Ben Corbett

Questioner
DISC Type : c

Sr. West Power Trader at bp

Houston, Texas, United States

Overview

Ben Corbett is a Senior West Power Trader at bp with extensive experience in commodity price risk management, derivative structuring, and developing energy hedging strategies. His career includes senior trading roles at Bank of America and ConocoPhillips, where he rebuilt their west portfolio. He holds a BBA from St. Edwards University.

His notable career achievement includes rebuilding ConocoPhillips’ west portfolio and driving volumetric growth through customer transactions and renewables.

Personality Overview

Systematic

Price-Sensitive

Value Seeker

They prefer to analyze every situation thoroughly.
  They generally do not appreciate an overfriendly approach and prefer to stay to-the-point. They are more likely than others to negotiate on pricing and terms.

Topics They Care About

Power Trading
This has been his core focus in senior roles at bp, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, and ConocoPhillips, specializing in the West Power market.
Commodity Risk Management
Has deep experience in managing commodity price risk and developing sophisticated energy hedging strategies, as noted from his time at ConocoPhillips.
Renewable Energy
His background includes focusing on renewables to drive volumetric growth and expand trading portfolios.

Media Appearances

Ben has no verified media appearances

Work History

8-2025
Sr. West Power Trader at bp
10-2024 - 8-2025
Director, Head of US Power Trading at Bank of America Merrill Lynch
2-2023 - 8-2025
Director, West Power Trading at Bank of America Merrill Lynch
6-2022 - 2-2023
Vice President, West Power Trading at Bank of America Merrill Lynch
1-2015 - 6-2022
Director -West Power Trading & Marketing at ConocoPhillips

Education

2003 - 2006
BBA from St.Edward's University
2002 - 2006
Business from St.Edward's University

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Insights For Selling To Ben

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Emphasise more on facts and measurable benefits
  • If you have a lower priced product compared to the competition, call out the same
  • Share as much information as possible regarding your product

DONT's

  • Avoid rushing them, be polite and patient
  • Don’t try to be too friendly or informal with them
  • Don’t depend too much on anecdotal evidence, it reduces their confidence

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ben is

  • Confidence that the product provides ROI, effective pricing and process adherence matter the most to them.

  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ben

  • It doesn’t come naturally to them but they can say no if they are not convinced.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ben move?

  • They can move at a reasonable pace while making their decisions if they have the necessary information.

  • Can Ben take some risk or not?

  • They can take risk if they are convinced that they have analyzed the circumstances well.


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