Account Executive 1

ALE•Thousand Oaks, FL

22h•Remote

About The Position

At Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise (ALE), we deliver customized technology experiences that connect people, machines, things, and processes. Through our networking, communications, and cloud solutions, we serve businesses across a variety of sectors — from education and healthcare to hospitality and government — while advancing security, sustainability, and digital transformation. Role Overview: We are seeking a motivated Account Executive (Inside Sales) to join our USA regional team. This position is ideal for recent graduates or early-career professionals who are looking to build a strong foundation in enterprise technology sales. You will play a key role in lead generation, pipeline development, and supporting the regional sales team across the USA region.

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