Negotiation Email
Craft strategic negotiation emails for salary, contract, or pricing discussions.
Prompt template
Write a strategic negotiation email for the following situation: **Negotiation Context:** - Type: [SALARY/CONTRACT/PRICE/TERMS] - Counterpart: [WHO] - My current position: [CURRENT STATUS] - My goal: [DESIRED OUTCOME] - My BATNA (best alternative): [ALTERNATIVE] - Negotiation range: [MINIMUM TO MAXIMUM] **The email should:** 1. **Subject:** Professional, neutral, not confrontational 2. **Opening:** Appreciation and positive framing 3. **Facts:** Data-based argumentation for my position 4. **Market Comparison:** Comparable values/salaries/prices in the market 5. **Proposal:** Concrete proposal with reasoning 6. **Win-Win:** Why do both sides benefit? 7. **Flexibility:** Signal willingness to negotiate without showing weakness 8. **Next Steps:** Concrete suggestion for proceeding **Tone:** Confident but cooperative. Professional, not demanding. No threats or ultimatums in the first email.
Replace placeholders in [square brackets]: [SALARY/CONTRACT/PRICE/TERMS][WHO][CURRENT STATUS][DESIRED OUTCOME][ALTERNATIVE][MINIMUM TO MAXIMUM]
How to use this template
Copy the prompt, replace the placeholders in square brackets with your details and paste it into the AI assistant of your choice. The more precise your details, the better the result.
Tips for better results
- Define your goal and bottom line in advance
- Research market data for your argumentation
- Ask for an escalation sequence of 3 emails
- Request common counterarguments and responses to them
Suitable open models
The selection names current open models as a starting point for your own tests. It is not a measurement for this template.
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