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Atos

Global IT services, consulting, digital transformation

Sales Executive

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/14/2026
No salary listed
Senior, Expert
Johannesburg, South Africa
In Person
Sales & Account ManagementAccount Executive, Account Management

About the job

Requirements
  • Minimum 7–10 years of enterprise technology sales experience, including at least 5 years focused on Financial Services clients.
  • Strong knowledge of selling complex IT solutions within Financial Services markets.
  • Understanding of IT systems integration, artificial intelligence, automation, Software DevOps frameworks, cloud applications and infrastructure, and cybersecurity.
  • Ability to communicate, present, and influence credibly and effectively at all organizational levels.
  • Proven ability to drive the sales process from plan to close.
  • Deep understanding of the Financial Services industry, including Banking, Insurance, FinTech, and Capital Markets, with knowledge of digital transformation, cybersecurity, cloud adoption, regulatory compliance, data privacy, and operational resilience requirements.
  • Ability to engage with C-level executives and decision-makers through networking and relationship-building.
  • Ability to pitch offerings, articulate Atos solutions as value propositions, and address customer needs.
  • Previous experience as a sales representative or sales manager, meeting or exceeding targets.
  • Commitment to continuing education through workshops, seminars, and conferences.
Responsibilities
  • Develop monthly, quarterly, and annual sales plans aligned with the overall strategic sales plan.
  • Ensure CRM data quality and accuracy, including pipeline, closing dates, total contract value, order entry, and item offering.
  • Drive and monitor order entry forecasts and coverage for the current and next quarter.
  • Prepare and deliver presentations, proposals, and sales contracts to prospective clients.
  • Meet sales targets for order entry, revenue, and margin.
  • Implement a strategic business plan that expands the customer base and strengthens the company's market presence.
  • Identify, qualify, and pursue new business opportunities within Banking, Insurance, FinTech, Asset Management, and the broader Financial Services sectors.
  • Research customer needs and requirements and implement ideas and strategies to generate sales interest.
  • Maintain documentation on customer contacts and account updates.
  • Identify emerging markets and market shifts, and monitor new products and competition.
  • Monitor industry trends, market developments, and competitor activities to identify opportunities for growth and differentiation.
  • Generate new sales that develop into long-lasting customer relationships.
  • Develop and execute account plans for strategic customers.
  • Build and maintain executive relationships with CIOs, CTOs, CISOs, COOs, and line-of-business leaders.
  • Lead complex bid and proposal processes in collaboration with solution, delivery, and partner teams.
  • Identify opportunities for upselling and cross-selling across the Atos portfolio.
  • Manage requests for information, requests for proposals, requests for quotations, and contract negotiations.
  • Acquire new customers, grow strategic accounts, retain customers, and win multi-year contracts.
  • Deliver accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasts, maintain qualified pipeline coverage and forecast accuracy, and achieve order entry, revenue, and gross margin targets.

About the company

Atos is a global IT services and consulting firm that helps big companies and governments run and improve their digital systems. It offers services like cloud computing, cybersecurity, big data, and digital transformation, delivering these through consulting, system integration, outsourcing, and managed services to keep complex IT environments functioning smoothly. What sets Atos apart is its long history of growth by acquiring other firms, building a wide footprint across Europe and North America, and combining diverse capabilities into one large service provider. After a period of financial restructuring to reduce debt, Atos is focused on stabilizing its finances and returning to growth and more acquisitions by 2026.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Bezons, France

Founded

1997

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What believers are saying

  • Atos closed €1.25 billion senior secured notes and repaid the 1L facility in June 2026.
  • H1 2026 margin rose to 5.7%, with Genesis savings already at 112% of target.
  • Backlog reached €9.1 billion in June 2026, supporting delivery visibility into 2027.

What critics are saying

  • H1 2026 carried €384.5 million litigation provisions, including a U.S. Syntel case.
  • Atos recorded €-94 million litigation charges and €-44 million onerous-contract losses in H1 2026.
  • Revenue fell 11% organically in Q1 2026, and the remaining shrinkage threatens recovery.

What makes Atos unique

  • Atos spans sovereign cloud, cybersecurity, and public-sector digital operations across 54 countries.
  • The June 2026 Metropolitan Police win deepens its UK critical-infrastructure footprint.
  • Its EU-designed sovereign AI and cloud stack targets regulated buyers needing local control.

