Salary negotiation tips

Destroyer · 03-08-2018, 12:27 PM

Ok so your boy destro is trying to move up in the wireless world.
I got an offer for a manager spot at a TPR store
Need to get the dude to come up about 5k though
I suck at this type of shit. I know that what I want is reasonable though
Anyone good at this shit have any tips?

veritas · 03-08-2018, 12:30 PM

Yes.

Initially ask for ten.

Diode · 03-08-2018, 12:30 PM

you're in sales and can't sell the interviewer on why you're worth more money?

~RustyGunZ~ · 03-08-2018, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Diode

you're in sales and can't sell the interviewer on why you're worth more money?

This

They’re your customer sell them iOS features that android does better and vice versa

Amen · 03-08-2018, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Diode

you're in sales and can't sell the interviewer on why you're worth more money?

Word.

Do some research.

When I left DOL-OSHA And joined the corporate world - I conducted a lot of research in to salaries for someone in my position with my level of education and experience.

I have a PDF salary guide but it's mainly NY... Not sure where you live but I'm sure you could find the same guide but for your state and try and start there?

Generally you want to go a minimum of 10. 1st Find out what someone in that position makes or a general average. Weigh your options whether all of the PRO's of the position and CONS - long term.

But find out the base salary and typically go 10k above that. If your only looking for 5k because it's what you want and content with, then start off at 10k - Companies are always going to try and low ball you. If you have stats and statistics to back the promotion then they may still try and low ball you. So if your looking for ONLY 5k then begin with 10k and work down from there, you will most likely meet you half way which end result is what you want.

Congrats and good luck, bro.

Destroyer · 03-08-2018, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diode

you're in sales and can't sell the interviewer on why you're worth more money?

While in sales, it’s not like I was made for it
Which is one of the reasons I am seeking to move into management

~RustyGunZ~ · 03-08-2018, 12:42 PM

Yo i will provide some solid info in a bit though I have great experience with this world and promotions/hiring

Diode · 03-08-2018, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Destroyer

While in sales, it’s not like I was made for it
Which is one of the reasons I am seeking to move into management

ok. you want to manage a retail store and aren't comfortable selling?

Amen · 03-08-2018, 12:44 PM

Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager or Shift Manager/Supervisor type?

I can look though this salary guide if that helps man?

Destroyer · 03-08-2018, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Diode

ok. you want to manage a retail store and aren't comfortable selling?

I’m comfortable selling phones because I can sell on knowledge alone
I probably would not be comfortable selling cars.
Phones pretty much sell themselves.

~RustyGunZ~ · 03-08-2018, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Diode

ok. you want to manage a retail store and aren't comfortable selling?

You don’t need to know how to sell at all, the sales in retail are shit anyway in terms of how the training would translate to anything that really NEEDED to be sold

Give me a bit of background on the hiring/promotion process so far though

Destroyer · 03-08-2018, 12:52 PM

I’ve been recommended by a guy I used to work for who oversees the stores now
No interview. Talked to the guy on the phone once
He sent me an offer letter this morning through email

Enbombz · 03-08-2018, 01:15 PM

First of all look at salaries for similar roles with other companies. See where you stand. Justify why your worth it. Look at the areas you can improve. Have a plan of how your gonna achieve those improvements. Worst comes to worst set achievable improvements and get them to incentivise you. It's a lot more low risk for them and will be worth it for them if achieved.

Ghost1 · 03-08-2018, 01:20 PM

you go high he goes low

Ghost1 · 03-08-2018, 01:22 PM

post itt and get negged aero

veritas · 03-08-2018, 01:36 PM

If you are only taking the post for the money don’t. Maybe you are not cut out for leadership?

Read the Peter principle.

At any rate. Ask for ten

Destroyer · 03-08-2018, 01:36 PM

It’s not my first manager job

veritas · 03-08-2018, 01:38 PM

Oh ok cool then. Tell them ten or no. Be ready to walk.

veritas · 03-08-2018, 01:39 PM

They will probably come back with either ten or 5 to 7.

Batty · 03-08-2018, 05:07 PM

This is simple...

do you WANT or do you NEED?

if you just want, then you are willing to settle.

If you're all like THIS IS THE AMOUNT THAT I NEED, then you will get it or you will dip. I wouldn't waste time, if I was after a set amount and/or thought I was worth said amount or felt I could get said amount elsewhere. Sounds like you're willing to take less, but want to look confident negotiating???

a man doesn't have to tolerate what he refuses to tolerate.

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Amen As-salamu alaykum! Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 8,470 Battle Record: 19-8 Champed - 1-2 Punch League Season 6 Rep Power: 0	Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager or Shift Manager/Supervisor type? I can look though this salary guide if that helps man?

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Enbombz Not Joog Join Date: Nov 2016 Posts: 769 Battle Record: 9-5 Rep Power: 5907769	First of all look at salaries for similar roles with other companies. See where you stand. Justify why your worth it. Look at the areas you can improve. Have a plan of how your gonna achieve those improvements. Worst comes to worst set achievable improvements and get them to incentivise you. It's a lot more low risk for them and will be worth it for them if achieved.

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Batty that nigga Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: trailer house Posts: 2,739 Rep Power: 85899382	This is simple... do you WANT or do you NEED? if you just want, then you are willing to settle. If you're all like THIS IS THE AMOUNT THAT I NEED, then you will get it or you will dip. I wouldn't waste time, if I was after a set amount and/or thought I was worth said amount or felt I could get said amount elsewhere. Sounds like you're willing to take less, but want to look confident negotiating??? a man doesn't have to tolerate what he refuses to tolerate.