Stephen Higgins
About Stephen Higgins
Stephen Higgins serves as the Central and Western Oklahoma Territory Manager at Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc., bringing over a decade of experience in the underground utility and construction industry. He has a strong background in sales, account management, and pricing strategies tailored to these sectors.
Work at Advanced Drainage Systems
Stephen Higgins has been employed at Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. since 2012, serving as the Central and Western Oklahoma Territory Manager. In this role, he manages sales and operations within his designated territory, focusing on the underground utility and construction sectors. His responsibilities include developing and implementing pricing strategies that align with market demands and customer needs.
Previous Experience at The Home Depot
Prior to his current position, Stephen Higgins worked at The Home Depot from 2003 to 2005 as an Assistant Store Manager and Lead Department Head in the Oklahoma City area. His role involved overseeing store operations and ensuring customer satisfaction, which contributed to his foundational experience in retail management.
Experience at HD Supply
Stephen Higgins worked at HD Supply from 2005 to 2008 as an Inside Sales Account Manager in Oklahoma City. In this position, he was responsible for managing customer accounts and driving sales growth. His experience in this role helped him develop skills in account management and customer relationship building.
Education and Expertise
Stephen Higgins studied Business/Commerce at the University of Central Oklahoma from 2000 to 2002, achieving a GPA of 3.2. He continued his education at OSU/OKC from 2002 to 2005, where he earned a GPA of 3.8. His academic background supports his expertise in developing pricing strategies tailored to the construction and utility sectors.
Sales and Negotiation Skills
Stephen Higgins possesses a strong background in negotiation, particularly within sales and account management in the construction industry. His over a decade of experience in managing territories has equipped him with the skills necessary to effectively negotiate contracts and pricing with clients in the underground utility and construction sectors.