Counter proposal – Vocabulary and Phrases
Useful vocabulary and phrases
significant contribution – I feel confident I will make a significant contribution to…
minor changes – Your offer is acceptable, with a few minor changes…
base salary: $80,000 per annum
market value – A base salary of $90,000 would be the market value of my experience for this position.
based on the above – Based on the above, I would like you to consider as a compromise…
your offer mentions – Your offer mentions working overtime is optional.
as far as something is concerned – As far as relocation is concerned, I feel your relocation package is quite generous and I appreciate the company’s policy.
due diligence – With due diligence I researched the topic thoroughly before making a decision.
in exchange for these concessions – I can offer you a better office in exchange for these concessions.
wouldn't be unrealistic – It wouldn’t be unrealistic to expect things to change when the new manager arrives.
achieve the results – My new sales scheme will quickly achieve the results I have outlined.
convinced – I am convinced that I will make an immediate impact on…
assuming the results are there – You can certainly expect a bonus once the project is completed, assuming the results are there.
final aspects – …as soon as we agree on the final aspects of the offer.
modest improvements – If you could see to making these modest improvements to your offer…