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    Account Executive 1 (Virtual Office, US)

    ALE

    🇺🇸 United States
    Remote
    SaaS
    Hybrid
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    Posted Today
    Work Type

    Remote

    Vertical

    SaaS

    Source

    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

    Salesforce

    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

    Experience·5+ years required
    Bachelor's Degree·Required
    Lead Generation·Required skill

    Typical Day — Account Executive

    Stakeholder meetings3–5/week
    Executive presentations2–3/week
    Business cases & RFPs1–2/week
    Forecast & pipeline2×/week
    Champion coachingDaily

    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

    ARR / MRRNet Revenue Retention (NRR)CAC Payback PeriodLogo Churn vs Revenue ChurnACV (Avg Contract Value)Magic Number

    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.

    Tags

    Inside-Sales
    Sales
    Business-Development
    Lead-Generation
    Account-Executive
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    Walk me through your discovery process.

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    How do you handle a prospect who goes silent mid-deal?

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    Tell me about your largest closed deal and the sales cycle.

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    How do you build business cases for stakeholders?

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    Describe a deal you lost and what you learned.

    Template question
    Research ALE's product, recent news, and key competitors
    Prepare metrics: quota attainment %, average deal size, win rate
    Practice a 2-minute product demo pitch for a mock discovery call
    Prepare to discuss your home office setup and self-management discipline
    Review the job description and map your experience to each requirement
    Role Insights

    This 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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