Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
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Sam Zandi

Roswell,GA

Summary

NASM Certified Personal Trainer with a strong background in customer service, team leadership and health product education. Passionate about helping individuals achieve their fitness goals through personalized training programs, nutritional guidance and a supportive coaching style. Proven ability to motivate others, build relationships, and deliver results.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sales Lead

The Vitamin Shoppe
08.2022 - Current
  • Trained and coached new team members, developing their communication and performance skills.
  • Led product education sessions on supplements, vitamins, and wellness products, reinforcing strong knowledge of health and performance tools.
  • Developed strong rapport with customers using consultative selling techniques, supporting long term loyalty and personal wellness goals.
  • Regularly exceeded sales targets by promoting customized solutions based on customer needs.
  • Provided leadership support, managed daily operations, and served as acting manager in the absence of Store/Assistant manager.
  • Participated in bi-weekly professional development and product knowledge modules to stay updated on trends in health, wellness, and nutrition.
  • Advised customers on supplement choices based on fitness and wellness goals including energy, muscle recovery and weight management.

Sales Associate

Georgia Spa Co.
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Delivered exceptional first impressions and personalized service to new, returning, and prospective customers.
  • Assisted clients with troubleshooting products both in-store and remotely via phone and email.
  • Promoted products and accessories through in person demonstrations every Saturdays.
  • Led peer training sessions focused on communication, customer service and closing sales.
  • Consistently exceeded company sales quota as a top performing associate.


Sales Associate

Dicks Sporting Goods
05.2020 - 07.2022
  • Met or exceeded sales targets for credit card applications, fundraising campaigns, and featured product promotions.
  • Led the company in loyalty sign ups for 3 separate months, ranking top in the region.
  • Delivered a high quality in store experience by greeting and assisting every customer on the floor.
  • Recommended complementary products to increase revenue and boost customer satisfaction.
  • Cross trained in 4 departments, enhancing team efficiency and store coverage.

Education

High School Diploma -

Milton High School
Alpharetta, GA
01-2020

Skills

  • Program design (hypertrophy, fat loss)
  • Supplement knowledge (educational)
  • Basic nutritional knowledge (educational)
  • Problem solving
  • Communication & active listening
  • Social media content creation
  • Motivation and client engagement
  • Coaching and mentoring peers
  • Goal oriented mindset
  • Relationship building

Certification

  • NASM Certified Personal Trainer - (2025)
  • ASTI CPR/AED Certified - (2025)

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Farsi
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Sales Associate

Georgia Spa Co.
08.2023 - 05.2024

Sales Lead

The Vitamin Shoppe
08.2022 - Current

Sales Associate

Dicks Sporting Goods
05.2020 - 07.2022

High School Diploma -

Milton High School