Managing Bargaining Sessions

Track and manage multiple ongoing negotiations efficiently

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Last updated: January 11, 2025

Session Overview

Organized Negotiation Management

Every bargaining conversation on digiMall is organized into sessions with defined rules, time limits, and progress tracking. This structured approach helps both customers and vendors conduct efficient, fair negotiations while maintaining clear communication channels.

24hr

Default session duration

10

Maximum offers per session

5

Max concurrent sessions

Session Components

Price Parameters

  • • Starting price and minimum acceptable price
  • • Current offer and counter-offer amounts
  • • Maximum discount percentage allowed
  • • Price progression tracking

Time Management

  • • Session start and expiration times
  • • Response time tracking
  • • Extension requests and approvals
  • • Activity timeline and milestones

Communication

  • • Chat messages and media sharing
  • • Offer and counter-offer history
  • • System notifications and alerts
  • • Vendor and customer notes

Session Controls

  • • Pause, resume, and extend options
  • • Terms and conditions modifications
  • • Priority level adjustments
  • • Session termination controls

Managing Multiple Sessions

Session Dashboard Overview

Active Sessions (Requires Attention)

• Sessions with pending counter-offers

• Expiring within 4 hours

• Awaiting your response

• High-priority negotiations

Monitoring Sessions (Low Priority)

• Recently started negotiations

• Waiting for vendor responses

• Background conversations

• Extended deadline sessions

Completed Sessions (Archive)

• Successfully concluded deals

• Expired or cancelled negotiations

• Declined offers and rejections

• Historical data and analytics

Multi-Session Strategies

Effective Approaches

  • Prioritize by item urgency and value
  • Set daily check-in times for all sessions
  • Use session notes to track progress
  • Leverage similar negotiations for insights

Common Pitfalls

  • Ignoring low-priority sessions
  • Mixing up negotiation contexts
  • Overcommitting to too many sessions
  • Forgetting session expiration times

Session Lifecycle

Session States and Transitions

Initiated

Customer makes initial offer, session timer starts

Active Negotiation

Back-and-forth offers, chat communication, media sharing

Pending Response

Waiting for customer or vendor to respond to latest offer

Agreement Reached

Final price accepted, ready to proceed to payment

Session Termination Scenarios

Successful Completion

• ✅ Mutual agreement on final price

• ✅ Terms and conditions accepted

• ✅ Payment process initiated

• ✅ Session archived with success status

Unsuccessful Termination

• ❌ Session expired without agreement

• ❌ One party withdrew from negotiation

• ❌ Maximum offer limit reached

• ❌ Violations of terms and conditions

Optimization Tips

Session Performance Metrics

Key Metrics to Track

Success Rate73%
Average Session Duration6.2h
Average Discount Achieved18%
Response Time2.4h

Performance Insights

• Sessions with faster responses have 23% higher success rates

• Including product-specific questions increases acceptance by 15%

• Bundle offers achieve 31% better per-item pricing

• Morning negotiations (9-11 AM) have optimal outcomes

Advanced Session Management

Schedule Reviews

Set daily times to review all active sessions

Smart Alerts

Configure notifications for critical session events

Track Patterns

Analyze your negotiation patterns for improvement

Pro Optimization Tip

Keep detailed notes for each session including vendor preferences, successful strategies, and pricing patterns. This information becomes invaluable for future negotiations with the same vendors.

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