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Tricks of the Trade
Negotiation Tactics Masterclass
What they don’t want you to know
Join QFVG for this must-attend, practical masterclass where you will be supported to build your business skills.
Giving you the confidence to speak up when it counts, this business development masterclass will ensure you are better positioned to negotiate more effectively with your customers and suppliers to maximise your bottom line.
Whether you’re a seasoned grower, part of the sales team, or just looking to sharpen your negotiation skills. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from industry experts, network with peers, and gain insights that will empower you to thrive in the competitive retail landscape.
Spaces are limited. Bookings are essential.
Unsure if this is for you or simply want to know more? QFVG CEO Rachel Chambers sat down with training facilitators NextGen Group and QFVG Board Member Bevan Young to take a deep dive into what the Negotiation Tactics Masterclass is all about and what benefit it will provide to growers.
NEGOTIATION TACTICS MASTERCLASS SCHEDULE
Sunshine Coast: Thursday 27 - Friday 28 June
Bowen: Tuesday 2 - Wednesday 3 July
Ayr: Thursday 4 - Friday 5 July
Stanthorpe: Tuesday 16 - Wednesday 17 July
Moreton Bay: Thursday 18 - Friday 19 July
Bundaberg #1: Tuesday 23 - Wednesday 24 July
Bundaberg #2: Thursday 25 - Friday 26 July
Mareeba: Monday 29 - Tuesday 30 July
Innisfail: Thursday 1 - Friday 2 August
Further Negotiation Tactics Masterclasses are planned for August/September. If you are unable to attend one of the above times, please register your interest in a future event using the below form
COURSE OVERVIEW
The Negotiation Tactics Masterclass - run over two consecutive days – will cover:
Understanding retailers, agents and suppliers – How do they think? What shapes their behaviour and why? What are their KPI’s and how do you best engage to strengthen your position?
Negotiating better deals – improve your skills in getting the best possible deal when you are negotiating. How do you shift the power balance in your favour?
Using the tools available - Leveraging the Grocery Code and Hort Codes to create commercial advantage in negotiations.
As a bonus, attendees can access:
One-on-one confidential coaching, customised to your business’s specific negotiation challenges.
The NextGen Group’s members only area which contains templates & materials.
MEET YOUR EXPERT TRAINERS
The team at NextGen Group are highly experienced trainers. With backgrounds from both sides of the selling/buying table, this experience enables them to share with your team insights on the way the other side typically operates.
Neil Rechlin
For the past seven years, Neil has led the NextGen involvement in the Grocery Code of Conduct, working with retailers, manufacturers, industry bodies and the ACCC to continue the evolution of the Code in Australia. Neil’s favourite workstream is managing negotiations with retailers on behalf of suppliers. Creating some balance in what often feels like a one-sided fight!
Anthony Grant
During his career, Anthony has held senior roles in both retailer and supplier organisations creating quite a unique skill set that adds value on both sides of the fence. Anthony has a passion for creating long term sustainable partnerships between retailers and suppliers and has led the development of joint business planning and commercial capability programs with a number of organisations to help achieve their strategic objectives.
Geared Up Growers is delivered by the Queensland Fruit & Vegetable Growers with the support of the Queensland Government.