Todd Ehler
Financial Services
Elkhorn,NE
Summary
I would like to work in financial services industry. I have a distinguished career in consultative sales, marketing, and business management. I have a proven ability to analyze current structure and integrate industry best practices. I have a strong history of building rapport and effectively influencing collaborative teams by developing strong relationships. I have managed large geographic areas, including both rural and urban markets. I am an award-winning manager using a structured, analytical approach to develop people and processes within my scope of responsibility.
Seasoned Sales Representative with exceptional success in business-to-business and business-to-consumer sales within multiple industries. Proven track record in exceeding sales goals, growing business and expanding territories. Accomplished in overseeing day-to-day business operations and fostering relationships with customers and clients for sustained business growth.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Sales Consultant, Direct Sales Center
Mutual of Omaha, Inc
01.2021 - 06.2025
- I am a part of the inbound sales and service center where I use a consultive sales approach to determine the needs of prospects and current policy holders and provide solutions to meet their needs by selling new or add-on business. Consistently in top one third for sales production in Direct Sales Center.
- Proficient in assessing each customers needs, researching a variety of outcomes and providing real-time solutions for prospects and current customers. Had highest product retention rate after 90 day in sales center for 2024.
- Used consultative sales techniques to understand customer needs and recommend relevant products and services.
- Conducted comprehensive product demonstrations for clients, resulting in increased understanding of features and benefits.
- Increased sales with execution of full sales cycle processing from initial lead processing through conversion and closing.
Director of Business Development, Lot Talk
Pleasant Purchase, Inc.
06.2018 - 03.2020
- Develop a plan to introduce car dealers to a new and innovative way to use text and video to increase response rates, reduce cost and develop a strong relationship with prospects and customers developed through their digital marketing. Established 32 dealership groups in Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Kansas and Colorado.
- Develop a process and support materials for lead generation, and sales materials for a six state region using digital media, e-mail campaigns and in person sales calls.
- Strategize initial target markets and develop a dealer network from industry leading consultants as reseller relationships across the country.
Financial Associate
Thrivent Financial
07.2006 - 05.2018
- Experienced investment advisor and financial planner with the ability to assess, assist and advise clients on products and strategies to meet their long-term goals and objectives for retirement and estate planning
- I build strong relationships using technology, to prioritize and develop current and prospective clients. Established a client base of 274 households.
- I can communicate complex and technical information on products and investments in a clear and concise manner, so the client understands the benefit to them and how it fits their long-term goals and objectives.
Regional Account Manager, Meteorlogix
DTN / Progressive Farmer, Inc.
08.1990 - 06.2006
- Company Overview: Company provided time sensitive news, weather, commodity and equity quotes & information to a wide variety of targeted markets.
- I was responsible for planning and directing the sales, marketing and profitability of a six-state region.
- Managed a staff of 25 sales and marketing professionals.
- I am responsible for identifying key accounts and developing a direct marketing program using mail, web-conferencing, trade shows and product presentations to acquire new business.
- In addition, I developed programs for customer training, retention and increasing revenue from existing customers.
- Company provided time sensitive news, weather, commodity and equity quotes & information to a wide variety of targeted markets.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture Economics, business and marketing
University of Nebraska At Lincoln
Lincoln, NE05.1984
Skills
- Client-focused sales
- Sales team leadership
- Strategic marketing
- Business operations management
- Workforce training
Certification
Licensed Insurance, life, health and annuities
Accomplishments
- Ranked #29 in Direct Sales Center for 2024.
Timeline
Sales Consultant, Direct Sales Center
Mutual of Omaha, Inc
01.2021 - 06.2025
Director of Business Development, Lot Talk
Pleasant Purchase, Inc.
06.2018 - 03.2020
Securities licensed series 7 & 66
08-2006
Financial Associate
Thrivent Financial
07.2006 - 05.2018
Licensed Insurance, life, health and annuities
06-2006
Regional Account Manager, Meteorlogix
DTN / Progressive Farmer, Inc.
08.1990 - 06.2006
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture Economics, business and marketing
University of Nebraska At Lincoln
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