VP, Defined Contribution Sales & Private Asset Solutions

Athene; Central City (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Athene, aligned with Apollo and Vitera, seeks a VP Sales, Defined Contribution to lead retirement advisor sales in a US territory. You will drive adoption of Apollo DC private assets and Vitera guaranteed income with recordkeeper partners and wealth/intermediary networks.

The role requires 70%+ travel, 10+ years in retirement plan sales, and strong DC/ERISA knowledge. You will own the territory plan, educate advisors, and coordinate with product and investment specialists to win opportunities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in retirement plan sales.
• Established relationships with retirement plan advisors.
• Knowledge of ERISA fundamentals and defined contribution markets.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or related field preferred.

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.
• 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; partner with Global Wealth field counterparts to align coverage and win opportunities.
• Use CRM data, market intelligence, and AI tools to refine targeting and maintain pipeline discipline.

Skills

Retirement plan sales

Advisor relationships

Territory management

CRM software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/finance or related field

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Athene, aligned with Apollo and Vitera, seeks a VP Sales, Defined Contribution to lead retirement advisor sales in a US territory. You will drive adoption of Apollo DC private assets and Vitera guaranteed income with recordkeeper partners and wealth/intermediary networks.

The role requires 70%+ travel, 10+ years in retirement plan sales, and strong DC/ERISA knowledge. You will own the territory plan, educate advisors, and coordinate with product and investment specialists to win opportunities.