The Sales Institute · Specialist Course

Effective Sales Negotiations

How to build high-value relationships with resellers and intermediaries – and deliver consistent results through others.

Duration

6 Hours

Format

Cohort-based

Delivery

On-site/virtual

Programme includes

Cape Town · Johannesburg · Durban

6 hours

Across 8 practical modules

Cohort-based learning

Learn alongside peers from your industry

On-site or virtual

Flexible delivery across South Africa

Experienced salespeople

Tailored for your role and context, and those that have attended one of our foundational sales workshops

"Learn how to prepare, communicate and negotiate with confidence while protecting value and building better long-term agreements."

Programme structure

Programme overview

Seven modules covering the full channel management lifecycle, from fundamentals through to strategic influence.

Introduction to sales negotiations

Introduces sales negotiation as a discipline, clarifying its purpose, importance, key roles and the case for improving negotiation capability.

Covers the core negotiation process, including preparation, relationship management, clear objectives and the seven rules that guide effective negotiation.

Helps participants recognise negotiation styles, choose the right approach and handle more competitive negotiation situations.

Shows how to plan by mapping stakeholders, identifying interests, assessing options and alternatives, and strengthening the negotiator’s position.

Develops the skills to set the right tone, align on agreements, create options, manage trade-offs and secure final commitment.

Focuses on handling objections and conflict with emotional control, ethical conduct and practical techniques for moving customers beyond the status quo.

Shows how to close effectively by framing the conversation, building the case, managing concessions and overcoming buyer indecision.

Reinforces negotiation as a long-term relationship skill, with follow-up, empathy and mutually beneficial outcomes that support future sales.

What you will be able to do

6 outcomes. Negotiate value under pressure.

This course is designed to equip sales professionals with the essential skills and strategies needed to excel in sales negotiations. Effective sales negotiations are crucial for closing deals and building long-lasting customer relationships.

This course will show you how to navigate the negotiation process successfully, understand customer needs, and maximise value for both parties involved.

1

Identify and analyse the needs and motivations of customers

2

Develop and execute negotiation strategies that align with customer preferences

3

Create win-win solutions to foster long-term partnerships

4

Handle objections and conflicts professionally during negotiations

5

Enhance communication and rapport-building skills

6

Improve negotiation confidence and overall sales performance

Is this programme for you?

Who should attend

The workshop is designed for experienced salespeople or those who have attended one of our foundational sales workshops

The programme was eye opening. The reception and care from SI was top notch and we look forward to more training experiences.