Wednesday, June 3, 2026

The Sun Nigeria

Rajiv Sharma ranks 3rd among world’s top sales professionals in 2026

 

 

 

Rajiv Sharma has been ranked third globally in sales, leadership, and coaching in the 2026 edition of the Global Gurus Top 30 list, marking a significant rise from his sixth-place position in 2025.

The annual ranking, published by Global Gurus, recognises and celebrates the world’s leading sales experts based on their influence, impact, and contributions to the industry.

In the 2026 rankings, Sharma trails behind Grant Cardone, a New York Times bestselling author who secured the top spot, and Jordan Belfort, an internationally recognised sales consultant, who came in second.

Sharma, a globally acclaimed public speaker, is known for applying Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) techniques to business strategy, sales performance, and leadership development.

He is the director of NLPLimited.com and the creator of the MARK Model — an acronym for Mindset, Action, Repetition, and Knowledge , a framework widely adopted by professionals and entrepreneurs worldwide.

The MARK Model has been featured in leading publications such as Forbes and BusinessDay, underscoring its global relevance in business transformation.

Over the past two decades, Sharma has trained more than 500,000 individuals across 45 countries, equipping them with practical tools to enhance performance, drive innovation, and achieve measurable results. His expertise spans sales strategy, customer acquisition and retention, as well as business development and execution.

Through seminars and coaching programmes, Sharma continues to influence professionals globally, focusing on mindset development, goal-setting, creativity, and what he describes as “winning-edge psychology,” aimed at delivering both immediate transformation and sustainable growth.