Curriculum Vitae

Personal

  1. Ivan Sotnyk

  2. Alicante, 03013 Alicante

  3. +34641746361

Resume objective

Sales Manager specialising in phone-based sales and international client acquisition. Experienced in high-volume communication with native English speakers across different countries. I excel at active listening, overcoming objections, and creating instant rapport over the phone. My strength lies in turning casual conversations into closed deals and maintaining long-term client loyalty.

Work experience

  1. Legal adviser

    Private Lawyer, Kropyvnytskyi
  2. Sales Manager

    AutoPark sp.zoo, Warsaw

    I worked remotely selling cars. I sold used cars imported from France, Germany, and Italy. My work was focused on an English-speaking audience. I called through the lead database based on submitted requests. I processed incoming email inquiries and communicated with customers over the phone. I was fully familiar with all terms of cooperation, purchasing, paperwork, delivery, sales of additional services, insurance, and special conditions for VIP clients. 

  3. Bar Manager

    Alicante

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Team Leadership & Shift Management – Supervise a team of 5–8 bartenders and waitstaff, create work schedules, conduct onboarding, and ensure smooth daily operations during peak hours.
    • International Customer Relations – Serve a diverse clientele of local Spanish residents and tourists from the UK, USA, Scandinavia, and other European countries. Build instant rapport, handle complaints in English/Spanish, and turn negative experiences into positive reviews.
    • Sales & Upselling – Proactively recommend premium drinks, menu pairings, and daily specials. Consistently achieve monthly sales targets by training staff on suggestive selling techniques.
    • Inventory & Cost Control – Manage stock levels, order supplies from local distributors, reduce waste, and perform end-of-day cash reconciliations.
    • Conflict Resolution & Objection Handling – De-escalate tense situations with dissatisfied customers or intoxicated guests, using calm communication and problem-solving skills to maintain a safe, welcoming environment.
    • Event Coordination – Organize live music nights, themed parties, and private bookings; coordinate with external vendors and promote events via social media to increase foot traffic.
    • Reporting & Compliance – Track daily revenue, monitor labor costs, and ensure full compliance with Spanish health, safety, and alcohol licensing laws.

    Key Achievements

    • Increased average customer check by 15% through staff upselling training.
    • Maintained 4.8+ star rating on Google/TripAdvisor among English-speaking reviews.
    • Successfully managed bar during peak tourist season (June–September) with zero major incidents.


Education and Qualifications

  1. Bachelor's Diploma

    Yaroslav Mudryi National Law University, Kharkov

    Speciality ''Jurisprudence''

  2. Master's Diploma

    Yaroslav Mudryi National Law University, Kharkov

    Master Degree Program Subject Area ''Law''

Interests

Sport (Football, Tennis, Padel), Travelling

Skills

  1. International Sales (B2B / B2C)
  2. Full Sales Cycle Management (from prospecting to c
  3. Cold & Warm Calling (English-speaking audience)
  4. Objection Handling & Negotiation
  5. CRM Software

Languages

  1. B2

  2. Native

  3. Native

  4. A1