Jeffrey Eilers
About Jeffrey Eilers
Jeffrey Eilers serves as the Regional Vice President and Director of the Sales Trainee Program at Mutual of Omaha, where he has significantly improved the sales team's performance and developed a successful training program. He has over 25 years of experience in the insurance industry, having previously held positions at Lincoln Financial Group and MetLife.
Work at Mutual of Omaha
Jeffrey Eilers has served as the Regional Vice President and Director of the Sales Trainee Program at Mutual of Omaha since 2009. In this role, he has led significant changes in the Western region's sales team, transforming it from the lowest performing to the top performing region within the company. His leadership has been instrumental in developing a sales training program that has contributed to the sales team surpassing $1 billion in sales.
Education and Expertise
Jeffrey Eilers studied Communication at Florida State University from 1983 to 1987. His educational background has supported his career in the insurance industry, where he has developed expertise in sales training and strategic thinking. His knowledge in communication has played a key role in his ability to lead and train sales teams effectively.
Background
Before joining Mutual of Omaha, Jeffrey Eilers worked at Lincoln Financial Group for 13 years, where he held the positions of Regional Manager and Director of the Sales Trainee Program. He also has experience as a Service Supervisor at MetLife and as a Sales Representative at Lincoln Financial Group. His career in the insurance industry spans over three decades, with a significant portion spent in South Florida before relocating to Southern California.
Achievements
Jeffrey Eilers has made notable contributions to the Group Insurance industry, recognized for his strategic thinking and creativity in sales training. Under his guidance, over 60% of the sales team at Mutual of Omaha consists of representatives trained through the program he developed. His efforts have positioned the sales team as the #1 enterprise within the company.