DC Private Assets & Guaranteed Income Sales Lead

Apollo; Orangeburg (SC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Apollo, with Vitera, seeks a VP Sales, Defined Contribution to drive retirement advisor partnerships and the adoption of Apollo DC private assets and Vitera guaranteed income across an assigned territory.

The role requires strong DC advisor relationships, expertise in the defined contribution market, and willingness to travel 70% within the territory. A structured training program starts in year one, backed by product and investment specialists.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in retirement plan sales with a track record of meeting or exceeding goals.
• Established relationships with retirement plan advisors and recordkeeper field teams.
• Knowledge of defined contribution market and ERISA fundamentals; private assets or guaranteed income knowledge a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own the annual territory sales target across Apollo and Vitera defined contribution offerings.
• Build relationships with retirement plan advisors and recordkeeper field teams.
• Develop and execute a territory plan with priorities and measurable milestones.
• Lead advisor education, field events, and finalist presentations.
• Collaborate with Apollo’s Global Wealth field counterparts to align coverage.
• Use CRM data, market intelligence, and AI tools to refine targeting and pipeline discipline.

Skills

Territory sales

Relationship building

Advisor education

CRM usage

Travel 70%

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/finance or related field

Equivalent professional experience

Tools

CRM systems

AI tools

Job description

Apollo, with Vitera, seeks a VP Sales, Defined Contribution to drive retirement advisor partnerships and the adoption of Apollo DC private assets and Vitera guaranteed income across an assigned territory.

The role requires strong DC advisor relationships, expertise in the defined contribution market, and willingness to travel 70% within the territory. A structured training program starts in year one, backed by product and investment specialists.