Account Executive 1

ALE

41d•Hybrid

About The Position

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise is seeking a motivated Account Executive (Inside Sales) to join their USA regional team. This position is ideal for recent graduates or early-career professionals looking to build a strong foundation in enterprise technology sales. The role involves lead generation, pipeline development, and supporting the regional sales team across the USA. The company offers a multicultural and international environment with internal career opportunities, strong values, diversity and inclusion, and a flexible, hybrid work environment that promotes work-life balance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, IT, or a related field
0–5 years of experience in sales, business development, or customer-facing roles (internship experience welcome)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Organized, proactive, and detail-oriented
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multicultural environment
Knowledge of or interest in cloud communications, networking, or enterprise IT solutions

Nice To Haves

Experience with Salesforce or other CRM platforms is a plus

Responsibilities

Proactively engage with prospects and customers through calls, emails, and digital platforms
Qualify and nurture inbound and outbound leads to support field sales
Assist in preparing quotes, proposals, and basic technical documentation under the guidance of senior sales staff
Schedule meetings and demos for Sales Account Managers and Solution Architects
Collaborate with marketing on campaign follow-up and lead conversion activities
Maintain accurate opportunity records in Salesforce and support CRM data quality
Track and report on key sales metrics (activity, pipeline status, lead conversion)
Provide timely customer responses and help resolve basic commercial inquiries
Stay up to date with ALE’s product portfolio, pricing models, and vertical market positioning

Benefits

Competitive annual base salary with eligibility for performance-based bonus
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with employer contributions covering more than 90% of employee medical premiums
Four weeks of paid vacation annually
Paid holidays
Additional paid time off benefits
401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match of up to 6%
Employer-paid short-term disability coverage
Employer-paid long-term disability coverage
Employer-paid life insurance coverage
Flexible work environment supporting work-life balance through hybrid work opportunities
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Opportunities for professional development
Career growth opportunities
Internal mobility opportunities