Abhilash Jha
Pune
Summary
Dynamic marketing professional with extensive experience in admissions and strategic leadership. Proven ability to develop and implement effective enrollment strategies, enhance candidate experiences, and build strong partnerships within the education sector. Committed to fostering team collaboration and driving operational success.
Overview
3
3
Languages
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Admissions
ASM Groupof Institutions
Pune
12.2025 - Current
- Managed admissions from initial enquiry through enrolment while maintaining service quality.
- Coordinated admissions review and decisions for prospective students to streamline processing.
- Monitored competitor activity and market trends to adapt recruitment strategies.
- Reviewed and updated admissions policies to match current educational regulations.
- Prepared admissions statistics reports for senior management to support planning.
- Conducted student interviews to assess suitability and offer guidance.
Director of Admissions & Placements
Akemi Business School
Pune
12.2023 - 11.2025
- Developed and executed enrollment strategies aligned with institutional goals
- Maintained relationships with educational institutions and industry partners
- Led admissions and placement teams, fostering a collaborative culture
- Enhanced admissions processes for efficiency and a positive candidate experience
- Forged industry partnerships to improve placement opportunities
- Utilized data analytics to optimize enrollment and placement strategies
Regional Head
Suryadatta Group of Institutions
Pune
11.2022 - 11.2023
- Directed promotional strategies across a network of 26 SGI colleges.
- Oversaw campus visits and the student admission process
- Developed strategies related to admissions and visibility
- Provided career guidance and trained channel partner teams
- Planned and executed new strategies to increase admissions.
- Optimized team training and staff development.
- Demonstrated outstanding product knowledge to achieve high customer satisfaction levels.
- Actively listened to stake holders to fully understand requests and address concerns.
Regional Head of Admissions
Dr. D Y Patil Vidyapeeth-GBSRC
Pune
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Managed BBA and MBA admissions across India
- Promoted institution nationally and improved visibility
- Facilitated campus visits and admission processes.
- Picked up additional tasks to aid team success in digital transformations.
- Planned and executed new strategies to increase admissions.
- Handled customer concerns and escalated major issues to the Director.
Regional Head of Marketing
Genesis Business School
Pune
11.2019 - 04.2022
- Led a team of 10 and maintained relationships with channel partners
- Managed admissions and contributed to placement activities
- Trained students for job readiness and completed 3 admission cycles
- Coordinated with sales teams to create promotional materials and sales collateral tailored to target audiences.
- Maximised outreach by implementing marketing strategies to grow customer base.
- Updated and maintained marketing collateral, including brochures, presentations, and website content, ensuring consistency and relevance.
- Conducted detailed competitor analysis to inform strategic marketing decisions and adjust tactics accordingly.
- Motivated sales staff to continuously improve strategies through competitions and personalised coaching plans.
Sales Trainee
Cafe Coffee Day
Mumbai
06.2019 - 10.2019
- Assisted in negotiating contracts and closing deals with key clients.
- Analyzed sales data to identify areas for improvement and strategized future sales approaches.
- Assisted in annual stocktaking through counting, record-keeping, and documenting.
- Demonstrated products to customers to show features and promote items.
- Promoted special offers and loyalty programmes with upselling skills.
- Shared new products and promotions with customers to encourage sales.
- Monitored competitor activity and provided reports on market conditions and trends.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Marketing
SPPU
Pune2019
Bachelor of Technology - Petroleum Engineering
UTM-MIT
Shillong2017
Class XII - Science
BNSD Siksha Niketen
Kanpur2012
Class X - Common
BNSD Siksha Niketen
01.2010
Skills
- Enrollment strategy
- Data analytics
- Team leadership
- Stakeholder engagement
- Relationship management
- Marketing strategy
- Career guidance
- Process optimization
- Customer satisfaction
- Digital transformation
Languages Known
English
Proficient
C2
Hindi
Proficient
C2
Maithili
Proficient
C2
Websites, Portfolios and Profiles
https://www.linkedin.com/in/abhilash-jha-83a03397/
Awards
- Kalam Youth Leadership Awardee 2021, International Kalam Youth Leadership Conference, KHWAB Foundation
- 2nd prize, Oil and Gas Conservation Fortnight Quiz Competition, Shillong (State Level), 01/16/16
- 3rd position, 1st South Asian Geological Student Conference Poster Competition, UPES, Dehradun (South Asian Level), 07/28/15
- 3rd position, KHANIJ 2K15 Poster Competition, RGIPT, Rae Bareli (National Level), 11/01/15
Personal Information
Date of birth: 10/03/95
Certification
- Elite Marketing(FMCG) Training.
Hobbies and interests
- Reading Books
- Traveling
- Playing Cricket and Badminton
Timeline
Head of Admissions
ASM Groupof Institutions
12.2025 - Current
Director of Admissions & Placements
Akemi Business School
12.2023 - 11.2025
Regional Head
Suryadatta Group of Institutions
11.2022 - 11.2023
Regional Head of Admissions
Dr. D Y Patil Vidyapeeth-GBSRC
05.2022 - 11.2022
Regional Head of Marketing
Genesis Business School
11.2019 - 04.2022
Sales Trainee
Cafe Coffee Day
06.2019 - 10.2019
Master of Business Administration - Marketing
SPPU
Bachelor of Technology - Petroleum Engineering
UTM-MIT
Class XII - Science
BNSD Siksha Niketen
Class X - Common
BNSD Siksha Niketen