Rodrigo Caetano Alves
Sales Executive at Lookers BMW- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Portuguese Native or bilingual proficiency
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Spanish Native or bilingual proficiency
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German Elementary proficiency
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Italian Limited working proficiency
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Bio
Mandy Cooper (FInstAM)
Rodrigo is a fantastic Sales Executive, has a great relationship with his customers, very professional and personable. Rodrigo also has a great relationship with his work colleagues from all departments, and has a good sense of humour. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to any businesses.
jacqueline robson
In the short time that I have known Rod I have always found him to be pleasant courteous and respectful not only to his colleagues but with customers too. Rod is patient and willing to go that extra mile to make sure his customers leave happy and well informed.
Mandy Cooper (FInstAM)
Rodrigo is a fantastic Sales Executive, has a great relationship with his customers, very professional and personable. Rodrigo also has a great relationship with his work colleagues from all departments, and has a good sense of humour. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to any businesses.
jacqueline robson
In the short time that I have known Rod I have always found him to be pleasant courteous and respectful not only to his colleagues but with customers too. Rod is patient and willing to go that extra mile to make sure his customers leave happy and well informed.
Mandy Cooper (FInstAM)
Rodrigo is a fantastic Sales Executive, has a great relationship with his customers, very professional and personable. Rodrigo also has a great relationship with his work colleagues from all departments, and has a good sense of humour. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to any businesses.
jacqueline robson
In the short time that I have known Rod I have always found him to be pleasant courteous and respectful not only to his colleagues but with customers too. Rod is patient and willing to go that extra mile to make sure his customers leave happy and well informed.
Mandy Cooper (FInstAM)
Rodrigo is a fantastic Sales Executive, has a great relationship with his customers, very professional and personable. Rodrigo also has a great relationship with his work colleagues from all departments, and has a good sense of humour. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to any businesses.
jacqueline robson
In the short time that I have known Rod I have always found him to be pleasant courteous and respectful not only to his colleagues but with customers too. Rod is patient and willing to go that extra mile to make sure his customers leave happy and well informed.
Credentials
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AWS Essentials
One EducationApr, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Compliance Officer Training Level 3
One EducationApr, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Employee engagement
The Open UniversityApr, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Getting started with German 1
The Open UniversityApr, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Psychological First Aid: Supporting Children and Young People
UK Health Security AgencyApr, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
An introduction to data and information in health and social care
The Open UniversityMay, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Communication Skills
Course CentralMay, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Facilitating Group Discussions
The Open UniversityMay, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Guidance on mask use in the context of COVID-19
World Health OrganizationMay, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Healthy and Safe Telework
World Health OrganizationMay, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Information Security
The Open UniversityMay, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Personal Hygiene
Course CentralMay, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Prevention, identification and management of infections in health workers in the context of COVID-19
World Health OrganizationMay, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Project Management: The Start and The Project Journey
The Open UniversityMay, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Speeches and Speech-making
The Open UniversityMay, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
COVID-19 (Omicron Variant Awareness)
Course CentralJan, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Crisis Management
London School of Public RelationsJan, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Project Management : Project Manager
Academy For Health & FitnessJan, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
COVID-19 Mobile Test Unit Cleaning
Flow Hospitality TrainingDec, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
COVID-19 Mobile Test Unit Induction
Flow Hospitality TrainingDec, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Effective Communication in the Workplace
The Open UniversityDec, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Health and Safety - Level 2
Flow Learning by MapalDec, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Health and Safety in The Laboratory and Field
The Open UniversityDec, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Infection and Immunity
The Open UniversityDec, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Public Health Approaches to Infectious Disease
The Open UniversityDec, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Safeguarding - Level 1
Flow Hospitality TrainingDec, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults - Level 2
Flow Hospitality TrainingDec, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
The Fundamentals of Digital Marketing
Google Digital GarageSep, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Workshop Acting/Improv with Actress Margarida Marinho
Madeira Film FestivalApr, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
Workshop Office 2007
UNICENTERMay, 2008- Nov, 2024 -
Specialist Automotive Finance Expert
Finance & Leasing AssociationFeb, 2023- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Lookers BMW
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United Kingdom
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sales Executive
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Jul 2023 - Present
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MacciMedia Solutions
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United Kingdom
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Media Production
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Photographer
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Sep 2019 - Present
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Founder & Creative Director
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Sep 2019 - Present
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Pinkstones Motor Group
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United Kingdom
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Retail Motor Vehicles
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1 - 100 Employee
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New Car Sales Advisor (Toyota)
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Feb 2023 - Jul 2023
Consistently surpassed sales quotas by implementing effective sales strategies and equipping providers with powerful product knowledge. Continually facilitated the sales of new cars. Scheduled new and follow-up appointments, processed payments and new customer paperwork, and documented all data in the company software system. Turned new leads into an actual business with effective sales skills. Consistently surpassed sales quotas by implementing effective sales strategies and equipping providers with powerful product knowledge. Continually facilitated the sales of new cars. Scheduled new and follow-up appointments, processed payments and new customer paperwork, and documented all data in the company software system. Turned new leads into an actual business with effective sales skills.
