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<Beginner> Lesson No.4

Price Negotiation for Overseas Plant Construction Project / 海外プラント建設プロジェクトの価格交渉

0.Greetings & Ice-break (2min.)|挨拶と導入

 

0-1 Greetings

Let’s practice a short small talk that you can use to greet a business partner and start building a good relationship.

講師との挨拶を兼ねて、ビジネスパートナーと信頼関係を築くための短いスモールトークを練習してみましょう。

[Tips / 会話のヒント]

・Can you hear me clearly? 

 私の声はクリアに聞こえますか?
・How's your day going so far?

 今日はどんな一日でしたか?
・Talk about one small topic (Work, Weather, News, Hometown, Sports event, etc.)

 軽い話題について話しましょう(仕事、天気、ニュース、地元、スポーツイベントなど)

0-2 Introduction​

In today’s lesson, we’ll learn about the following situation. Have you ever experienced something similar?

本日のレッスンでは以下のようなシチュエーションについて学びます。同様のシチュエーションを経験したことがありますか?​

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- If you have experience, please tell us what it was like, what was difficult, or what you learned.

   経験があれば、どんな内容だったか、難しかったことや学んだことなどを教えて下さい。 

- If you don’t have experience, try to imagine yourself handling that situation in English.

  What do you think would be challenging?

  経験がなければ、英語でその状況に対応しているところを想像してみましょう。どんなことが難しそうですか?

Situation / シチュエーション

A sales representative negotiates with an overseas client requesting significant price reductions for a plant construction project while maintaining appropriate profit margins.
海外プラント建設プロジェクトで大幅な価格削減を要求する顧客に対して、営業担当が適正利益を確保しながら交渉する場面です。

1. Read (2 min)|型を学ぶ
Let's read the following key sentences aloud!
下記の文章や単語を順番に音読しましょう!

1-1 Basic phrases
1.Let me explain our cost structure...(コスト構造を説明させてください...)
2.We calculated the unit price based on...(...に基づいて単価を計算しました)
3.We can reduce the cost by...(...だけコストを削減できます)
4.This approach allows us to...(このアプローチにより...できます)
5.We offer extended payment terms to...(...するために支払条件の延長を提供します)
6.Let me clarify the reasons for...(...の理由を明確にさせてください)
7.This results in lower total cost of...(これにより...の総コストが低くなります)

1-2 Essential words
1.reduce(削減する)
2.explain(説明する)
3.gradually(徐々に)
4.clarify(明確にする)
5.maintain(維持する)
6.flexible(柔軟な)
7.confirm(確約する)
8.appreciate(感謝する)
9.commitment(確約)
10.reasonable(妥当な)
2. Try  (3 min)|ロールプレイ練習

Let’s practice the role-play.

ロールプレイの練習をしましょう!

Situation / シチュエーション(Reference again)

A sales representative negotiates with an overseas client requesting significant price reductions for a plant construction project while maintaining appropriate profit margins.
海外プラント建設プロジェクトで大幅な価格削減を要求する顧客に対して、営業担当が適正利益を確保しながら交渉する場面です。

👨‍💼【Teacher / Procurement Manager】:
Thank you for meeting with us today. We need to discuss the pricing for the plant construction project. Our budget is limited, and we require a 15 percent cost reduction from your current proposal.
(本日はお会いいただきありがとうございます。プラント建設プロジェクトの価格について話し合う必要があります。私たちの予算は限られており、現在のご提案から15パーセントのコスト削減が必要です。)
🧑‍🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
I understand your budget concerns. Let me explain our cost structure in detail. We calculated the unit price based on material costs, manufacturing expenses, and development investments. These factors ensure the quality and reliability you expect from us.
(予算のご懸念は理解しております。コスト構造について詳しく説明させてください。材料費、製造費、開発投資に基づいて単価を計算しました。これらの要素が、貴社が私たちに期待される品質と信頼性を保証します。)

👨‍💼【Teacher / Procurement Manager】:
I appreciate the explanation, but 15 percent is our target. Can you offer any flexible options to reduce the total cost? We are considering other suppliers as well.
(説明には感謝しますが、15パーセントが私たちの目標です。総コストを削減するための柔軟な選択肢を提示していただけますか?他のサプライヤーも検討しています。)
🧑‍🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
I understand your position. We can reduce the cost by 8 percent if you confirm a 5-year maintenance contract with us. This approach allows us to recover development costs gradually. Additionally, we offer extended payment terms to help with your cash flow.
(貴社の立場は理解しております。5年間の保守契約を確約いただければ、コストを8パーセント削減できます。このアプローチにより、開発費を徐々に回収することができます。さらに、キャッシュフローを支援するために支払条件の延長も提供いたします。)

