Darel Eastling
About Darel Eastling
Darel Eastling is a Practice Leader at MassMutual in Enfield, Connecticut, with a background in sales and leadership roles at Lifetime Income Technologies and Prudential Financial.
Current Role at MassMutual
Darel Eastling serves as the Practice Leader at MassMutual in Enfield, Connecticut, United States. In this role, he collaborates closely with Managing Directors to align MassMutual's solutions with customer needs. Eastling focuses on new business acquisition and retention, ensuring that team efforts, technology, and materials are strategically aligned to enhance business outcomes. He has developed a comprehensive training program for sales teams to ensure a consistent presentation of MassMutual's value proposition. Additionally, he mentors and coaches various teams involved in the sales final process to create a unified and effective sales strategy.
Previous Role at Lifetime Income Technologies, Inc.
Before joining MassMutual, Darel Eastling worked as a Sales Lead at Lifetime Income Technologies, Inc. from 2019 to 2020. In this role, he was responsible for overseeing sales strategies and initiatives aimed at driving growth and customer engagement.
Career at Prudential Financial
Darel Eastling held multiple roles at Prudential Financial over an extensive period. From 2013 to 2018, he served as Vice President, Key Accounts, demonstrating his ability to manage key client relationships effectively. Prior to that, he was Vice President, Sales - Strategic Relationships from 2007 to 2012, where he focused on building and maintaining vital business connections. His earlier roles at Prudential included Associate Director, RIS in 2007 and DB Analyst from 2005 to 2006.
Early Career at CIGNA
Darel Eastling began his professional journey at CIGNA, where he worked as a Senior Corporate Insurance Analyst from 2001 to 2005. In this role, he was involved in analyzing corporate insurance policies and strategies, contributing to the company's financial health and risk management efforts.
Educational Background
Darel Eastling holds both a Bachelor of Arts (BA) and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Hartford. He completed his undergraduate studies from 1995 to 1999 and subsequently earned his MBA, equipping him with a strong foundation in business principles and strategic management.