Top 100 Sales Influencers list for 2025 announced

View the unranked list – final rankings to be unveiled at NSC Leadership Edition on July 3rd

The National Sales Conference, the UK’s premier platform for sales leadership and innovation, has today announced the unranked Top 100 Sales Influencers list for 2025. The index is designed to recognise the most dynamic and impactful professionals currently shaping the sales industry through thought leadership, innovation, and digital presence on Linkedin.

Unlike many industry lists based on subjective voting or opinion, the Top 100 Sales Influencers has been meticulously compiled using comprehensive data analytics, research & engagement indicators.

The selection criteria focused on three key metrics:

  • Followers: The size and engagement level of each influencer’s professional Linkedin network
  • Engagement: Quantitative analysis of comments, likes, and tags generated by their content
  • Reach: The extent to which their insights and thought leadership are shared and reposted across Linkedin

“This year’s list represents the true digital pioneers who are advancing the sales profession through their exceptional content and community building,” says Steve Lindsey, Event Director at The Growth Hub and National Sales Conference. “These individuals aren’t just participants in the sales conversation, they’re actively shaping it and driving our industry forward.”

The alphabetical list features established industry legends alongside emerging voices who have quickly made their mark through innovative approaches to sales methodology, leadership, and technology adoption. 

The official rankings, including the hotly anticipated #1 position, will be revealed during a special ceremony following the National Sales Conference Leadership Edition on July 3rd, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars.

“The excitement around who will claim the top positions has been building since we began our data collection process,” added Lindsey. “What makes this list especially valuable is that it objectively measures real-world impact based on data rather than popularity or reputation.”

The Leadership Edition of the National Sales Conference will bring together sales executives and decision-makers from across the UK and beyond for a day of learning, networking, and celebration. The Top 100 reveal will serve as the culminating event of the conference, recognising excellence in sales thought leadership.

Tickets for the National Sales Conference Leadership Edition, including the Top 100 Sales Influencers ranking announcement, are available to book now.

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