David Leatherbarrow

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ABOUT DAVID LEATHERBARROW

I am a professionally trained Sales Manager within the pump industry, focused on securing profitable business and consistently achieving — and exceeding — sales targets while operating within defined cost budgets.I am currently studying towards an MBA, strengthening my strategic, commercial, and leadership capabilities, and enabling me to apply advanced business and financial principles to real-world sales and commercial decision-making.My background includes experience as a Project Coordinator / Internal Sales Engineer, where I provided in-depth planning, reporting, and project communication across multiple programmes. This role required a flexible, pragmatic, and proactive approach, balancing project support with the delivery of profitable sales in line with company expectations and budget constraints.Working in demanding, fast-moving environments where time and cost control were critical has proven invaluable in my transition to external sales. It has strengthened my ability to plan effectively, source new opportunities, and deliver commercial value through a structured and disciplined approach.I hold an ONC/HNC in Civil Engineering, which underpins my strong organisational skills, analytical mindset, and logical approach to problem-solving. I bring extensive knowledge of the mechanical pumping industry across multiple sectors, combined with a practical, results-driven approach, resilience under pressure, and a determination to see tasks through to completion.