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Negotiation Playbook
A playbook for effective sales negotiations.
What's included
- Negotiation frameworks
- Preparation methodology
- Value protection strategies
- Concession planning
- Deal structure options
- Closing techniques
- Ethics and boundaries
Best used when
- Training negotiation skills
- Preparing for major deals
- Protecting deal value
- Enabling complex sales
The template
The Template
NEGOTIATION FRAMEWORK
Negotiation Preparation
NEGOTIATION PREP CHECKLIST
KNOW YOUR POSITION:
☐ Walk-away point: $_____
☐ Target price: $_____
☐ Opening position: $_____
☐ Concessions available: _______________
KNOW THEIR POSITION:
☐ Budget: $_____
☐ Alternatives: _______________
☐ Timeline pressure: High/Med/Low
☐ Decision makers: _______________
VALUE JUSTIFICATION:
☐ ROI calculation ready
☐ Customer references prepared
☐ Competitive differentiation clear
☐ Success metrics defined
Concession Planning
| If They Ask | We Can Offer | In Exchange For |
|---|---|---|
| Lower price | 5-10% discount | Multi-year, prepay |
| Payment terms | Net 60 | Longer contract |
| Free services | Implementation | Case study |
| More users | Bundle pricing | Upsell commitment |
VALUE PROTECTION
Negotiation Tactics
VALUE PROTECTION STRATEGIES
NEVER:
☐ Lead with discount
☐ Give without getting
☐ Show desperation
☐ Negotiate via email
ALWAYS:
☐ Quantify value first
☐ Trade concessions
☐ Involve procurement
☐ Document agreements
WHEN THEY SAY "DISCOUNT":
1. Acknowledge the ask
2. Understand the why
3. Reframe to value
4. Trade if necessary
Frequently asked questions
What is the Negotiation Playbook?
A playbook for effective sales negotiations.
Who is the Negotiation Playbook for?
It is built for CROs and their teams working on Sales Enablement. The AI coach adapts it to your company, stage, and goals.
How long does the Negotiation Playbook take to use?
It saves roughly 55+ hours versus building from scratch. Our AI coach can tailor the playbook to your situation in minutes, then hand you a step-by-step plan.
Is the Negotiation Playbook free?
Yes. You can read the full playbook and start getting coached through it for free. Sign in to save your tailored version and track your next steps.
How does the AI coach help with the Negotiation Playbook?
The coach teaches you the framework, asks a few questions about your business, tailors the playbook to you, and gives you measurable next steps to execute.