VP, DC Sales & Private Assets Growth

Apollo Global Management, Inc.; Oregon; On-site; USD 200,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus plan

Job summary

Athene seeks a VP Sales, Defined Contribution to drive Apollo DC private assets and Vitera guaranteed income in an assigned territory. The role targets strong relationships with retirement plan advisors and recordkeepers, with significant travel expectations.

You will lead territory planning, advisor education, and collaboration with product experts to secure opportunities, while leveraging ERISA knowledge and 10+ years in retirement plan sales.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in retirement plan sales or related field.
• Established advisor and recordkeeper relationships within territory.
• Strong understanding of DC industry and ERISA basics.
• Ability to present to individuals and groups with credibility.

Responsibilities

• Own the annual territory sales target across the full Apollo and Vitera defined contribution offering.
• Build relationships with retirement plan advisors and recordkeeper field teams, converting national partnerships and platform approvals into local adoption.
• Develop and execute a territory plan with priority advisors, a consistent activity cadence, pipeline milestones, and measurable sales outcomes.
• Lead advisor education, field events, and finalist presentations; bring in product specialists for technical depth while retaining ownership of the relationship.
• Partner collaboratively and strategically with Apollo’s Global Wealth field counterparts to align coverage, share market insights, and win together.
• Coordinate with recordkeeper partners on joint meetings, campaigns, and opportunities.
• Use CRM data, market intelligence, and AI tools where appropriate to refine targeting and maintain pipeline discipline.

Skills

Retirement plan sales

Advisor relationships

Presentation skills

Private assets knowledge

Guaranteed income knowledge

FINRA Series 6/63 or 7

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/finance or related field

Job description

Athene seeks a VP Sales, Defined Contribution to drive Apollo DC private assets and Vitera guaranteed income in an assigned territory. The role targets strong relationships with retirement plan advisors and recordkeepers, with significant travel expectations.

You will lead territory planning, advisor education, and collaboration with product experts to secure opportunities, while leveraging ERISA knowledge and 10+ years in retirement plan sales.