Senior DC Sales Leader: Private Assets & Guaranteed Income

Athene; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

Athene is seeking a senior Sales executive to lead Defined Contribution efforts, driving private assets and Vitera guaranteed income sales to retirement advisors across an assigned territory. The role emphasizes building advisor relationships, leveraging recordkeeper partnerships, and meeting aggressive annual targets.

The position requires deep DC industry knowledge, strong presentation skills, and a track record of exceeding sales goals.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in retirement plan sales.
• Established relationships with retirement plan advisors and recordkeeper teams.
• Strong advisor-led and channel knowledge.
• FINRA Series 6 and 63 or Series 7 required.
• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales of Apollo DC private assets and Vitera guaranteed income to retirement advisors in an assigned territory.
• Collaborate with recordkeeper partners to identify opportunities and drive advisor adoption.
• Own the annual territory sales target across Apollo and Vitera DC offerings.
• Build relationships with retirement plan advisors and recordkeeper field teams to drive local adoption.
• Develop and execute a territory plan with priority advisors, cadence, milestones, and measurable sales outcomes.
• Lead advisor education, field events, and finalist presentations; bring in product experts for depth.
• Partner with Apollo’s Global Wealth field counterparts to align coverage and win together.
• Coordinate with recordkeeper partners on meetings, campaigns, and opportunities.
• Use CRM data, market intelligence, and AI tools to refine targeting and maintain pipeline discipline.

Skills

Retirement plan sales

Advisor relationships

Presentation skills

FINRA licenses (6/63 or 7)

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/finance

Job description

Athene is seeking a senior Sales executive to lead Defined Contribution efforts, driving private assets and Vitera guaranteed income sales to retirement advisors across an assigned territory. The role emphasizes building advisor relationships, leveraging recordkeeper partnerships, and meeting aggressive annual targets.

The position requires deep DC industry knowledge, strong presentation skills, and a track record of exceeding sales goals.