Reply to negotiate a job offer

Writes a polite reply to a job offer requesting higher pay based on your achievements and inviting discussion.

What you send

Write a short email replying to the offer: thank the recruiter, confirm my interest, request the salary I want (EGP 21,000) using my achievements and invite discussion. Add a subject line and do not assume the increase will be accepted.

Name: Nour Sameh. Recruiter: Mr. Hossam. On 18 October 2026, I received an offer for a customer service role at EGP 18,000 a month, with a proposed start date of 1 November 2026. I want to request EGP 21,000. My reason: from January to September 2026, I trained 3 new colleagues and helped reduce the ticket backlog from 80 to 35. I want the role and am open to discussing pay.

What you get

Subject: Offer Response – Customer Service Role

Dear Mr. Hossam,

Thank you for the offer for the customer service role. I am very interested in the position and appreciate the opportunity.

Based on my contributions from January to September 2026, including training 3 new colleagues and helping reduce the ticket backlog from 80 to 35, I would like to request a monthly salary of EGP 21,000.

I am open to discussing this further and would be happy to find a suitable arrangement.

Best regards,
Nour Sameh

How it works

  1. Share the offer and the salary you want to request.
  2. Give achievements that support your request.
  3. Review the message before sending it to the recruiter.

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