Account Executive

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Who is Alcatel-Lucent?

ALE International, operating under the trade name Alcatel-Lucent, is a leading multinational technology company providing networking and communication solutions which enable organizations and industries to accelerate their operational efficiencies and competitiveness. In the Cloud. On Premises. Hybrid. All solutions have built-in security, limited environmental impact and are fully compliant with data protection requirements of organizations and individuals at a national sovereignty and international industry level.

Alcatel-Lucent focuses on three pillars: Environment Sustainability, Social Responsibility, and Corporate Governance, providing technology solutions for the good of the environment, people, and business.

Over 100 years of innovation have made the company a trusted advisor to more than a million customers across the world. With headquarters in France and more than 3,000 business partners worldwide, Alcatel-Lucent achieves an effective global reach with a local focus.

Learn more about us on https://www.al-enterprise.com/en/company/about-us

Role Overview

We are looking for a motivated and commercially driven Account Executive to join our APAC team. This role is ideal for a recent graduate or early-career professional who wants to build a strong foundation in enterprise technology sales and have a ‘Hunter’ mindset.

The Account Executive will support business growth by generating leads, qualifying opportunities, developing pipeline, and supporting the regional sales team across the APAC region. The role requires strong communication skills, discipline in CRM management, and the ability to engage professionally with prospects, customers, and internal stakeholders.

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
• Follow up on marketing campaigns, events, webinars, and lead-generation initiatives to convert interest into qualified sales opportunities.
• Maintain accurate opportunity records in Salesforce and support CRM data quality
• SalesForce.com knowledge is a plus. 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
• Act as an ambassador for the company

Profile & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, IT, or a related field
• 0–2 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 English or other local languages are considered a plus depending on the assigned territory.

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 hub in Singapore
• Competitive salary, benefits, and future growth opportunities within Alcatel-Lucent

Why Alcatel-Lucent?

At Alcatel-Lucent, we provide a flexible work environment which grants a work-life balance where you can work from home if needed. As a multicultural and international company, we encourage new ideas and we provide continuous learning opportunities. By living our 3 values: Speed & Agility, Customer Centricity and Reliability, we want you to participate in exciting projects in a work environment that combines our entrepreneurial spirit and international dimension.

As we are building the future, we want to create a better world with programmes such as GoGreen, ALE Impact and TogetherForAll that take our corporate social responsibilities to the next level, and we work on these missions with pride and love. Read more on: https://www.al-enterprise.com/en/company/about-us/careers