Senior VP, Defined Contribution Sales & Private Assets

Athene; Maine; On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Athene is seeking a VP Sales, Defined Contribution to drive sales of Apollo DC private assets and Vitera guaranteed income to retirement advisors in an assigned territory. The role requires 70%+ travel within the territory and close collaboration with recordkeeper partners to identify opportunities and activate relationships.

Candidate should have strong DC advisor networks, expertise in the defined contribution industry, and knowledge of private assets or guaranteed income.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in retirement plan sales or equivalent experience.
• Established relationships with retirement plan advisors and recordkeeper field teams.
• Knowledge of the defined contribution market and ERISA fundamentals, plus experience with private assets or guaranteed income.

Responsibilities

• Own the annual territory sales target across Apollo DC private assets and Vitera guaranteed income.
• Build relationships with retirement plan advisors and recordkeeper field teams to convert partnerships into local adoption.
• Develop and execute a territory plan with priority advisors, activity cadence, milestones, and measurable outcomes.
• Lead advisor education, field events, and finalist presentations; align with Apollo Global Wealth counterparts to expand coverage.
• Use CRM data, market intelligence, and AI tools to refine targeting and maintain pipeline discipline.

Skills

Retirement plan sales

DC advisor relationships

ERISA knowledge

Strategic partnerships

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/finance

Tools

CRM systems

Market intelligence tools

AI tools

Job description

Athene is seeking a VP Sales, Defined Contribution to drive sales of Apollo DC private assets and Vitera guaranteed income to retirement advisors in an assigned territory. The role requires 70%+ travel within the territory and close collaboration with recordkeeper partners to identify opportunities and activate relationships.

Candidate should have strong DC advisor networks, expertise in the defined contribution industry, and knowledge of private assets or guaranteed income.