Steffen Westbye

Critic
DISC Type : C

Marketing Director at Porsche Norge

Norway

Overview

Steffen is the Marketing Director for Porsche Norway, where he leads brand, customer, and commercial strategy. A creative leader with a background in design and tech startups, he previously served as CMO for Brødboksen. no. Colleagues describe him as creative, solution-oriented, and a professional leader.

Outside of work, Steffen is a passionate classic car enthusiast, having spent a year personally rebuilding a 1970 Porsche 911. He views working with the brand as a "lifestyle" and enjoys taking therapeutic drives. He is also an investor in early-stage technology companies.

He personally built his own classic Porsche 911, which he named "Bonnie. "

Personality Overview

Information Seeker

Critic

Negotiator

They like to take decisions independently and do not seek others' support often.  They are quite likely to negotiate on pricing or other key terms. They don’t appreciate bells and whistles unless backed by data.

Topics They Care About

Classic Cars
He is deeply passionate about automotive heritage, having spent a year personally restoring and building his own classic 1970 Porsche 911.
Brand Experience
He focuses on delivering outstanding ownership experiences and building a strong brand community, viewing his work as a "lifestyle" rather than just a job.
Marketing Innovation
He embraces new marketing technologies, recently utilizing a full 3D experience at Oslo Airport to showcase a new vehicle.

Media Appearances

Steffen has no verified media appearances

Work History

2-2019
Marketing Director at Porsche Norge
6-2018 - 2-2019
Marketing Manager at Porsche Norge
8-2021
Investor / Owner at Northwest Invest
7-2021 - 1-2025
Board Member at Naardic
1-2012 - 6-2018
Creative Director / Brand Consultant at Westbye Consulting

Education

2015 - 2016
Master of Arts (M.A.) from Hyper Island
2013 - 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Deakin University

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Insights For Selling To Steffen

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Keep some extra margin while sharing pricing, they are likely to negotiate later
  • Don’t forget to mention how you compare to competition on both features and pricing
  • If you can, show them industry reports or analyst comments instead of sharing anecdotal stories

DONT's

  • Avoid pushing them too much to involve other stakeholders unless it is critical
  • Don’t try too hard to build a relationship with them
  • Don’t rush them till they have clearly gotten all the necessary information

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Steffen is

  • Proof of ROI, low pricing and objective proof points are the important factors for them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Steffen

  • They do not mind saying no if they believe that it is the right decision.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Steffen move?

  • They are neither the fastest nor the slowest decision makers, they are somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Steffen take some risk or not?

  • They can bear some risk if their analysis backs the decision.

You And Steffen

Personality Compatibility


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