joebidensdiaper

Account Executive

Best strategy to delay a job offer to consider other options?

Fellas I need help. I have my final interview (of 5 total) for an incredible company today. I may have overplayed my hand a bit in alluding that they're my top choice (which they have been), but recently I've been presented with another great opportunity.

Typically in sales interviews they want you to ask for the job - and I certainly would have before I was presented with the second opportunity.

What's the best way to secure an offer without actually accepting - in a way that lets the first company know I'm interested without turning them off, and gives me time to think about the other offer?

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Justatitle

Big Shot

Account Executive

No great way to do this, usually companies give you 3 days to make a decision, the worst thing you do is sign the offer and then backout. With all these companies that scale their sales teams and then do 40% layoffs 2.5 months later you shouldn't feel any guilt about it either.

detectivegibbles

Politicker

Sales Director

“Honored by the offer. It’s a great opportunity and feels like the right fit for both parties.

Would it be unreasonable for me to take the next X day(s) and let you know my decision?”

VP Enterprise Sales

This is my answer as well. Just be honest, tell them another opportunity was presented to you that you need to consider. I would not take the job with a delayed start date then back out.

Do you have your priorities down on paper so that you can make an informed decision?
What is your ideal position and company?
What is one better then the other?

I would spend some time thinking of your decision criteria now.

braintank

Politicker

Enterprise Account Executive

Don't -- you'll go into an analysis paralysis spiral.

A bird in the hand...

Especially if job 1 is an incredible company with a good offer.

Sunbunny31

Politicker

Sr Sales Executive 🐰

Exactly - don't get FOMO now.

Revenue_Rambo

Politicker

Director, Revenue Enablement

No guarantees that newest opportunity will end in an offer. See how long you can delay the start date. Use that time to pursue anything else. Then push other companies to move faster.

saaskicker

Celebrated Contributor

Enterprise AE

delayed start date is the answer, can typically ask when the next hiring class or two start and select one. can play up an already planned vacation if you need to get into the next round of new hires.

CPTAmerica

Opinionated

President/CRO

Ask for the job, tell them that you can't start until August 1st.

Just be careful to not burn bridges.

Pachacuti

Politicker

They call me Daddy, Sales Daddy

Take what is offered. If something else better comes your way, weigh it on its merits.

Diablo

Politicker

Sr. AE

I would be thankful for the offer as gibbles mentioned and understand their timeline by when (latest) you can confirm the acceptance.

pirate

Big Shot

🦜☠️ Account Executive

You could accept and push start date out by as much as you can and keep interviewing... Not what you should do but then again the companies would not think twice before letting you go so you do what is best for you

Armageddon

Opinionated

Enterprise Account Executive

Take the job with a start date out at least 3 weeks, continue interviewing and back out if you get something better

CuriousFox

WR Officer

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Maximas

Tycoon

Senior Sales Executive

Well,my style is here to delay the KO date with that company until I'm done with the other interviews at other workplaces,then make up my mind by then, and even if you have to apologize I still believe they'll understand that you got a better opportunity.

SalesPharaoh

Big Shot

Senior Account Executive

Hey tell them you are pending another offer so you wouldn't leave any stone unturned. Maybe they can up your compensation to close you out.

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Best strategy to delay a job offer to consider other options?

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