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Five Powerful Sales Negotiation Tactics

Iannarino

There are a lot of books and programs about negotiating, and you can learn something useful from any of them, but many of the strategies and tactics are not designed for sales negotiations. Most of the time, our sales negotiations center on the price of what we sell, with occasional negotiations around indemnifications.

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Ineffective B2B Sales Training and the Folly of BATNA Negotiation Strategy

Iannarino

I learned negotiation at Harvard Business School. After reading assignments and lectures, we spent most of the time negotiating scenarios. A lot of the ideas in the class came from Getting to Yes , a book by Roger Fisher, William Ury, and Bruce Patton, which I had read before.

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How Strong are Your People at Sales Negotiation?

Anthony Cole Training

Negotiate by definition is to deal or bargain with others in preparation of a contract or business deal. As a verb, negotiate means to move through in a satisfactory manner. Oftentimes, sales negotiation tactics seem to be related to price – giving or getting the best rate or fees for a product or service.

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7 Vital Sales Negotiation Skills Every Rep Needs

Iannarino

In 2010, I said that “ Negotiation is the art of the deal.” And it’s still true today.

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The Easiest Month-End Negotiation Tactic

Cerebral Selling

Unfortunately, when the deadline is near we don’t always have the ability to take our time with tactics like aiming highing and negotiating slowly. The post The Easiest Month-End Negotiation Tactic appeared first on Cerebral Selling. The reality is, it won’t be! Just ask if it’s a deal-breaker and see for yourself.

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Concessions vs. Negotiations: Sales Credibility at Stake

Iannarino

Many sales organizations use a terrible approach to negotiation, one that harms salespeople and their companies. Concessions are at the heart of this approach because many salespeople mistake concessions for negotiation. But first, let’s look at sales definitions:

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Mastering the Art of B2B Sales Negotiations: Offensive and Defensive Strategies

Iannarino

If you want to retain more of your revenue, profit, and commissions while still taking care of your clients, you need to negotiate effectively.

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