Senior VP, Retirement Plan Sales – Private Assets

Athene; Colorado; On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Athene, with its Vitera affiliate, seeks a VP Sales for Defined Contribution to drive DC private assets and guaranteed income to retirement advisors across an assigned territory.

The role owns the annual territory sales target, builds relationships with retirement plan advisors and recordkeeper teams, and develops a structured plan with measurable outcomes. Travel 70%+ is required; collaborate across product, investment, and field teams.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in retirement plan sales with a track record of meeting or exceeding sales goals.
• Expertise in the defined contribution industry and ERISA fundamentals.
• Strong relationships with retirement plan advisors and recordkeeper teams.
• Willingness to travel 70%+ within territory.
• Ability to develop and execute a territory plan with measurable outcomes.

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 and a consistent activity cadence.
• Lead advisor education, field events, and finalist presentations; collaborate with Global Wealth field counterparts.
• Use CRM data, market intelligence, and AI tools to refine targeting and maintain pipeline discipline.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or a related field

Tools

CRM software

AI tools

Job description

Athene, with its Vitera affiliate, seeks a VP Sales for Defined Contribution to drive DC private assets and guaranteed income to retirement advisors across an assigned territory.

The role owns the annual territory sales target, builds relationships with retirement plan advisors and recordkeeper teams, and develops a structured plan with measurable outcomes. Travel 70%+ is required; collaborate across product, investment, and field teams.