Jerrod Helms
About Jerrod Helms
Jerrod Helms serves as the Senior Vice President of Sales at Employer Direct Healthcare and has extensive experience in sales leadership across various healthcare organizations. He has held significant roles at companies such as HAUSER, Ginger, and Humana, and has been a member of the Board of Advisors for XLerateHealth and Navvisa.
Work at Employer Direct Healthcare
Jerrod Helms serves as the Senior Vice President of Sales at Employer Direct Healthcare since 2024. In this role, he is responsible for driving sales strategies and overseeing the sales team to enhance the company's market presence. His leadership aims to optimize sales processes and improve client engagement within the healthcare sector.
Current Board Memberships
Helms has been a member of the Board of Advisors at XLerateHealth since 2016, contributing his expertise in sales and strategic planning. Additionally, he has served on the Board of Advisors at Navvisa since 2022 and has been an advisor at Canvas Ventures since 2024. These roles allow him to influence and guide organizations in the healthcare and investment sectors.
Previous Leadership Roles
Helms has held several leadership positions prior to his current role. He was the Chief Commercial Officer at DarioHealth Corp. from 2021 to 2022 and served as the Head of Sales at Ginger from 2018 to 2021. His experience also includes being the President of Employee Benefits and Retirement Services at HAUSER from 2010 to 2012 and the Senior VP of Strategic Growth & Development at Airrosti from 2012 to 2014.
Education and Expertise
Jerrod Helms earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Texas Tech University. He has developed a strong expertise in selling to various sectors, including health plans, pharmaceutical companies, and health systems. His specialties encompass consumer engagement, contract management, and employee benefits consulting, along with a solid understanding of SaaS applications in healthcare.
Track Record of Success
Helms has a proven track record of exceeding revenue expectations in organizations with revenues ranging from $3 million to $35 billion. His skills in strategic planning, process improvement, and corporate development have contributed to his success in driving growth and enhancing operational efficiency across multiple organizations.