David Leclair

David Leclair has extensive work experience in various roles and industries.

David currently works as a Senior Category Manager at Imperial Distributors since March 2022.

Previously, they were the President of DL Marketing, LLC starting from November 2020. In this role, they partnered with office furniture companies to bring office and gaming chairs to the market. David handled various responsibilities including project definition, market research, product development, brand development, logo design, and marketing. David also developed and marketed differentiated products on e-commerce platforms and negotiated with Chinese manufacturers for sourcing components.

Before that, they worked as a National Account Director at WGB Group - Wilkins, Geddes, Beaudet Inc. from September 2020 to May 2021.

David had a long tenure at Staples, where they held multiple positions. David started as an Assistant Buyer in 1992 and worked their way up to become a Senior Category Merchant, Associate DMM, and Category Merchant. David managed various categories such as chairs and furniture, storage and organization, desk accessories, janitorial supplies, and housewares. David contributed to major expansions, introduced new categories, negotiated exclusive brands, and traveled to China for new product development.

Prior to Staples, David had significant buying experience at Filene's and May Co. David worked as a Buyer for men's collections and men's personal furnishings, achieving sales growth and exceeding sales and margin plans. David also served as a buyer-in-training and an area sales manager during their time there.

Overall, David Leclair has a diverse background with expertise in category management, marketing, product development, and procurement.

David Leclair attended the University of Connecticut from 1988 to 1992, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance.