Andrii Lazarev

Sales Manager \ Business Development Manager

Vilnius, LT.

About

Sales and Business Development Manager with over a decade of experience in full-cycle B2B software development sales, complemented by entrepreneurial success in B2C e-commerce. Proven leader in building and optimizing sales processes from scratch, managing projects, and driving significant lead generation through innovative strategies and community building, including growing a Telegram channel to over 20,000 subscribers. Adept at identifying market opportunities, developing strategic partnerships, and delivering measurable revenue growth across diverse industries.

Work

CrystalAvto

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E-commerce & Product Specialist

Vilnius, Vilnius County, Lithuania

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Summary

Managed omnichannel product catalog synchronization and optimized product offerings for an online car care products distributor.

Highlights

Spearheaded the first-time synchronization of the entire product catalog across three major e-commerce platforms (Rozetka, Epicentr, proprietary Web store), achieving full data consistency and inventory accuracy.

Developed high-converting, technically precise product descriptions, increasing engagement and sales for detailing professionals and car enthusiasts.

Served as Product Technologist, delivering internal training that enhanced sales teams' technical knowledge and improved customer consultation quality.

Identified and onboarded new business partners, successfully expanding the brand's market presence and reach.

Optimized product offerings by introducing "By the Litre" sales and custom bundles, generating new revenue streams for the company.

Resolved complex customer conflicts and claims using technical expertise, maintaining high customer loyalty and positive brand reputation.

Managed the selection and vetting of marketing agencies, establishing strategic partnerships that supported business objectives.

Contributed to strategic business scaling by identifying market gaps and proposing innovative new product development paths.

Wombat Detailing

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Founder

Vilnius, Vilnius County, Lithuania

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Summary

Founded and grew an online car detailing store into a blog, managing all aspects from product sourcing to marketing and customer engagement.

Highlights

Launched an e-commerce store with an initial budget of only $100, demonstrating resourcefulness and lean startup principles.

Achieved an average monthly social media reach of over 300,000, significantly boosting brand visibility and engagement.

Authored a comprehensive detailing manual (over 280 pages, 100 sections), establishing thought leadership and enhancing customer education.

Provided expert consultations to hobbyists and professional detailing studios, fostering customer loyalty and industry connections.

Secured strategic partnerships to offer exclusive discounts to subscribers, increasing value proposition and community growth.

Garnered video reposts from industry head offices and international representatives, validating brand authority and content quality.

MIF projects\Corsac Technologies Corporation (outsourcing company)

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Head of Sales and Marketing

Vilnius, Vilnius County, Lithuania

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Summary

Led sales and marketing operations for an outsourcing company, establishing and optimizing lead generation processes and driving B2B sales pipeline growth.

Highlights

Established and streamlined comprehensive lead generation workflows, enhancing team efficiency from onboarding to lead management.

Developed and optimized end-to-end lead generation processes from inception, improving acquisition strategies.

Managed the entire B2B sales pipeline, from lead sourcing to deal closing, ensuring seamless transitions and maximizing conversion rates.

Successfully identified tender opportunities and prepared comprehensive documentation, securing competitive bids.

Researched and implemented new lead acquisition channels and outreach strategies, expanding market reach and lead volume.

Coordinated cross-functional marketing and sales initiatives, significantly improving lead quality and conversion rates.

Provided critical support in hiring and onboarding diverse talent, including sales, development, and management roles, to scale operations.

Cultivated strategic partnerships for tender collaboration, client acquisition, and lead exchange, expanding business opportunities.

IT freelance and remote (Telegram channel)

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Co-founder

Vilnius, Vilnius County, Lithuania

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Summary

Co-founded and scaled a Telegram channel for IT freelance opportunities, connecting remote developers with projects and vacancies.

Highlights

Launched a successful Telegram channel with zero budget, showcasing strong organic growth and community building skills.

Grew the subscriber base to over 20,000, establishing a significant platform for IT professionals and recruiters.

Developed an effective platform that serves as a key resource for sourcing IT candidates and fostering industry partnerships.

MIF projects (outsourcing company)

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Lead generator

Vilnius, Vilnius County, Lithuania

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Summary

Generated qualified leads for an outsourcing company through daily search, messaging, and CRM management, supporting the sales pipeline.

Highlights

Conducted daily targeted searches and outreach on LinkedIn and similar platforms, generating a consistent flow of leads.

Maintained regular follow-up with leads, nurturing relationships and advancing them through the sales funnel.

Accurately updated CRM with qualified lead information daily, ensuring data integrity and effective pipeline management.

Performed thorough research on leads and their companies, providing sales managers with critical insights.

Proactively identified and explored new lead generation channels, diversifying lead sources and expanding market reach.

Provided detailed lead and company information to sales managers, facilitating informed outreach strategies.

Successfully guided leads through the sales process, contributing to contract signings and revenue generation.

Researched and gathered information to test the viability of new sales channels, optimizing lead acquisition strategies.