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Prenetics EMEA
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United Kingdom
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Biotechnology
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1 - 100 Employee
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COVID-19 Testing Site Officer
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Oct 2021 - Aug 2022
Greet guests arriving on-site and check their booking details; Access guest records and register test kits to specific guests; Receive results cards from colleagues; Input results in data onto the system and uploads files; Release results to guests via automated texts and emails; Upholding PPE and infection controls at all times; Take swabs from the nose and throat of guests (this includes adults, children, and those with disabilities such as intellectual disabilities); Maintain confidentiality. Show less
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NHS
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Outbound Call Centre Agent (Test & Trace)
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Jan 2021 - Nov 2021
Outbound calls providing general advice regarding the Test & Trace service, while dealing with COVID-19 advice calls as well as complaints. Outbound calls providing general advice regarding the Test & Trace service, while dealing with COVID-19 advice calls as well as complaints.
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Hermes
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Truck Transportation
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700 & Above Employee
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Warehouse Assistant
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Jun 2020 - Nov 2020
Move inventory and materials across facilities; Process inventory for delivery; Sort, organize and store inventory in the proper location; Package items and label them correctly; Scan delivered items and ensure quality; Report damaged or missing inventory to supervisors. Move inventory and materials across facilities; Process inventory for delivery; Sort, organize and store inventory in the proper location; Package items and label them correctly; Scan delivered items and ensure quality; Report damaged or missing inventory to supervisors.
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Sprinkles Gelato
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United Kingdom
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1 - 100 Employee
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Team Member
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Jul 2019 - Dec 2019
Prepare and serve hot and cold drinks such as coffee, tea, artisan, and specialty beverages; Clean and sanitize work areas, utensils, and equipment; Clean service and seating areas; Describe menu items and suggest products to customers; Serve customers and take orders; Order, receive, and organize stock supplies; Receive and process customer payments. Prepare and serve hot and cold drinks such as coffee, tea, artisan, and specialty beverages; Clean and sanitize work areas, utensils, and equipment; Clean service and seating areas; Describe menu items and suggest products to customers; Serve customers and take orders; Order, receive, and organize stock supplies; Receive and process customer payments.
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Primark
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Ireland
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Retail Assistant (Customer Service)
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Jun 2019 - Aug 2019
Assist with purchases and returns; Investigate and resolve customer complaints; Evaluate inquiries and escalate to supervisor or manager, when necessary; Maintain solid customer relationships by handling their queries with patience, speed, and professionalism; Have a "people-first" attitude; Separate and prepare returned items to go back on the shop floor. Assist with purchases and returns; Investigate and resolve customer complaints; Evaluate inquiries and escalate to supervisor or manager, when necessary; Maintain solid customer relationships by handling their queries with patience, speed, and professionalism; Have a "people-first" attitude; Separate and prepare returned items to go back on the shop floor.
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Whittard of Chelsea
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United Kingdom
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Retail
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100 - 200 Employee
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Sales Advisor / Barista
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May 2019 - Jun 2019
Greet customers upon arrival in-store; Prepare and serve hot and cold drinks such as coffee, tea, artisan, and specialty beverages; Clean and sanitize work areas, utensils, and equipment; Clean service and seating areas; Describe menu items and suggest products to customers; Serve customers and take orders; Bag customer purchases; Order, receive, and organize stock supplies; Receive and process customer payments. Greet customers upon arrival in-store; Prepare and serve hot and cold drinks such as coffee, tea, artisan, and specialty beverages; Clean and sanitize work areas, utensils, and equipment; Clean service and seating areas; Describe menu items and suggest products to customers; Serve customers and take orders; Bag customer purchases; Order, receive, and organize stock supplies; Receive and process customer payments.
