Remote
SaaS
himalayas
About this role
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.
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 K
Tools & Tech Stack
Selling Motion
Sales Cycle
Enterprise
6–18 month cycles, complex multi-stakeholder deals
Prospecting
Hybrid
Mix of inbound leads and outbound prospecting
Buyer Persona
C-Suite
Selling to executive decision-makers
Territory
Geographic
Region-based territory assignment
Requirements at a Glance
Typical Day — Account Executive
Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.
SaaS — Interview Intel
Typical Sales Cycle
30–90 days (SMB) · 3–9 months (Mid-Market) · 6–18 months (Enterprise)
Common Buyer Objections
- "We're locked into a contract with [competitor]"
- "We built something in-house already"
- "We don't have budget until next quarter"
- "Our team won't adopt another tool"
Key Industry Metrics
Hot Topics to Reference
- • AI-native product disruption
- • PLG vs sales-led motion debate
- • Vertical SaaS consolidation
- • Usage-based pricing models
Use these insights to speak the buyer's language in interviews.
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Walk me through your discovery process.
Template questionHow do you handle a prospect who goes silent mid-deal?
Template questionTell me about your largest closed deal and the sales cycle.
Template questionHow do you build business cases for stakeholders?
Template questionDescribe a deal you lost and what you learned.
Template questionThis Account Executive position at ALE involves managing the full sales cycle from prospecting through close.
SaaS sales roles typically involve consultative selling with longer deal cycles.
This remote-friendly role provides geographic flexibility while maintaining access to a SaaS market.
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