Zach Ahad
Stoney Creek,ON
Summary
Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
GENERAL MANAGER
LA FITNESS CANADA
01.2014 - Current
- Led initiative that resulted in improved profitability and revenue generation for the designated LA Fitness location.
- Location now measures as a Top 10 performing location in Canada
- Responsible for successful revenue and profit target achievement for location
- Analyzed monthly and quarterly revenue reports, comparing actuals to forecasts.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
- Directed team to outperform sales targets through effective motivational strategies and training.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
Director of Sales
LA FITNESS CANADA
11.2012 - 01.2014
- Managed sales team to ensure consistent achievement of Top 10 ranking in revenue growth measures within the LA Fitness Canadian sector.
- Train and manage Sales team to ensure monthly and annual sales targets are consistently achieved; identify issues in forecast achievement early and solution
- Manage Sales teams and be directly responsible for group sales target achievement
- Track sales achievements against forecasts and create visible reporting for leadership
- Focus on new sales, renewals, and revenue growth within existing accounts
- Developed innovative methods to enhance sales performance.
SALES AGENT
LA FITNESS CANADA
01.2012 - 11.2012
- Attention to client value, coupled with an organized and self-motivated personality allowed for me to successfully meet and consistently exceed Sales Targets
- Prioritized acquisition of fresh accounts along with growth in existing account revenues.
- Identify customer needs and develop customized service offerings.
- Demonstrated ability to forge robust client relationships and successfully interpret their needs.
- Focus on value-based selling and positioning the differentiation of services offered in a way that clearly demonstrates unique benefit
- Leveraged CRM software to efficiently track leads, manage contacts, and monitor progress toward goals.
Education
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
Northern Virginia College
Woodbridge, VA. USA01.2009
Skills
- Revenue Growth
- Leadership and team building
- Managing Sales Quotas
- Mentoring Sales Teams
- Relationship Building
- Multilingual
- Effective leader
- Staff training/development
- Customer relationship management
- Training and coaching
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Dari (Persian)
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Full Professional
Timeline
GENERAL MANAGER
LA FITNESS CANADA
01.2014 - Current
Director of Sales
LA FITNESS CANADA
11.2012 - 01.2014
SALES AGENT
LA FITNESS CANADA
01.2012 - 11.2012
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
Northern Virginia College
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