👨‍💼【Teacher / Procurement Manager】:
8 percent is better, but still below our target. Can you explain why your price level is higher than competitors? We need clear reasons to justify this to our management.
(8パーセントは改善されていますが、まだ目標には届きません。なぜ貴社の価格水準が競合他社より高いのか説明していただけますか?経営陣にこれを正当化するための明確な理由が必要です。)
🧑‍🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
Let me clarify the reasons for our pricing. We use special alloy materials that meet international safety standards, which cost 20 percent more than standard materials. Our technology reduces operating costs by 12 percent annually compared to competitors. This results in lower total cost of ownership over the project lifetime.
(価格設定の理由を明確にさせてください。私たちは国際安全基準を満たす特殊合金材料を使用しており、これは標準材料より20パーセント高価です。私たちの技術は、競合他社と比較して年間12パーセントの運用コスト削減を実現します。これによりプロジェクトの全期間にわたって総所有コストが低くなります。)

👨‍💼【Teacher / Procurement Manager】:
I see the value in your technology. However, we still need to find a middle ground. What is your final offer? We need to make a decision by the end of this week.
(貴社の技術の価値は理解しました。しかし、まだ妥協点を見つける必要があります。最終的なご提案は何ですか?今週末までに決定する必要があります。)
🧑‍🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
Thank you for considering our proposal carefully. We can offer a 10 percent reduction if you confirm both the 5-year maintenance contract and a commitment to purchase spare parts from us. This is our best offer while maintaining the quality standards you require. We believe this represents excellent value for your investment.
(私たちの提案を慎重にご検討いただきありがとうございます。5年間の保守契約と私たちからのスペアパーツ購入の確約の両方をいただければ、10パーセントの削減を提供できます。これが、貴社が求める品質基準を維持しながらの最良の提案です。これは貴社の投資に対して優れた価値を表していると確信しております。)

👨‍💼【Teacher / Procurement Manager】:
10 percent with the maintenance contract and spare parts commitment is reasonable. Let me discuss this with my team and get back to you by tomorrow. I appreciate your flexibility on this matter.
(保守契約とスペアパーツ確約付きの10パーセントは妥当です。チームと話し合い、明日までにご連絡いたします。この件での柔軟な対応に感謝します。)
3. Use  (4 min)|ロールプレイ & 実践(空欄補完)

Let's perform the role-play and fill in the blanks by translating the Japanese into English!
空欄の日本語を英語に訳しながら、ロールプレイを実践してみましょう!

Situation / シチュエーション(Reference again)

A sales representative negotiates with an overseas client requesting significant price reductions for a plant construction project while maintaining appropriate profit margins.
海外プラント建設プロジェクトで大幅な価格削減を要求する顧客に対して、営業担当が適正利益を確保しながら交渉する場面です。

👨‍💼【Teacher / Procurement Manager】:
Thank you for meeting with us today. We need to discuss the pricing for the plant construction project. Our budget is limited, and we require a 15 percent cost reduction from your current proposal.
🧑‍🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
I understand your budget concerns. Let me [説明する] our cost structure in detail. We calculated the unit price based on material costs, manufacturing expenses, and development investments. These factors ensure the quality and reliability you expect from us.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Procurement Manager】:
I appreciate the explanation, but 15 percent is our target. Can you offer any flexible options to reduce the total cost? We are considering other suppliers as well.
🧑‍🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
I understand your position. We can [削減する] the cost by 8 percent if you [確約する] a 5-year maintenance contract with us. This approach allows us to recover development costs [徐々に]. Additionally, we offer extended payment terms to help with your cash flow.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Procurement Manager】:
8 percent is better, but still below our target. Can you explain why your price level is higher than competitors? We need clear reasons to justify this to our management.
🧑‍🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
Let me [明確にする] the reasons for our pricing. We use special alloy materials that meet international safety standards, which cost 20 percent more than standard materials. Our technology reduces operating costs by 12 percent annually compared to competitors. This results in lower total cost of ownership over the project lifetime.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Procurement Manager】:
I see the value in your technology. However, we still need to find a middle ground. What is your final offer? We need to make a decision by the end of this week.
🧑‍🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
Thank you for considering our proposal carefully. We can offer a 10 percent reduction if you confirm both the 5-year maintenance contract and a [確約] to purchase spare parts from us. This is our best offer while maintaining the quality standards you require. I [感謝する] this represents excellent value for your investment.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Procurement Manager】:
10 percent with the maintenance contract and spare parts commitment is reasonable. Let me discuss this with my team and get back to you by tomorrow. I appreciate your flexibility on this matter.
4. Challenge (7 min)|応用実践

Let's perform the role-play and fill in the blanks by translating the Japanese into English!
空欄の日本語を英語に訳しながら、ロールプレイを実践してみましょう!

*Let's practice this part repeatedly until we can speak it smoothly.

