Reid Newman
@reidnewman
Strategic, technical sales leader driving revenue growth across engineered materials and industrial technologies.
What I'm looking for
I am a results-driven sales and project management professional with a background in industrial and technical industries, focused on growing profitable business across semiconductor, medical, automotive, and aerospace markets.
I have managed and grown portfolios—most recently overseeing $23M+ ARR and expanding territory by $9M+—by combining engineering knowledge, cross-functional collaboration, and strong commercial negotiation skills.
My career spans sales engineering, account management, and project management roles where I delivered measurable improvements in efficiency, customer acquisition, and revenue while winning awards for pricing and capacity utilization.
I hold an Industrial Engineering B.S., completed executive coursework including a Compressed MBA, and maintain certifications in product management, PMP, and strategic planning, bringing a disciplined, data-informed approach to business development.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Project Manager
CoorsTek
Dec 2023 - Jan 2024 (1 month)
Managed projects across engineered-ceramics production processes, coordinating cross-functional teams to execute initiatives and optimize deliverables during a short-term engagement.
Senior Account Manager
CoorsTek
Mar 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 9 months)
Managed $23M+ ARR of strategic accounts and grew territory by $9M+ ARR through engineering-led solution selling, contract negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration.
Account Manager
CoorsTek
Sep 2018 - Mar 2022 (3 years 6 months)
Managed Midwestern-US territory and emerging global customers, driving account strategies and supporting sales growth leading to promotion to Senior Account Manager.
Sales Engineer
Zoller
Oct 2016 - Sep 2018 (1 year 11 months)
Sold $1.5M+ of metrology equipment and MRP SaaS, growing territory 40%+ YOY and adding 11 new customers with an average deal size of $70K.
Sales Engineer
Keyence
Jan 2015 - Apr 2016 (1 year 3 months)
Exceeded sales KPIs by 20% selling automation/metrology solutions and improved sales efficiency 30% by developing remote-access tools and automating proposal generation.
Quality Engineering Intern
ZF Friedrichshafen
May 2014 - Aug 2014 (3 months)
Managed final inspection for automotive transmissions, improving inspection accuracy by 20% and reducing downtime by 15% through enhanced QC processes and timely troubleshooting.
Process Engineering Intern
Crane ChemPharma
May 2013 - Aug 2013 (3 months)
Optimized production processes, resolving bottlenecks to increase efficiency by 15% and improving product quality through parameter monitoring and adjustments.
Production Engineering Intern
Ulbrich Precision Flatwire
May 2011 - Aug 2011 (3 months)
Analyzed and optimized workflows to improve production efficiency by 20% and increased team productivity by 15% through cross-functional coordination.
Quality Engineering Intern
Robert Bosch
May 2010 - Aug 2010 (3 months)
Developed a quality database for final inspection, improving inspection efficiency by 20% and enhancing technical support capabilities by 30%.
Financial Consultant
Gaffney Financial Solutions
Prepared monthly cash-flow statements and amortization schedules for local small-business clients to monitor P&L, forecast financial health, and support strategic decisions.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
London School of Economics and Political Science
Master of Business Administration, Business Administration
Completed a compressed Master of Business Administration program in 2022.
Clemson University
Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering with a minor in Business Administration in 2014.
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