Senior VP, DC Sales — Private Assets & Guaranteed Income

Athene; Elm (PA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus plan

Job summary

Athene is seeking a seasoned VP of Sales, Defined Contribution to lead and expand retirement plan solutions across a national territory. You will drive the adoption of Apollo DC private assets and Vitera guaranteed income, leveraging strong advisor relationships and a robust sales engine.

The role demands a deep understanding of the defined contribution market, ERISA fundamentals, and the ability to collaborate with recordkeepers and product teams.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in retirement plan sales with a track record of meeting/exceeding goals.
• Established relationships with retirement plan advisors and recordkeeper teams.
• Strong presentation skills and ability to adapt approach.
• Knowledge of ERISA fundamentals; expertise in private assets or guaranteed income.
• FINRA Series 6 and 63 or Series 7 required.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Responsibilities

• Own the annual territory sales target across Apollo and Vitera DC offerings.
• Build relationships with retirement plan advisors and recordkeeper teams to drive adoption.
• Develop territory plan with priority advisors and measurable sales outcomes.
• Lead advisor education, field events, and presentations; coordinate with product specialists.
• Collaborate with Global Wealth field counterparts to align coverage and insights.
• Coordinate with recordkeeper partners on meetings and campaigns.
• Use CRM data, market intelligence, and AI tools to refine targeting and maintain pipeline.

Skills

Retirement plan sales

Advisor relationships

Public speaking

CRM / pipeline management

FINRA Series 6/63/7

Private assets / guaranteed income

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or finance

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Athene is seeking a seasoned VP of Sales, Defined Contribution to lead and expand retirement plan solutions across a national territory. You will drive the adoption of Apollo DC private assets and Vitera guaranteed income, leveraging strong advisor relationships and a robust sales engine.

The role demands a deep understanding of the defined contribution market, ERISA fundamentals, and the ability to collaborate with recordkeepers and product teams.