Senior DC Sales Leader: Private Assets & Guaranteed Income

Apollo; Ohio; On-site; USD 200,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus plan

Military friendly employer

Job summary

Athene is seeking a VP Sales, Defined Contribution to drive private assets and guaranteed income solutions with retirement advisors across a national territory. The role partners with recordkeepers and internal teams to expand adoption and hit annual targets in a travel-heavy environment.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in retirement plan sales, strong DC advisor relationships, and deep ERISA knowledge. FINRA licensing is required, with a bachelor’s degree in business or finance as a baseline.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in retirement plan sales with proven goal attainment.
• Established relationships with retirement plan advisors and recordkeeper teams.
• Strong knowledge of the defined contribution market and ERISA fundamentals.
• Licensing: FINRA Series 6 and 63 or Series 7 required.

Responsibilities

• Own the annual territory sales target across Apollo and Vitera DC offerings.
• Build relationships with retirement plan advisors and recordkeeper field teams.
• Develop and execute a territory plan with priority advisors and milestones.
• Lead advisor education, field events, and finalist presentations with product support.
• Coordinate with recordkeeper partners on meetings and campaigns.
• Use CRM data and market insights to refine targeting and pipeline discipline.

Skills

DC sales

Advisor relations

ERISA knowledge

Series 6/63 or 7

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/finance

Job description

Athene is seeking a VP Sales, Defined Contribution to drive private assets and guaranteed income solutions with retirement advisors across a national territory. The role partners with recordkeepers and internal teams to expand adoption and hit annual targets in a travel-heavy environment.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in retirement plan sales, strong DC advisor relationships, and deep ERISA knowledge. FINRA licensing is required, with a bachelor’s degree in business or finance as a baseline.