  このパートはスムーズにスピーキングできるようになるまで繰り返し練習しましょう。

Situation / シチュエーション(Reference again)

A sales representative negotiates with an overseas client requesting significant price reductions for a plant construction project while maintaining appropriate profit margins.
海外プラント建設プロジェクトで大幅な価格削減を要求する顧客に対して、営業担当が適正利益を確保しながら交渉する場面です。

👨‍💼【Teacher / Procurement Manager】:
Thank you for meeting with us today. We need to discuss the pricing for the plant construction project. Our budget is limited, and we require a 15 percent cost reduction from your current proposal.
🧑‍🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
I understand your budget concerns. [コスト構造について詳しく説明させてください。] [材料費、製造費、開発投資に基づいて単価を計算しました。] These factors ensure the quality and reliability you expect from us.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Procurement Manager】:
I appreciate the explanation, but 15 percent is our target. Can you offer any flexible options to reduce the total cost? We are considering other suppliers as well.
🧑‍🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
I understand your position. [5年間の保守契約を確約いただければ、コストを8パーセント削減できます。] [このアプローチにより、開発費を徐々に回収することができます。] Additionally, we offer extended payment terms to help with your cash flow.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Procurement Manager】:
8 percent is better, but still below our target. Can you explain why your price level is higher than competitors? We need clear reasons to justify this to our management.
🧑‍🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
Let me clarify the reasons for our pricing. We use special alloy materials that meet international safety standards, which cost 20 percent more than standard materials. Our technology reduces operating costs by 12 percent annually compared to competitors. This results in lower total cost of ownership over the project lifetime.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Procurement Manager】:
I see the value in your technology. However, we still need to find a middle ground. What is your final offer? We need to make a decision by the end of this week.
🧑‍🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
Thank you for considering our proposal carefully. We can offer a 10 percent reduction if you confirm both the 5-year maintenance contract and a commitment to purchase spare parts from us. This is our best offer while maintaining the quality standards you require. We believe this represents excellent value for your investment.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Procurement Manager】:
10 percent with the maintenance contract and spare parts commitment is reasonable. Let me discuss this with my team and get back to you by tomorrow. I appreciate your flexibility on this matter.
\ If you have some extra capacity, give it a try(余力があればやってみましょう)/
5. Real-world application (5 min)|実務応用

Let's speak freely with the phrases and flow we learned today. If you can, imagine your real job—it makes practice more effective.
本日学習した単語やフレーズ、会話の流れを思い出しながら、自由に話してみましょう。可能であれば、自身の実務を想像しながら話すと効果的です。​

Situation / シチュエーション
A customer requests a 15 percent price reduction for a plant construction project due to budget constraints.
The sales representative must explain the cost structure and negotiate to maintain appropriate profit margins.
顧客が予算制約のためプラント建設プロジェクトの15パーセント価格削減を要求している。
営業担当者はコスト構造を説明し、適正な利益を維持するための交渉を行わなければならない。

👨‍💼【Teacher / Procurement Manager】:
We need a significant cost reduction for this project. Can you explain how you can help us meet our budget requirements?
(このプロジェクトには大幅なコスト削減が必要です。予算要件を満たすためにどのように支援していただけるか説明していただけますか?)

🧑‍🎓【Student / Your Role】:
(Free Speaking based on today's lesson)

Hints / ヒント
1.Explain the cost structure(コスト構造を説明する)
2.Offer flexible options(柔軟な選択肢を提示する)
3.Clarify reasons for pricing(価格設定の理由を明確にする)
4.Propose a compromise solution(妥協案を提案する)
​※This is not a role-play. Please speak until you finish your thoughts.
 このパートはロールプレイ形式ではありません。最後まで通して話してみましょう。
6.  Wrap-up (2 min) |レッスンの振り返り

Let's review today's lesson with your teacher!
今日のレッスンについて講師と振り返ってみましょう!

 

6-1 Comments from student

・Good points / 良かったところ・上手くできたところ
・Things to work on / 今後強化したいところ

 

6-2 Feedback from teacher

・Good points / 良かった点
・Things to work on / 今後の強化ポイント
・What to review / 復習ポイント

 

*6-3 Questions from student (if any)

Japanese translation(日本語訳)

1. Read (2min)(型を学ぶ)|基本フレーズ

2. Try  (4min)(ロールプレイ練習)|型を使った練習
Let’s practice the role-play.
ロールプレイの練習をしましょう!

3. Use  (7min)|応用
Let’s perform the role-play and filling in the missing English!
英語を補完しながら、ロールプレイを実践してみましょう!

4. Challenge (7min)|実践
Let’s perform the role-play and filling in the missing English!
英語を補完しながら、ロールプレイを実践してみましょう!

5. Wrap-up (3min) – レッスンの振り返り

"Let’s review today’s lesson with your teacher!”

「今日のレッスンについて講師と振り返ってみましょう!」

5-1.  Comments from Student

  - Good points / 良かったところ・上手くできたところ

  - Things to work on / 今後強化したいところ

5-2.  Feedback from Teacher

  - Good points / 良かった点

  - Things to work on / 今後の強化ポイント

  - What to review / 復習ポイント

5-3. Question from Students (If any)

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