Samantha McKenna, the luminary CEO of D.C.- headquartered #samsales Consulting, has secured the coveted ranking on the distinguished list of the Top 100 Global Sales Leaders (GSL100) from The Modern Sale™ and Collective[i]® for 2023.
Recognized for her extraordinary strategic leadership, McKenna’s inclusion reflects her profound impact on the sales profession, meeting and surpassing stringent criteria set by The Modern Sale™, a digital publication by Collective[i]®.
This criteria included each candidate’s breadth and depth of experience, company growth and performance, commitment to talent development, ability to recruit and manage diverse teams, demonstration of thought leadership and social influence, and overall contribution to the sales profession, among others.
At the helm of #samsales Consulting, an all-women powerhouse predominantly composed of a team of military spouses and expats, McKenna has not only broken 13 sales records but has also woven exceptional manners into the fabric of great sales.
Her commitment extends beyond business success to philanthropic endeavors, continually seeking opportunities to give back to her community.
Now, McKenna proudly stands amongst other elite sales leaders, sharing the spotlight with distinguished figures from renowned companies like Microsoft, BCG, Anthropic, Midjourney, Hugging Face, Cohere, Cisco, UnitedHealthcare, Stryker, and Verizon.
McKenna’s formidable journey began in 2008, marked by pivotal roles at Bay Area industry titans ON24 and LinkedIn.
Originating as an individual force in Enterprise sales, she swiftly ascended to the top of executive leadership, orchestrating the exponential growth of teams and revenue.
With a staggering following exceeding 80,000 on LinkedIn, McKenna stands as a commanding source of inspiration for sales professionals across the globe. Her concrete sales insights and actionable counsel reverberate across executive circles and teams alike, solidifying her status as a highly sought-after thought leader.
Among her laurels, McKenna boasts distinction as a LinkedIn Brand Ambassador, a LinkedIn Sales [In]sider (an accolade reserved for a select 25 individuals), and a prominent figure in LinkedIn Sales Navigator’s impactful marketing campaigns. Her accolades span a multitude of prestigious lists, including Top 50 Woman in Revenue, Top 25 Women in Revenue, and Top 20 Women in Sales Leadership. Consistently earning the coveted title of Top Ten LinkedIn Sales Star, McKenna’s national renown positions her as a distinguished keynote speaker for numerous global brands.
In its first 24 months, #samsales Consulting achieved multi-million dollar revenue, surpassing all expectations with a remarkable 233% YoY growth in its second year, a testament to McKenna’s enormous foresight and talent. Her team has served around 200 clients, showcasing the company’s dedication to excellence and client success.
Tad Martin, CEO and Co-Founder of Collective[i]®, said, “(Sam is) one of the first industry influencers to be honored as a GSL100 for the advice, training, and inspiration she provides to young professionals along with the women’s leadership community she launched over a year ago. Having shattered 13 records in her career, Sam is at the forefront of a movement to emphasize quality over the quantity of sales activities. Using social channels, Sam has helped master the art of building authentic relationships with buyers. (She) exemplifies extraordinary leadership, fostering meaningful client relationships, inspiring (her) teams, and contributing beyond the conventional metrics of success.”
Heidi Mitchell, Editor-in-Chief of The Modern Sale™, praised McKenna, stating, “This year’s GSL100 features truly accomplished sales leaders across all industries and sectors. It’s exciting to see Samantha McKenna and others honored for their achievements. Each of them is making such a difference in their organizations; they deserve this very public, international recognition.”
Many thanks to The Modern Sale and Collective[i], and congratulations to the additional GSL 100 winners!
Explore the full GSL100 list.