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Paid Vacation

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Training Programs

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Hybrid Work Options

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2 year growth

6%
Yahoo Finance
Oct 5th, 2026
Atos wins $445M contract to manage Metropolitan Police Service digital systems

Atos has secured a six-year contract worth up to £350 million with the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS), with the option to extend for two additional years. The agreement will see Atos deliver service management, application management, and application security services to support the MPS's digital infrastructure. The contract includes the potential for expansion into managed cloud and digital workplace services. Atos will maintain key business applications across the MPS technology estate, following ITIL best practices to ensure high availability and security. Jamie Hewitt, director of Digital Product Delivery at MPS, said the collaboration will provide a stable digital foundation supporting frontline policing. The partnership builds on Atos's long-standing relationship with the Metropolitan Police Service, one of the UK's most critical public sector organisations.

Yahoo Finance
Sep 17th, 2026
Atos opens AI-driven Security Operations Center in UAE with GCH partnership

Atos has partnered with Gulf Cyberfender Hub to launch an AI-driven Security Operations Center in Dubai. The facility will provide sovereign security operations with local data residency, supporting UAE organisations in strengthening cyber resilience and complying with national electronic security requirements. The SOC will serve government entities, critical infrastructure operators, and enterprises, offering locally operated monitoring, detection, and incident response capabilities. It uses advanced analytics, automation, and agentic AI to reduce mean time to detect and respond to threats. The centre will collaborate with Atos' Global Threat Research Center to deliver threat intelligence tailored to the regional landscape. The opening aligns with the UAE's national cyber resilience priorities and digital sovereignty objectives.

Yahoo Finance
Jul 23rd, 2026
Atos launches EU-designed Sovereign Cloud platform for government and critical infrastructure modernisation

Atos has launched Atos Sovereign Cloud, a next-generation application platform designed for governments, defence organisations, healthcare providers, and critical infrastructure operators. The cloud service combines enterprise capabilities with sovereign controls for data management, operational independence, and cyber resilience. Designed and engineered in the EU, the platform addresses growing demand for sovereign IT services amid stricter regional regulations. Gartner predicts over 50% of multinational organisations will have digital sovereign strategies by 2029, up from less than 10% today. The platform leverages Atos' expertise in cloud transformation, cybersecurity, and AI infrastructure. It enables organisations to modernise mission-critical applications whilst maintaining control over data, operations, and IT supply chains. The service forms part of Atos Group's integrated digital sovereignty strategy.

Associated Press
Jul 8th, 2026
Kore.ai partners with Atos to deliver sovereign agentic AI for UK enterprise

Kore.ai has partnered with Atos UK&I to deliver sovereign agentic AI solutions for regulated UK organisations. The collaboration combines Kore.ai's Agent Platform Artemis with Atos' Sovereign Agentic Studio's infrastructure and governance frameworks. The AI agents will be deployed from Atos' UK-based Sovereign Agentic Studio, targeting public sector, financial services, healthcare, defence, and critical national infrastructure sectors. The partnership aims to help enterprises move from AI pilots to production-grade systems whilst maintaining security and compliance. The initiative addresses requirements under the EU AI Act, which takes effect in August 2026, by providing governed, explainable, and controlled AI systems. Kore.ai serves over 500 Global 2000 companies, whilst Atos Group operates in 54 countries with approximately 56,000 employees and annual revenue of around €7.2 billion.

Yahoo Finance
Jun 11th, 2026
Atos doubles liquidity contract resources to $4.5M with Rothschild Martin Maurel

Atos has increased the resources allocated to its liquidity contract with Rothschild Martin Maurel from €2 million to €4 million. The amendment to the agreement, originally signed in February 2019, was executed on 11 June 2026. As of 10 June, the liquidity account held 5,000 Atos shares and €1,378,930.88. Following the increase, the account now comprises 5,000 shares and €3,829,700.00. All other provisions of the agreement remain unchanged, including conditions for suspension or termination. The increase complies with EU market abuse regulations and French commercial code requirements. Atos is a global digital transformation leader with approximately 56,000 employees and annual revenue of €7.2 billion, operating in 54 countries.