Stephen Youngs
About Stephen Youngs
Stephen Youngs serves as the Senior Director of Strategic Growth and Brand Innovation at Aventiv Technologies, where he focuses on aligning product strategy with company goals. He has extensive experience in sales and management across various industries, including roles at EaglePicher Medical Power and Securus Technologies.
Current Role at Aventiv Technologies
Stephen Youngs serves as the Senior Director of Strategic Growth and Brand Innovation at Aventiv Technologies. He has held this position since 2024, contributing to the company's strategic initiatives in Dallas, Texas. In this role, he focuses on aligning product development with company goals, ensuring that the product pipeline supports overall strategy and enhances stakeholder value.
Previous Experience in Strategic Roles
Prior to his current role, Stephen Youngs held several strategic positions. He worked at Securus Technologies as a Senior Account Executive and Sales Team Lead from 2016 to 2022, where he developed partner roadmaps and managed product strategies. His experience also includes a role as Program/Sales Manager at EaglePicher Medical Power, LLC from 2006 to 2012, where he focused on sales and program management.
Educational Background
Stephen Youngs studied at Missouri Southern State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) with a focus on Management from 2007 to 2009. He also attended Brigham Young University for a year, studying Core Studies from 1996 to 1997. His educational background provides a foundation for his expertise in strategic growth and brand innovation.
Professional Skills and Responsibilities
In his professional capacity, Stephen Youngs is responsible for developing business plans for new products and managing the overall partner product strategy. He monitors Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and translates market insights into actionable strategies. His work involves aligning sales, marketing, and RFP departments with category strategies to meet customer needs effectively.
Career Progression and Leadership Roles
Stephen Youngs has a diverse career trajectory, having held various leadership roles across multiple industries. He was a General Manager at The Old Spaghetti Factory from 2000 to 2005 and served as an Account Executive at Stericycle from 2012 to 2016. His early experience includes managing service operations at Logan's Roadhouse, which laid the groundwork for his later strategic roles.