Avishek Adhikari

Results-oriented professional with nearly 13 years of experience in building and nurturing student relationships within the education sector. Proven ability to drive student recruitment, enhance engagement, and foster a positive student experience. Expertise in strategic planning, marketing, and communication to achieve organizational goals and maximize student satisfaction. Adept at building strong networks and partnerships within the education community.

Assistant Manager at Universal AI University (2025-12 – Present)

• Proven track record of organizing seminars, webinars, and on-ground events in colleges and coaching institutes to enhance brand visibility and generate leads.
• Strong network across undergraduate colleges, schools, and coaching centers, enabling consistent outreach and partnership development.
• Experienced in channel partner management, including regular visits, relationship building, and lead conversion strategies.
• Skilled in student and parent counseling, ensuring a smooth and guided admission journey from inquiry to enrollment.
• Expertise in planning and executing outreach strategies to meet and exceed admission targets.
• Strong ability to analyze market trends and competitor activities, identifying new growth opportunities.
• Excellent English communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex academic information clearly.
• Demonstrated capability in handling multiple outreach projects simultaneously with strong organizational skills.
• Self-motivated professional with the ability to work independently and collaboratively, adapting to dynamic work environments.
• Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail, ensuring effective decision-making and execution.

Senior Officer Student Relationship at Brainware University (2024-09 – 2025-12)

• Developed a deep understanding of student needs and concerns within the education sector, leading to improved student satisfaction scores.
• Spearheaded the planning and execution of marketing and communication campaigns across offline and online platforms, resulting in a 15% increase in student applications.
• Led brand building initiatives and managed large-scale student engagement events, enhancing brand visibility and fostering a strong sense of community among students.
• Effectively led cross-functional teams, coordinating with internal departments and external stakeholders to achieve student recruitment and engagement targets.
• Increased student recruitment by 20% through targeted school outreach programs, informative seminars, engaging webinars, and personalized counseling sessions.
• Cultivated and maintained strong relationships with key stakeholders in the education sector, expanding the network and creating new opportunities for student engagement.
• Successfully executed off-site campaigns and participated in institutional promotions and events, representing the organization and attracting prospective students.

Senior Business Development Executive (Marketing/ Sales) at Globsyn Knowledge Foundation (2021-03 – 2024-07)

• Cultivated strategic partnerships with key stakeholders, resulting in a 10% increase in team productivity and improved market penetration.
• Conducted comprehensive market analysis to inform strategic planning, leading to more effective student outreach initiatives.
• Developed and executed innovative marketing initiatives for brand campaigns, enhancing brand awareness among target student demographics.
• Managed product portfolios and established strong business relations, contributing to increased revenue generation.

Business Development Executive (Sales & Marketing) at Nopany Group of Institutions (2018-01 – 2021-02)

• Cultivated strategic partnerships with key stakeholders, resulting in a 10% increase in team productivity and improved market penetration.
• Conducted comprehensive market analysis to inform strategic planning, leading to more effective student outreach initiatives.
• Developed and executed innovative marketing initiatives for brand campaigns, enhancing brand awareness among target student demographics.
• Managed product portfolios and established strong business relations, contributing to increased revenue generation.
• Strategically managed partnerships within the assigned zone, fostering team commitment, increasing profits, and creating a positive work environment through effective hiring, managing, coaching, and developing a high-performing Sales and Marketing Team.
• Provided in-depth analysis of markets, industry trends, competitors, and clients to improve strategic planning and decision-making, contributing to more effective student recruitment strategies.
• Developed, implemented, and executed marketing initiatives and activities for assigned brands, including campaigns targeted at specific student segments.
• Managed entire product portfolio (existing as well as all new products), liaising and building healthy relations with business partners for achieving business goals; implemented marketing strategies for promoting products as per the company plans.

Project Sales Supervisor - Decorative at Kansai Nerolac Paints Limited (2013-07 – 2017-12)

• Strategically managed partnerships within the assigned zone, fostering team commitment, increasing profits, and creating a positive work environment through effective hiring, managing, coaching, and developing a high-performing Sales and Marketing Team.
• Provided in-depth analysis of markets, industry trends, competitors, and clients to improve strategic planning and decision-making, contributing to more effective student recruitment strategies.
• Developed, implemented, and executed marketing initiatives and activities for assigned brands, including campaigns targeted at specific student segments.
• Managed entire product portfolio (existing as well as all new products), liaising and building healthy relations with business partners for achieving business goals; implemented marketing strategies for promoting products as per the company plans.

Sales Representative at Berger Paints India Limited (Prolinks) (2012-01 – 2013-07)

• Strategically managed partnerships within the assigned zone, fostering team commitment, increasing profits, and creating a positive work environment through effective hiring, managing, coaching, and developing a high-performing Sales and Marketing Team.
• Provided in-depth analysis of markets, industry trends, competitors, and clients to improve strategic planning and decision-making, contributing to more effective student recruitment strategies.
• Developed, implemented, and executed marketing initiatives and activities for assigned brands, including campaigns targeted at specific student segments.
• Managed entire product portfolio (existing as well as all new products), liaising and building healthy relations with business partners for achieving business goals; implemented marketing strategies for promoting products as per the company plans.
• Direct or coordinate an organization's financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, or increase efficiency.

Faculty Member and Student Counsellor at Bengal Nalanda College of Management (2010-02 – 2011-08)

• Managed strategic partnerships and team productivity.
• Identified opportunities for product mix optimization.
• Generated significant business monthly.

MBA in Marketing & Media – Eastern Institute for Integrated Learning in Management (2010-01 – 2010-01)

B.Com – City College of Commerce & Business Administration, Calcutta University (2007-01 – 2007-01)