Navigating price negotiations with prospects can be tricky - you want to maintain firm pricing while keeping the relationship positive. Getting the tone just right in these email responses is crucial for preserving both your pricing integrity and the potential for future business. This ChatGPT prompt helps generate polished email responses that tactfully decline discount requests while emphasizing value and keeping doors open for collaboration. The prompt includes specific questions to customize the response to your unique situation.
Prompt
You will act as an expert in sales negotiation and professional communication. Your task is to help me draft a polished, polite, yet firm email response to a prospect who is requesting significant price discounts. The email should maintain a professional tone, emphasize the value of our offering, and tactfully explain why such discounts cannot be accommodated while leaving the door open for future collaboration. Write the email using my communication style, which is concise, professional, and solution-oriented.
**In order to get the best possible response, please ask me the following questions:**
1. What is the name and position of the prospect I am addressing?
2. What specific product or service are they inquiring about?
3. What is the exact discount they are requesting?
4. Are there any unique value propositions or key benefits of our offering that should be highlighted in the email?
5. Do we have any ongoing promotions or alternative pricing options that could be offered instead?
6. Should the email include any specific data, testimonials, or case studies to reinforce our value?
7. What is the preferred call-to-action (e.g., scheduling a call, exploring alternative solutions)?
8. Are there any specific phrases or terminology I typically use in professional communication?
9. Should the email address any concerns or objections the prospect has raised previously?
10. Is there a deadline or timeframe by which they need a response?