Senior DC Sales Leader: Private Assets & Guaranteed Income

Athene; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 200,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus plan

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Athene seeks a seasoned VP Sales, Defined Contribution to drive Apollo DC private assets and Vitera guaranteed income across an assigned territory in the United States. The role focuses on building and converting relationships with retirement plan advisors and recordkeeper teams, while leading educational events and strategic initiatives.

Ideal candidate has 10+ years in retirement plan sales, deep ERISA knowledge, and the ability to leverage CRM and AI tools to maintain a robust pipeline.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in retirement plan sales.
• Established relationships with retirement plan advisors and recordkeeper teams.
• Strong presentation skills and ability to engage large groups.
• Knowledge of ERISA fundamentals and private assets/guaranteed income is a plus.
• FINRA Series 6 and 63 or Series 7 required.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Own the annual territory sales target across Apollo and Vitera DC offerings.
• Build relationships with retirement plan advisors and recordkeeper teams to drive local adoption.
• Develop and execute a territory plan with milestones and measurable outcomes.
• Lead advisor education, field events, and presentations with product specialists.
• Coordinate with recordkeeper partners on joint meetings and campaigns.
• Use CRM data and AI tools to refine targeting and maintain pipeline.

Skills

Retirement plan sales

Advisor relationship building

Presentation skills

Strategic planning

CRM usage

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/finance

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Athene seeks a seasoned VP Sales, Defined Contribution to drive Apollo DC private assets and Vitera guaranteed income across an assigned territory in the United States. The role focuses on building and converting relationships with retirement plan advisors and recordkeeper teams, while leading educational events and strategic initiatives.

Ideal candidate has 10+ years in retirement plan sales, deep ERISA knowledge, and the ability to leverage CRM and AI tools to maintain a robust pipeline.