БЭП 172 – Встреча с продавцом (Часть 3)

This is the third of a three-part Business English Pod series on discussing a proposal with a vendor.

Meeting with a vendor to discuss a proposal is partly about getting information and partly about negotiating a good deal. Your conversation is like a dance in which you and the vendor are trying to get the most out of a possible deal. You need to come out of the meeting feeling confident about the vendor’s abilities and sure that you are getting as much as possible at the best possible price.

На прошлой неделе, we looked at how to show concern about cost, introducing topics with tact, and showing tactical hesitation. В этом эпизоде, we’ll focus on the negotiation phase. That will involve highlighting concerns, getting concessions, and making a counter-proposal. We’ll also look at how to set criteria for evaluation and how to maintain momentum at the end of a meeting.

В сегодняшнем диалоге, we’ll rejoin Steve, who wants to hire a vendor to run language training, и Карен, чья компания сделала заявку на проект.

Вопросы для прослушивания

1. How does Karen respond to Steve’s concern about cost?
2. What changes to the proposal does Steve suggest?
3. What will probably happen next?

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БЭП 171 – Встреча с продавцом (Часть 2)

Это вторая из трех частей серии Business English Pod о встреча с продавцом для обсуждения предложения.

Как мы обсуждали в прошлый раз, встреча с продавцом для обсуждения предложения частично связана с получением информации, а частично - с целью заключения выгодной сделки. Вы должны использовать свои мягкие навыки, чтобы выйти из встречи с позитивным настроением по поводу поставщика и уверенностью в том, что вы получаете как можно больше по лучшей цене..

В последнем эпизоде, мы сосредоточились на получении информации с помощью различных типов вопросов. В этом уроке, мы посмотрим, как выразить озабоченность по поводу стоимости, как тактично представить тему, и как проявить нерешительность в переговорах. Мы также расскажем о гипотетических вопросах и приблизительных цифрах..

Давай снова присоединимся к Стиву, кто надеется нанять кого-нибудь для обучения языку, и Карен, чья компания сделала заявку на проект.

Вопросы для прослушивания

1. В чем преимущества смешанного курса?
2. Что в первую очередь беспокоит Стива в этой части встречи??
3. Что делать, если заказчик не доволен комплексной доставкой?

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БЭП 170 – Встреча с продавцом (Часть 1)

This is the first of a three-part Business English Pod lesson about meeting with a vendor, or potential supplier.

When you meet with a vendor to discuss a proposal, it’s partly about getting information and partly about negotiating better terms. You may be meeting with several vendors who are bidding on the same job. You want to make sure you understand each proposal and can have confidence in each vendor’s ability to deliver. You’ll also want to get the best terms possible in the deal. Then you can make a wise decision about who deserves the contract.

В этом уроке, we’ll look at using probing questions to dig for more information, ensuring vendor expertise by asking about past experience, asking leading questions, and confirming information. We’ll also see how a vendor attempts to address the client’s concerns.

В сегодняшнем диалоге, we’ll hear Steve, who works for a company that wants to hire someone to run Business English training courses for its employees. Steve is meeting with Karen, a potential vendor, who works for Lexis Training Solutions.

Вопросы для прослушивания

1. What are Lexis Training Solutionsstrengths?
2. What are Steve’s biggest concerns in this meeting?
3. Why does Karen say that each company is unique?

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БЭП 156 – Английский для общения: сетей (Часть 2)

This is the second of a two-part Business English Pod lesson on business networking.

Networking is all about people and connections. You never know when someone you meet at a conference or trade show may be able to help your business in the future. Likewise, you may be able to help someone else out. So building and maintaining a network of business contacts is essential.

But once you meet a prospective contact, how do you maintain that connection? This is what we’ll focus on today. We’ll talk about ways to steer a conversation toward a lead. We’ll also cover ways to shoot for a meeting and be persistent. And we’ll look at the other side and discuss ways to politely leave a conversation.

Today’s lesson is mainly about sales, but these functions can be easily applied to other situations.

Последний раз, we met Ian, a sales rep for a pharmaceutical company, and Marissa, a pharmacy manager at Children’s Hospital. They met at a conference and Marissa mentioned her frustration with her current pharmaceutical supplier. Deliveries are often late and are sometimes packaged incorrectly. She’s concerned about getting supplies for her hospital’s vaccine clinics. And that’s where the conversation resumes today.

Вопросы для прослушивания

1. What supplies does Marissa’s pharmacy need?
2. Why does Ian suggest grabbing a cup of coffee?
3. What is Marissa’s schedule like right now?

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БЭП 155 – Английский для общения: сетей (Часть 1)

This is the first of a two-part Business English Pod series on networking.

В деле, so much depends on who you know. A network is a group of business contacts that have the resources to help each other out. Former and current colleagues, outside business associates, vendors, friends, acquaintancesthese can all be part of your network.

The term “сеть” refers to developing this group of contacts. Most businesspeople are looking to expand their networksfor sales leads, job referrals, information, and advice. Networking also means being helpful to others. There should be mutual benefits for all involved.

Networking often involves approaching people you don’t know, which can be a little awkward. How do you network in a way that seems genuine? В этом уроке, we’ll look at ways to approach people. We’ll also cover greetings and introductions, 10-second elevator pitches, and talking about your industry.

Today we’ll listen to Ian and Marissa’s first interaction at a pharmacy conference. Ian is a sales rep for a pharmaceutical company. Marissa is the manager of a hospital pharmacy. A pharmacy is a place that distributes medicine and drugs.

Вопросы для прослушивания:

1. How does Ian break the ice with Marissa? Другими словами, how does he start their first interaction?
2. How did Ian learn about the flu vaccine clinics?
3. Why is Marissa frustrated with her supplier?

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