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Rob Hadlow

Rob Hadlow

Product Manager/Commercial Photographer

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Calgary, AlbertaMember since January 27, 2023
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Increased product sales on over 17 major product lines up to 200% by identifying and implementing successful market strategies.

  • Defined the product strategy and roadmap;
  • Delivered MRDs and PRDs with prioritized features and corresponding justification;
  • Worked with third parties to assess partnerships and licensing opportunities;
  • Achieved expertise with respect to competition and related pricing;
  • Developed core positioning and messaging for the product;
  • Performed beta testing for product quality assurance;
  • Provided product demos and troubleshooting for customers;
  • Set pricing to achieve milestones for revenue and profitability;
  • Updated and instructed sales force on product standing and forecasting at monthly sales meetings;
  • Informed press and industry analysts on product launches as well as attended press tours;
  • Organized and selected products for trade shows attended by up to 9,000 people;
  • Sustained ongoing excellence in internal and external customer relations;
  • Managed and monitored both new and used inventory ensuring sufficient quantity of key products;
  • Kept up to date on market trends and product knowledge;
  • Responsible for bringing market trends into the store and successfully promoting them; 
  • Ongoing communication and leadership with 30+ sales staff for an understanding and subsequent removal of barriers between service and delivery.

Rob Hadlow Photography – Photographer

  • Professional commercial photographer – Corporate-Industrial-Wildlife-Travel;
  • Self promotion of business and marketing;
  • Annual report photography;
  • Presented on current promotions to public at event and trade shows;
  • Managed all social media programs, including internet forms, blogs, social networking applications and message boards;
  • Oversaw all in house advertising consisting of print and media collateral pieces;
  • Wildlife and nature photography for stock applications;
  • Researched and held informative presentations to various groups about local wildlife.

Experience

Product Manager - The Camera Store - February 2014 to August 2020

Sales Manager - The Camera Store - October 1997 to September 2014

23 Years in Total

Education

Alberta College of Art & Design - Photographic Arts Diploma.

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