Senior DC Sales Leader - Private Assets & Guaranteed Income

Athene

Idaho

On-site

USD 180,000 - 260,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Job summary

Athene seeks a VP Sales, Defined Contribution to drive the sale of Apollo DC private assets and Vitera guaranteed income to retirement advisors in an assigned territory. You will work closely with recordkeeper partners and their field organizations to identify opportunities, activate relationships, and drive advisor adoption.

The role requires 70%+ travel within the territory and a background in defined contribution with strong advisor networks.

Qualifications

10+ years in retirement plan sales or equivalent experience.
Strong relationships with retirement plan advisors and recordkeeper teams.
Knowledge of the defined contribution market, ERISA fundamentals, and expertise in private assets or guaranteed income.

Responsibilities

Own the annual territory sales target across Apollo and Vitera defined contribution offering.
Build relationships with retirement plan advisors and recordkeeper field teams.
Develop and execute a territory plan with priority advisors, a consistent activity cadence, pipeline milestones, and measurable sales outcomes.
Lead advisor education, field events, and finalist presentations.
Partner with Apollo’s Global Wealth field counterparts to align coverage and win together.
Use CRM data, market intelligence, and AI tools where appropriate to refine targeting and maintain pipeline discipline.