Ben Ellery

Observer
DISC Type : ci

Deputy Chief Reporter at The Times

United Kingdom

Overview

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Personality Overview

Example Seeker

Curious

Assertive

They are likely to ask many questions and look heavily for supporting information.  They are generally good communicators and can be hard to convince. They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing.

Topics They Care About

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Media Appearances

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Work History

11-2025
Deputy Chief Reporter at The Times
12-2023 - 11-2025
Crime Editor at The Times
8-2019 - 12-2023
Reporter at The Times
7-2012 - 8-2019
Reporter at The Mail on Sunday
4-2010 - 8-2012
Reporter at Solent News Agency

Education

2007 - 2008
NCTJ from Highbury Journalism College

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Insights For Selling To Ben

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘clear proof that’, ‘data shows’ etc.
  • Invite them for a social do but don’t rely solely on the relationship
  • Build rapport, it will come handy to handle hard questions later

DONT's

  • Don’t be too objective but make sure to pad your storytelling with data points
  • Don’t rely excessively on your relationship with them to win the deal
  • Don’t try to rush them into a decision, provide all necessary information first

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ben is

  • Proven value, strong testimonials are important to them, relationships will have some weightage.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ben

  • They are practical and friendly, don't expect a clear-cut response often.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ben move?

  • They like to be detailed and take their time to arrive at decisions.
  • Can Ben take some risk or not?

  • They evaluate their decisions systematically and are less likely to take risks.

You And Ben

Personality Compatibility


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