Internal Sales Specialist

Athene • West Des Moines, IA

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About The Position

Join Athene as an Internal Sales Specialist, where you'll serve as a trusted resource for financial professionals by providing product expertise, sales support, and responsive service that helps grow our annuity business. You'll play an important role in delivering a seamless advisor experience while partnering closely with Internal Wholesalers and cross-functional teams to drive sales opportunities and strengthen distributor relationships.

Requirements

• 1+ years of financial services sales experience or relevant experience; annuity product experience strongly preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain financial products, processes, and concepts to a diverse advisor base while building trusted relationships.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications; familiarity with annuity illustration software, CRM platforms, and AI-enabled productivity tools preferred.
• Demonstrated organization, problem-solving, adaptability, and customer-focused mindset in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Progress toward or completion of industry education or certifications (such as LIMRA or LOMA) preferred.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent work or military experience will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional phone support to financial professionals by answering product, sales, and service inquiries while delivering a high-quality customer experience.
• Generate accurate annuity product illustrations, fulfill marketing material requests, and support advisors with product education and sales solutions.
• Partner with Internal Wholesalers, Service Liaisons, and business partners to resolve service issues, identify sales opportunities, and ensure timely follow-up.
• Maintain strong knowledge of Athene products, industry trends, and technology tools while leveraging CRM systems, AI-enabled resources, and digital tools to improve efficiency and advisor support.
• Contribute to a collaborative, high-performance sales culture by demonstrating adaptability, critical thinking, continuous learning, and a bias for action.

Benefits

• More than the basics to create an inclusive and dynamic work environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level