David Winkler
About David Winkler
David Winkler is an Enterprise Account Executive at Benefitfocus, where he has worked since 2021. With extensive experience in sales and account management across various companies, he focuses on leveraging claims data to help large employers manage healthcare costs and improve workplace culture.
Work at Benefitfocus
David Winkler has been serving as an Enterprise Account Executive at Benefitfocus since 2021. In this role, he focuses on leveraging claims data to control healthcare spending for large employers. His responsibilities include helping large employers and their consultants build a strong workplace culture and engagement through Benefitfocus products and services. Prior to his current position, he held various roles at Benefitfocus, including Director of Employer Sales from 2014 to 2017 and Broker Channel Manager from 2020 to 2021.
Previous Experience
David Winkler has a diverse professional background. He worked at Gallagher as the HR Technology & Private Exchange Practice Sales Leader for the Heartland region from 2017 to 2019. Before that, he was a Business Development professional at Ultimate Software Group from 2008 to 2014. His earlier experience includes a role as Sales Manager for Solutions Sales at Intuit from 2002 to 2004, and he also served as a Senior Sales Executive at Intuit from 1994 to 2002. Additionally, he was a Business Development Leader for the QuickBooks Accountant Channel at Intuit from 2004 to 2008.
Education and Expertise
David Winkler studied at Southern Methodist University from 1990 to 1994, where he gained foundational knowledge that supports his career in sales and business development. He also attended North Mesquite High School. His expertise includes leveraging manufacturing process improvement techniques to enhance customer relationship management, which contributes to his effectiveness in sales roles.
Achievements
Throughout his career at Benefitfocus, David Winkler has been recognized as a multiple-year top performer nationally. His achievements reflect his ability to drive sales and foster relationships with large employers, enhancing their engagement and culture through effective use of Benefitfocus products and services.