Jim Newcombe
About Jim Newcombe
Jim Newcombe is a Senior Account Executive at OpenWater, Inc., where he has worked since 2020 in the Washington DC-Baltimore Area. He has a background in coaching and sales, having held various positions in the rowing community and in sales roles at OpenWater and other companies.
Work at OpenWater
Jim Newcombe has been employed at OpenWater, Inc. since 2014, progressing through various roles. He started as a Junior Sales Executive, where he worked for two months before transitioning to an Account Executive position. In this role, he contributed for five years until 2020. Currently, he serves as a Senior Account Executive, a position he has held for four years. His tenure at OpenWater has been marked by a focus on client relations and sales strategy within the Washington DC-Baltimore area.
Education and Expertise
Jim Newcombe earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English from Dartmouth College, completing his studies from 2007 to 2011. His academic background has provided him with strong communication skills, which are essential in his current role in sales. His expertise also extends to coaching, having held positions that required leadership and team management.
Background
Before joining OpenWater, Jim Newcombe held various positions that contributed to his professional development. He worked as a Fall Analyst at Five Elms Capital in 2009 and as a Summer Consultant at Kantar Retail in 2010. Additionally, he has a background in athletics, having served as the Head Coach for Lightweight Women's Rowing at Georgetown University from 2011 to 2013, and as Head Boys and Masters Coach at Princeton National Rowing Association from 2013 to 2014.
Coaching Experience
Jim Newcombe has significant experience in coaching, particularly in rowing. He was the Head Coach for Lightweight Women's Rowing at Georgetown University for two years, where he developed training programs and led the team in competitions. Following this, he coached at Princeton National Rowing Association for one year, focusing on boys and masters rowing programs. His coaching roles have emphasized leadership, teamwork, and performance improvement.