VP Sales - DC, Private Assets & Guaranteed Income

Athene

Columbia (SC)

On-site

USD 200,000 - 275,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Athene is seeking a Vice President of Sales, Defined Contribution to drive sales of Apollo DC private assets and Vitera guaranteed income to retirement advisors in the U.S. This role requires building and leading a territory plan, leveraging strong advisor relationships, and collaborating with recordkeeper partners.

A structured training program supports progress in the first year, with ongoing product and investment specialist support.

Qualifications

10+ years in retirement plan sales with proven targets.
Established relationships with retirement plan advisors and recordkeepers.
Strong knowledge of advisor-led and recordkeeper channels.
Knowledge of ERISA fundamentals and private assets/guaranteed income.
Excellent presentation and communication skills.
FINRA Series 6 and 63 or Series 7.

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 depth while retaining ownership of the relationship.
Coordinate with recordkeeper partners on joint meetings, campaigns, and opportunities.
Use CRM data and market intelligence to refine targeting and maintain pipeline discipline.