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Atos

Global IT services, consulting, digital transformation

Sales Executive

Account Executive +1Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeJohannesburg, South AfricaNo salary listedIn-person

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

Global IT services, consulting, digital transformation

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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