Ben Teplitsky

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Mid-Market Director - North America Commercial Team at Mews

Seattle, Washington, United States

Overview

Ben Teplitsky is an innovative business development leader specializing in the hospitality technology sector. Currently the Mid-Market Director at Mews, he has a history of driving strategic sales and partnerships at firms like OpenKey and INTELITY. He leverages his expertise to cultivate longstanding client relationships and holds a BA from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Outside of his professional life, Ben has a strong appreciation for high-end hospitality and unique travel destinations. He has mentioned specific luxury locations, such as the Juniper Preserve Resort, as being among his favorite places in the world, indicating a personal passion for the industry he serves.

He was the Vice President of Business Development at OpenKey when it was acquired in January 2026.

Personality Overview

Big Picture Person

Imaginative

Believer

They are naturally enthusiastic, so take their promise with a pinch of salt.  They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships. They are people oriented, friendly and like creating new connections.

Topics They Care About

Hospitality Technology
His entire career, from Mews to OpenKey and INTELITY, is focused on bringing transformational technology and digital platforms to the hotel industry.
Elevating Guest Experience
A consistent theme in his roles, with titles including "VP of Guest Engagement" and a focus on using technology to improve how hotels serve guests.
Strategic Partnerships
A core skill mentioned in his headline and introduction. He actively fosters partner relationships, such as the Mews and Siteminder dinner event he promoted.

Media Appearances

Ben has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2026
Mid-Market Director - North America Commercial Team at Mews
10-2024 - 1-2026
Vice President of Business Development (Acquired 1/2026) at OpenKey
12-2023 - 1-2026
Executive Partner and Strategic Advisor at DeBerry Processing Solutions
1-2019 - 11-2023
Sr. Director - Hospitality & Guest Experience at INTELITY
2-2017 - 1-2019
Vice President of Guest Engagement - Hospitality, Venues and Gaming at Venuetize

Education

1996 - 2001
BA from University of Wisconsin-Madison

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Insights For Selling To Ben

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Speak enthusiastically with energy, maintain a clear and confident tone
  • Be friendly and entertaining in your conversation
  • Use phrases like ‘people will love’, ‘massive impact’ etc.

DONT's

  • Avoid overloading them with too much detail
  • Don’t push them to make a decision too fast, let them get comfortable first
  • Don’t assume a yes just because they have not said no

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ben is

  • Relationship and trust can be vital with them, sometimes more than anything else.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ben

  • They are unlikely to say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ben move?

  • They are not the fastest decision makers, their friendly approach can give false positive signals.
  • Can Ben take some risk or not?

  • They may take certain risks that they deem unlikely of personal repercussions.

You And Ben

Personality Compatibility


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