Senior VP, Defined Contribution Sales & Private Assets

Athene; Minneota (MN); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

Athene seeks a seasoned VP Sales, Defined Contribution to lead Apollo DC private assets and Vitera guaranteed income efforts with retirement advisors across the United States. You will own territory targets, build advisor relationships, and partner with recordkeeper teams to drive adoption.

Travel is 70%+, and you bring 10+ years in retirement plan sales, strong channel expertise, and FINRA licenses. The role offers a market-competitive base salary with potential bonuses and advancement

Qualifications

• 10+ years in retirement plan sales with a track record of hitting goals.
• Established relationships with retirement plan advisors and recordkeeper teams.
• Strong command of advisor-led and recordkeeper channels.
• Knowledge of defined contribution market, ERISA fundamentals, and private assets or guaranteed income.
• Strong presentation skills and judgment; able to adapt approach.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Retirement plan sales

Advisor relationships

Channel management

Defined contribution knowledge

Presentation skills

FINRA licenses

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/finance

Job description

Athene seeks a seasoned VP Sales, Defined Contribution to lead Apollo DC private assets and Vitera guaranteed income efforts with retirement advisors across the United States. You will own territory targets, build advisor relationships, and partner with recordkeeper teams to drive adoption.

Travel is 70%+, and you bring 10+ years in retirement plan sales, strong channel expertise, and FINRA licenses. The role offers a market-competitive base salary with potential bonuses and advancement