VP Sales - Defined Contribution & Private Assets

Athene; Central City (NE); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus potential

Travel flexibility

Job summary

Athene and Vitera are expanding field coverage across the country. We are seeking a VP Sales, Defined Contribution to drive sales of Apollo DC private assets and Vitera guaranteed income to retirement advisors in an assigned territory.

The role requires 70%+ travel, strong relationships with DC advisors, and knowledge of ERISA fundamentals. A structured training program will support you in year one and beyond.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in retirement plan sales or related experience.
• Established relationships with retirement plan advisors and recordkeeper teams.
• Knowledge of ERISA fundamentals and defined contribution market; familiarity with private assets or guaranteed income.

Responsibilities

• Own the annual territory sales target across Apollo and Vitera defined contribution offerings.
• Build relationships with retirement plan advisors and recordkeeper field teams to drive local adoption.
• Develop and execute a territory plan with priority advisors, activity cadence, milestones, and measurable outcomes.
• Lead advisor education, field events, and finalist presentations; align with Global Wealth field counterparts.
• Use CRM data, market intelligence, and AI tools to refine targeting and maintain pipeline discipline.

Skills

Retirement plan sales

Advisor relationships

Territory planning

CRM and pipeline management

Travel planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/finance

Tools

CRM tools

Job description

Athene and Vitera are expanding field coverage across the country. We are seeking a VP Sales, Defined Contribution to drive sales of Apollo DC private assets and Vitera guaranteed income to retirement advisors in an assigned territory.

The role requires 70%+ travel, strong relationships with DC advisors, and knowledge of ERISA fundamentals. A structured training program will support you in year one and beyond.