5 Tips For Salespeople When Negotiating

If you, then I. When you begin to negotiate and determine terms, conditions and pricing adopt the “if you, then I” mantra. Never give anything away until you seek a concession. “If you agree to X, then I will agree to Y”. Know where negotiation fits into your sales process and appreciate that it requires a different set of skills to selling. It fits between – closing and delivering. The process is: Market, prospect and qualify, matching needs, close, negotiate, deliver. Plan to negotiate. You don’t need to rush in;…

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Bottomless Prosecco

It’s all the rage in the bars in Cheltenham, where I live. All you can drink Prosecco whilst you eat a meal. It’s not as daft as you think. The wholesale price of the fizz is around £2.50 but bars retail this at around £25 a pop, so the customer thinks they’re getting a bargain. Everyone’s happy. The restaurant owner is getting plenty of custom with people paying full price for their meals and earning a handsome profit. A classic win:win. When negotiating, a win:win is essential. The aim is…

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