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:
Accountabilities:
Work closely with VP/Division Sales Manager to develop an appropriate business plan to maximize sales and meet business growth objectives.
Work in conjunction with Internal Wholesalers to identify producer needs, develop an extensive and productive travel schedule with rotations within the assigned territory, and build a results-oriented strategy for implementation.
Work in conjunction with Internal Wholesaling Partner to identify and build a business plan.
Build and maintain producer relationships to keep them informed of market and product changes and enhancements.
Conduct product and sales training through individual and group training sessions, seminars, workshops and branch meetings.
External wholesaling position to work with the Direct IBDs to increase the sale of fixed indexed annuities.
Identify and develop new advisors while strengthening relationships with existing advisors.
Increase sales through field activity and in-person meetings.
Provide sales ideas and client solutions.
Strategically plan and manage deployment of resources for the territory through marketing and sales initiatives, and budgeting & expense responsibilities.
Qualifications and Experience:
10 years' prior wholesaling experience.
Knowledge of Fixed Indexed and Registered-Indexed Linked Annuity Marketplace.
Life & Health License and FINRA Series 6 or Series 7
Proven ability in growing a region as measured by sales results.
Proven sales acumen and presentation skills.
75% travel required.
Ability to adapt to constant changing environments.
Excellent knowledge of the advisor community and industry.
$62,412.80 - $93,619.20 USD Annual
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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Skills Required
- 10 years' prior wholesaling experience
- Knowledge of Fixed Indexed and Registered-Indexed Linked Annuity Marketplace
- Life & Health License and FINRA Series 6 or Series 7
- Proven ability in growing a region, measured by sales results
- Proven sales acumen and presentation skills
- 75% travel required
Athene Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Athene and has not been reviewed or approved by Athene.
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Retirement Support — Retirement savings support is highlighted through a strong employer match and structured retirement programs. Feedback suggests these offerings add meaningful long-term value to total compensation.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off policies span flexible or paid time off, a robust holiday schedule, volunteer time, and paid parental, family care, and military leave. Feedback suggests this breadth is a standout element across many roles.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing resources include comprehensive health coverage, mental-health support, onsite fitness centers, and one‑on‑one coaching. HQ amenities and wellness perks are positioned as differentiators for on-site employees.
Athene Insights
What We Do
Athene, through its subsidiaries, is a leading retirement services company that issues, reinsures and acquires retirement savings products designed for the increasing number of individuals and institutions seeking to fund retirement needs. The products offered by Athene include: • Retail fixed, fixed indexed and registered index-linked annuity products; • Reinsurance arrangements with third-party annuity providers; and • Institutional products, such as funding agreements and group annuity contracts related to pension risk transfers. Athene's subsidiaries include Athene Annuity & Life Assurance Company, a Delaware-domiciled insurance company, Athene Annuity and Life Company, an Iowa-domiciled insurance company, Athene Annuity & Life Assurance Company of New York, a New York-domiciled insurance company, Athene Securities, LLC, an Iowa-domiciled registered broker-dealer (member FINRA), and Athene Life Re Ltd., a Bermuda-domiciled reinsurer. -- The financial industry is ripe for change and Athene is leading the way. We’re determined to make retirement easier for you and other Americans by harnessing our passion, smarts and relentless spirit. Learn how to become an Athene financial professional at www.athene.com/contact. If you love a challenge and are driven to succeed, then Athene is your kind of company.
