Senior VP, Defined Contribution & Guaranteed Income Sales

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

Job summary

Athene is seeking a VP of Sales for Defined Contribution private assets and Vitera guaranteed income. The role drives national advisor relationships, coordinates with recordkeepers, and leads strategic territory planning.

You will leverage deep DC market knowledge, build partnerships, and manage a high-impact sales pipeline across multiple channels, with substantial travel and a market-competitive base salary.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in retirement plan sales or related experience.
• Established relationships with retirement plan advisors and recordkeeper teams.
• Strong presentation and communication skills for individual and group settings.
• Knowledge of ERISA fundamentals and retirement markets.

Responsibilities

• Own the annual territory sales target across Apollo and Vitera offerings.
• Develop and execute a territory plan with priority advisors and measurable outcomes.
• Lead advisor education, field events, and presentations with product specialists as needed.
• Collaborate with Global Wealth field counterparts to align coverage and win together.
• Coordinate with recordkeeper partners on campaigns and opportunities.
• Use CRM data and market insights to refine targeting and maintain pipeline discipline.

Skills

Retirement plan sales

Relationship building with advisors

Presentation skills

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/finance

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Athene is seeking a VP of Sales for Defined Contribution private assets and Vitera guaranteed income. The role drives national advisor relationships, coordinates with recordkeepers, and leads strategic territory planning.

You will leverage deep DC market knowledge, build partnerships, and manage a high-impact sales pipeline across multiple channels, with substantial travel and a market-competitive base salary.