Ferdinand Christian Salling (10 May 1880 – 22 June 1953) was a Danish merchant and entrepreneur who founded one of the largest warehouse chains and companies in Denmark.

After completing school, Ferdinand was given an apprenticeship at Ulrich Marcussen Fredericia.

Salling later moved on to work for P. Sieburg Odense and Alfred Zacho in Randers.

In Randers, Ferdinand had to manage the store for some time during the illness of his boss.

Initially, he sold furniture for bedrooms and appliances, but the stock soon expanded.