Marianne April Steendahl Grene
About Marianne April Steendahl Grene
Marianne April Steendahl Grene is a Senior Sales Manager at Forto, where she has worked since 2021. With a background in corporate communication and extensive experience in sales methodologies, she focuses on developing new business and fostering strong partnerships.
Work at Forto
Marianne April Steendahl Grene has served as Senior Sales Manager at Forto since 2021. Based in Aarhus, Middle Jutland, Denmark, she has contributed to the company’s growth during her tenure. Her role involves developing new business opportunities and implementing projects that enhance corporate awareness. Grene has played a significant part in Forto's six consecutive years of hyper-growth in a competitive market.
Education and Expertise
Grene's educational background includes studies at Aarhus BSS - Aarhus University, where she focused on Corporate Communication and achieved a Shipping Forwarder qualification in 2012. She also attended Vesthimmerlands Gymnasium og HF, completing her HD1 and Student exam from 2003 to 2005. Additionally, she studied Business to Business at Aarhus University and Aarhus Business College, earning a Shipping Forwarder qualification and EUD Business certification, respectively. Her expertise encompasses various sales methodologies, including Spin Selling, Challenger Sales, Solution Selling, and Value-Based Selling.
Professional Background
Prior to her current role at Forto, Grene held several positions in the logistics and sales sectors. She worked as a Country Field Sales Representative at Panalpina from 2013 to 2019 and as a Sales Manager at AddSecure from 2019 to 2021. Her earlier experience includes roles as a Forwarder at Geodis Wilson and Scan Global Logistics from 2008 to 2012. This diverse background has equipped her with skills in sales, project coordination, and market intelligence.
Sales Philosophy and Approach
In her role as a Sales Manager, Grene emphasizes the importance of honesty and open dialogue. She aims to build strong partnerships rather than merely transactional business relationships. Her focus on developing new business and implementing impactful projects reflects her commitment to delivering measurable results and enhancing corporate awareness.