Account Executive 1 (Virtual Office, US)

Account Executive (Inside Sales)

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise is THE place to be, if you are interested in:

• A multicultural and international company engaged in internalcareer opportunities for its employees and in corporate social responsibility.

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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.

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