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 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 res