VP/ External Wholesaler Bank (PAC NW)

About the role

We are driven to do more. More for our customers and the financial professionals who offer our products. If you are driven to do more and love the challenge of pursuing more, Athene is your kind of company. You will find we offer more than the basics to create an inclusive and dynamic work environment at our various locations.

Purpose & Impact

Athene is seeking a Regional Vice President / External Wholesaler to grow our presence across the Bank channel in the Pacific Northwest territory. In this highly visible sales role, you'll own territory growth by developing advisor relationships, delivering compelling retirement solutions and partnering with internal sales colleagues to turn market opportunities into results.

At Athene, you'll join a fast-growing retirement services organization with the scale and capabilities of our strategic relationship with Apollo. That combination helps us bring innovative solutions to market while maintaining a culture where people Believe in their co-workers, Engage actively, Act like owners and Make it happen. We're looking for someone who brings that same ownership mindset-moving with urgency, adapting to changing markets and continuously finding better ways to serve advisors and their clients.

Key Deliverables

• Drive territory growth: Own and execute a strategic business plan for Pacific Northwest in partnership with the Division Sales VP, increasing fixed indexed annuity and RILA sales, expanding market share, and delivering measurable results.
• Build influential partnerships: Develop and strengthen relationships with bank-affiliated financial advisors and key decision-makers, positioning Athene as a trusted partner for retirement income solutions.
• Maximize sales opportunities: Collaborate with Internal Wholesaling partners to prioritize high-potential advisors, optimize territory coverage and travel, and convert opportunities into sustainable sales growth.
• Educate and influence: Deliver compelling product presentations, advisor training, seminars, and branch meetings that communicate Athene's value proposition, strengthen product knowledge, and drive advisor engagement.
• Leverage insights and innovation: Use sales data, technology, and AI-enabled tools to identify opportunities, personalize advisor engagement, and continuously improve territory effectiveness while maintaining appropriate compliance standards.
• Act like an owner: Manage territory resources and expenses strategically, adapt quickly to market changes, and bring creative, action-oriented solutions that accelerate growth and deliver results.

What You Need to Bring

• 8+ years of relevant experience in external wholesaling, financial services distribution, annuity sales or relevant professional experience, preferred with demonstrated success growing a territory and delivering measurable sales results.
• Strong knowledge of the Fixed Indexed Annuity and Registered Index-Linked Annuity marketplace, advisor community and broader competitive landscape.
• Proven sales acumen with the ability to build trusted relationships, influence advisors and deliver engaging presentations and training to individuals and groups.
• Strategic and critical-thinking skills with a bias for action; ability to use data and emerging tools, including AI where appropriate, to identify opportunities, solve problems and adapt quickly in a changing sales environment.
• Active Life & Health license and FINRA Series 6 or Series 7, along with the ability to travel approximately 75% throughout the territory.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Location Requirement: This position requires the RVP to currently reside within the Pacific Northwest territory. Candidates residing outside the territory will not be considered.

$62,412.80 - $93,619.20 USD Annual

Pay and benefits

Annual Salary for this role is market competitive. Actual salary for all roles will be based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Depending on the role, a discretionary bonus plan or variable sales incentive may be included.

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