Account Executive (Inside Sales)
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise is THE place to be, if you are interested in:
- A multicultural and international company engaged in internal career opportunities for its employees and in corporate social responsibility.
- Strong values accompanied by diversity and inclusion that lie at the heart of who we are and what we do.
- Flexible and hybrid work environment on all our sites which grants a work-life balance.
What is my role?
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.
What am I responsible for?
- 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
What are my qualifications?
- 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
- Experience with Salesforce or other CRM platforms is a plus
What do we offer?
At Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise, we believe our employees are our greatest asset. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support your professional growth, financial security, health, and overall well-being.
Our total rewards package includes:
- 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, along with paid holidays and additional paid time off benefits.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match of up to 6% to help you plan for your future.
- Employer-paid short-term disability and long-term disability coverage.
- Employer-paid life insurance coverage.
- Flexible work environment supporting work-life balance through hybrid work opportunities where applicable.
- Employee assistance program (EAP) providing confidential support and resources for employees and their families.
- Opportunities for professional development, career growth, and internal mobility within a global technology organization.
- A diverse and inclusive workplace culture built around collaboration, innovation, and respect.
At Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise, you will have the opportunity to work in a multicultural, global environment while contributing to innovative solutions that connect people, businesses, and communities around the world.