A2-LAB (outsourcing company)

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Head of the sales department

Vilnius, Vilnius County, Lithuania

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Summary

Led and developed the sales department for an outsourcing company, focusing on team training, motivation, and new customer acquisition strategies.

Highlights

Implemented continuous training and development programs for the sales department, enhancing team skills and performance.

Motivated and coached the sales team, fostering a high-performance culture that consistently achieved top results.

Identified and established new channels for customer acquisition, expanding the company's client base.

Proactively sought out new leads and customers, directly contributing to sales growth.

TraffApp

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Project manager

Vilnius, Vilnius County, Lithuania

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Summary

Managed projects for a mobile application promoting mobile apps in Google Play, overseeing developer coordination and task prioritization.

Highlights

Sourced and recruited remote developers, building project teams efficiently.

Organized and managed the workflow of remote employees, ensuring project milestones were met.

Managed payment transfers for remote teams, ensuring timely and accurate compensation.

Monitored and managed working time for project teams, optimizing productivity and resource allocation.

Facilitated task discussions and prioritization with product owners and teams, ensuring alignment with project goals.

NDA company (product company)

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Project manager

Vilnius, Vilnius County, Lithuania

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Summary

Managed mobile application development projects for car enthusiasts, overseeing developer tasks, business analytics, and quality assurance.

Highlights

Identified and secured qualified developers for project implementation, ensuring optimal team composition.

Monitored developers' working time and task progress, maintaining project timelines and efficiency.

Conducted business analytics to inform project decisions and optimize product features.

Performed comprehensive testing of mobile applications (Android and iOS) and website, ensuring high quality and functionality.

Proactively monitored and controlled project outcomes, resolving issues, conflicts, and dependencies to ensure critical path deliverables were met.

Generated detailed bug reports, facilitating efficient resolution and improving product stability.

A2-LAB.NewGeneration

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Assistant to the organizer

Vilnius, Vilnius County, Lithuania

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Summary

Assisted in the establishment and promotion of a programming school for beginners, organizing and managing operations and delivering lectures.

Highlights

Contributed to the foundational setup, organization, and management of a new programming school, including lecture delivery and strategic advancement.

Documented and optimized the school's operational processes, from initial concept to attracting students and engaging graduates.

Supported promotional activities, significantly increasing visibility and enrollment for the school.

A2-LAB (outsourcing company)

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Sales manager

Vilnius, Vilnius County, Lithuania

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Summary

Provided full client support throughout the development and support stages, focusing on lead generation, presentations, and customer service.

Highlights

Identified and acquired new leads and customers, expanding the client base.

Delivered compelling company presentations to prospective clients, effectively communicating value propositions.

Provided comprehensive customer support across all stages of cooperation, ensuring client satisfaction and retention.

Explored and developed new sales channels, contributing to market expansion and revenue growth.

Education

Interregional Academy of Personnel Management

Kyiv, Kyiv Oblast, Ukraine
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Magister degree Management and administration

Central Ukrainian National Technical University

Kropyvnytskyi, Kirovohrad Oblast, Ukraine
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Magister degree Computer Engineering

Kirovograd Flight Academy

Kropyvnytskyi, Kirovohrad Oblast, Ukraine
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Magister degree Management

Central Ukrainian National Technical University

Kropyvnytskyi, Kirovohrad Oblast, Ukraine
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Bachelor degree Computer Engineering

Kirovograd Collegium

Kropyvnytskyi, Kirovohrad Oblast, Ukraine
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School

Languages

Ukrainian

Russian

English

Lithuanian

Certificates

Basics of artificial intelligence

Scrum course

Udemy

Udemy Project manager course

Udemy

SQL Fundamentals course

Sololearn

CSS Fundamentals course

Sololearn

HTML Fundamentals course

Sololearn

Skills

Sales, Outreach & Lead Generation

LinkedIn / Sales Navigator, UpWork, Freelancer.com, Reddit/Quora.

Automation & Outreach

Reply.io, Snov.io, Grinfi.io, Clay, MailChimp.

CRM & Business Tools

HubSpot, Zoho.

Marketing & Strategic Leadership

Marketing Strategy & Campaign Planning, Content Strategy (LinkedIn, Email), SEO & Keyword Research, Newsletter & Email Marketing, Social Media Content Ideation, Go-to-Market Testing, Campaign Coordination & Approval, Marketing Team Guidance.

Productivity & Documentation

Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint.

Project & Process Management

Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall.

Tools

Redmine, Trello, MS Project, Weblium, Google AI Studio: Vibe Code, Google Analytics, Google Search Console, Google Play Console, ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude (Creating agents), Netlify.

Design & Collaboration Tools

Figma, Miro.

Social Networks & Messengers

Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Telegram, Facebook, Threads.

Technical & Development

HTML - basic, CSS - basic, Bootstrap - fundamentals, SQL - fundamentals, C++ - fundamentals, Pascal - fundamentals.