Account Executive (Inside Sales)

About ALE:

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 EUNO 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 EUNO region.

Key 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

Profile & 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


• Fluent in Germany, English,  and French is a plus

What We Offer:

• A launchpad for a successful sales career in a global technology company


• Hands-on training, mentoring, and exposure to real client engagements


• A collaborative team environment in our regional


• Competitive salary, benefits, and future growth opportunities within ALE

Department: Sales

Reports To: Martin Meise