Rui Lopes

Experience

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  Seven Group

  Aug 2004 - May 2012

  -Responsible for purchasing and obtaining goods and services from distribution & various manufacturers.-Managing and negotiating with manufactures and distribution.-Negotiated rates with transport companies. -Work side by side with Account Managers and Technical team to architect solutions for client IT needs, including datacenters, servers, workstations and networking.-Work with distribution and manufacturers to negotiate pricing and stock availability. -Responsible for supporting Account Managers and Technical team in providing pricing and availability of architected IT solutions.-Configuration and design of servers and workstations-Managing and negotiating with suppliers and manufacturers on opportunities, including the procurement of goods and services

  • Procurement & Logistics Manager

    Mar 2012 - May 2012

  • Internal Account Manager

    Sept 2011 - May 2012

  • Inside Sales Representative

    Aug 2004 - Sept 2011
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  Fourth Dimension Web Designs

  Jan 2005 - Apr 2007

  Owner

  Head of my own website design company.

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  Lakewood Grove Strata

  Apr 2010 - Mar 2012

  Strata President

  As the Strata Council President of a self managed complex, I was the first point of contact for the strata, responsible for negotiating with companies to provide various services for our complex. I also responsible to act as a liaison between the strata council and the strata members.

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  Tech Data Canada Corporation

  Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

  Senior Sales Account Manager

  Responsible for supporting the Alberta Sales Team, providing clients with pricing and order tracking.

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  Compugen Inc

  Aug 2012 - now

  Supporting ISR Team in Western Canada, working closely with ISR’s and the Management/Executive team to improve process and experience, both internally and externally with our clients.Supporting Account Representatives on several high-profile accounts, while on boarding new clients.Working with various practices within Compugen to resolve challenges and increase sales opportunities. Resident Apple Champion, providing support to the Outbound and Inside Team on Apple related opportunities. Show less

  • Product Solutions Specialist

    Jul 2023 - now

  • Team Lead - Inside Sales, Western Canada

    Apr 2021 - Jun 2023

  • Public Sector Team Lead - Western Canada

    Jan 2020 - Mar 2021

  • Inside Sales Team Lead - BC

    Jun 2018 - Dec 2019

  • Inside Sales Representative

    Aug 2012 - May 2018