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FARFETCH
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United Kingdom
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Photographer
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Apr 2018 - Jun 2018
Responsible for high volume shooting of the products to build the online catalog of brownsfashion.com Produce high-level fashion shoots; Direct the model to ensure the poses reflect the brand identity and aesthetics; Ensure the regular production output; Contribute to the needs of the editorial team. Responsible for high volume shooting of the products to build the online catalog of brownsfashion.com Produce high-level fashion shoots; Direct the model to ensure the poses reflect the brand identity and aesthetics; Ensure the regular production output; Contribute to the needs of the editorial team.
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Airbnb
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United States
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Call Center Agent
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Jan 2018 - Mar 2018
Answer calls, emails, and web chat inquiries from customers; Market research calls to new and existing customers; Deal with partner complaints, card payments, inquiries, and complaints; Provide advice about products and services; Ensure customer safety and satisfaction; Investigate potential frauds and "fake listings". Answer calls, emails, and web chat inquiries from customers; Market research calls to new and existing customers; Deal with partner complaints, card payments, inquiries, and complaints; Provide advice about products and services; Ensure customer safety and satisfaction; Investigate potential frauds and "fake listings".
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CosmoParadigma
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A Coruña, Galicia, Spain
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Commercial Director
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Sep 2014 - Aug 2016
Manage various sales teams across Portugal and Spain; Manage schedules of employees, deliveries, and shipments to optimize operations; Analyze daily product and supply levels to anticipate inventory problems and shortages; Develop business relationships with suppliers and clients; Provide training to new employees; Deal with performance problems and terminations; Design new campaigns and promotions; Regular visits to clients with the objective of analyzing their needs and increasing sales; Gather new suppliers/brands to represent in the Iberian Peninsula; Translate corporate goals into functional goals. Show less
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Falcon Finance Group LLC
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Istanbul, Turkey
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International Operations Manager
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Jun 2012 - Sep 2014
Provided reports, ad-hoc analysis, annual operating plan budgets, monthly cash forecasts, and revenue forecasts. Developed and implemented standard operating procedures. Ensured compliance with international rules and regulations. Functioned with expert-level proficiency in daily operations, and addressed any challenges with optimism and drive. Streamlined systems and processes to increase efficiency and overall business operations. Reported all necessary information to the Chief Executive Officer and worked closely with him to achieve and maintain goals. Remained informed and up to date on finance knowledge by attending conferences and reading related publications. Accurately comprehended, analyzed, and interpreted financial data. Assessed new development projects generating millions in revenue. Show less
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Virgin Active
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United Kingdom
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Sales Consultant
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May 2012 - Jun 2012
Prospected, presented, and sold Virgin Active Health Club services to individual customers and companies. Worked to ensure a neat and attractive sales environment, and assisted in the setup of visual displays. Identified and maximized sales opportunities, and increased customer retention rates. Prospected, presented, and sold Virgin Active Health Club services to individual customers and companies. Worked to ensure a neat and attractive sales environment, and assisted in the setup of visual displays. Identified and maximized sales opportunities, and increased customer retention rates.
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Barclaycard
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United Kingdom
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Credit Sales Specialist
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Jun 2011 - May 2012
Reviewed and processed individual credit applications according to best practices. Evaluated the credit needs of clients, taking into consideration all aspects of their financial background in relation to policies and regulations. Increased client satisfaction rating by a significant percentage. Consulted with clients on credit management strategies. Reviewed and processed individual credit applications according to best practices. Evaluated the credit needs of clients, taking into consideration all aspects of their financial background in relation to policies and regulations. Increased client satisfaction rating by a significant percentage. Consulted with clients on credit management strategies.
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Smile.up
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Portugal
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Health, Wellness & Fitness
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200 - 300 Employee
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Dental Assistant / Sales Executive
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Oct 2011 - Jan 2012
Reception of patients at entry and phone; Scheduling of appointments, among other administrative tasks; Support the doctor during the dental appointments (prophylaxis, dental implant, among other treatments); Sterilization service and all tasks related to the assistance function; Help customers find a way to pay with our funding partners. Reception of patients at entry and phone; Scheduling of appointments, among other administrative tasks; Support the doctor during the dental appointments (prophylaxis, dental implant, among other treatments); Sterilization service and all tasks related to the assistance function; Help customers find a way to pay with our funding partners.
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Education
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The Open University
BA (Honours) Business Management and Languages (German) -
Staffordshire University
Level 6 Diploma, Data Analytics -
Escola Secundaria Francisco Franco
High School Diploma, Science and Technology