Internal Wholesaler IMO

Athene • West Des Moines, IA

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About The Position

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: Join Athene as an Internal Wholesaler supporting our IMO channel, where you'll play a key role in driving annuity sales through strategic partnerships, proactive outreach, and expert product consultation. This is a high-impact role for a motivated sales professional looking to grow within a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Requirements

• FINRA Series 6 license required within 6 months of hire date
• Minimum 4 years of successful sales experience in the financial services industry. Strong preference for annuity product sales experience.
• State insurance license required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with annuity illustration software preferred.
• Self-starter with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Drive. Discipline. Confidence. Focus. Commitment.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of or progress toward industry certifications (e.g., LIMRA, LOMA, CLU, RICP, ChFC) preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Relationship Managers to drive sales growth in assigned territories through prospecting, profiling, and relationship building with a primary focus being on outbound call activity.
• Maintain frequent contact with assigned IMOs, principals, marketers, and agents to strengthen engagement.
• Plan and lead webinars, conference calls, and virtual campaigns.
• Execute proactive call campaigns in coordination with Sales and Marketing teams.
• Provide expert consultation on Athene’s products, services, compensation structures, and regulatory guidelines.
• Develop and follow up on targeted email campaigns.
• Increase awareness and adoption of Athene annuity products through strategic outreach.
• Collaborate with Service Liaisons to resolve service issues and exceptions.
• Track and follow up on all sales leads.

What This Job Offers

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