Senior VP, DC Sales & Private Assets

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

Job summary

Athene seeks a VP Sales, Defined Contribution to drive DC private assets and Vitera guaranteed income with retirement advisors across the United States. The role emphasizes building strong advisor relationships and achieving sales targets, with 70%+ travel and collaboration with field partners.

You will report to the Head of DC Wealth Distribution and work with an internal wholesaler, contributing to strategic initiatives in private assets and guaranteed income.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in retirement plan sales or equivalent experience.
• Established relationships with retirement plan advisors and recordkeeper teams.
• Strong presentation and communication skills; FINRA license requirements.
• Knowledge of defined contribution market and either private assets or guaranteed income.

Responsibilities

• Own the annual territory sales target across Apollo and Vitera DC offerings.
• Build relationships with retirement plan advisors and recordkeeper teams to convert partnerships into local adoption.
• Develop and execute a territory plan with milestones and measurable sales outcomes.
• Lead advisor education, field events, and presentations; coordinate with product specialists as needed.
• Collaborate with Apollo’s Global Wealth field counterparts to align coverage and insights.
• Coordinate with recordkeeper partners on joint meetings and campaigns.
• Leverage CRM data and AI tools to refine targeting and maintain pipeline discipline.

Skills

Retirement plan sales

Advisor relationships

Presentation skills

FINRA Series 6/63 or 7

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or finance

Tools

CRM software

AI tools

Job description

Athene seeks a VP Sales, Defined Contribution to drive DC private assets and Vitera guaranteed income with retirement advisors across the United States. The role emphasizes building strong advisor relationships and achieving sales targets, with 70%+ travel and collaboration with field partners.

You will report to the Head of DC Wealth Distribution and work with an internal wholesaler, contributing to strategic initiatives in private assets and guaranteed income.