Steve Bowlds, MBA
About Steve Bowlds, MBA
Steve Bowlds is a Territory Sales Manager with an MBA and a Bachelor of Science in Marketing. He has over two decades of experience in sales and project management, currently working at Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. since 2017, where he has achieved significant revenue growth.
Work at Advanced Drainage Systems
Steve Bowlds has been serving as the Territory Sales Manager at Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. since 2017. In this role, he monitors field installations to ensure adherence to procedures, showcasing a hands-on approach to project management. His responsibilities include working closely with underground utility contractors, design engineers, specifying agencies, and distributors to enhance business development. Bowlds has achieved an average revenue growth of 20% per fiscal year during his tenure, demonstrating his effectiveness in driving sales and market share growth.
Education and Expertise
Steve Bowlds holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from Western Kentucky University. He further advanced his education by earning a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Lindenwood University. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in sales and marketing within the construction and drainage industry.
Background
Before his current role, Steve Bowlds accumulated extensive experience in various sales and management positions. He worked at Contech as a Sales Engineer from 2008 to 2017, where he operated in the Nashville Metropolitan Area. Prior to that, he served as the Senior Product Manager at Fiberweb plc for one year and as the Director of Sales and Marketing at Sign Management Consultants for three years, both also in the Nashville area. His diverse background contributes to his comprehensive understanding of the industry.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Steve Bowlds has demonstrated a strong focus on increasing approvals and specifications, which has contributed to market share growth for the companies he has worked with. His experience includes presenting technical information to engineering firms to secure product specifications on various projects, showcasing his ability to effectively communicate complex information to stakeholders.