrity, and a strong work ethic● Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills● Highly organized, efficient, and goal-oriented● Curious, open-minded, and eager to innovate● Resilient under pressure with a proven track record of meeting deadlines● Strong problem-solving capabilities and proactive communication