Here are some tips for responding to unsolicited offers via email:
Don’t Feel Pressured to Respond Right Away
• You don’t need to reply immediately. Take some time to think through the offer and do your research before responding.
• An unsolicited sales pitch puts the pressure on you to act fast. Resist that urge. Stay in control.
Ask Questions to Better Understand the Offer
• Don’t be afraid to respond with questions about any unclear or concerning aspects of the offer. This shows you are giving it real consideration.
• Get clarification on the product or service, pricing, contract terms, etc. Make sure there are no surprises.
Be Upfront but Polite in Declining
• If it’s not something you’re interested in, let them know directly but kindly. Thank them for thinking of you.
• “I appreciate you reaching out, but I am not interested at this time.” Keeps things positive.
Suggest an Alternative Way to Move Forward
• If you’d like to keep the relationship open, offer to continue the conversation in a different way.
• “I’m not ready to commit right now, but feel free to check in with me in [X months].”
Use the Auto-Reply Tools in superReply
• Save time and hassle while maintaining professionalism with superReply’s response templates.
• Create customized templates to handle unsolicited offers based on your needs.
The free Chrome extension superReply takes the pain out of replying to emails. It gives you fast access to proven response templates so you can quickly yet tactfully handle unsolicited pitches.
