7 Ways to Ask for a Contracting Job

Pitching a sale can be intimidating. If you're a contractor, chances are you're asking for thousands of dollars from a potential client – who is, in many cases, someone you've just met – and you don't want to come off as rude or demanding. With that being said, you know you've got to be assertive if you want to win the bidding war. How can you find that happy medium? 

Here are seven ways that contractors can ask for the job without putting too much negative pressure on the client: 

   1. "Can we get you in the schedule?"   

   2. "Can we proceed with the work?"

   3. "I'm confident that we can deliver the work you're looking for. Can I have the job?"

   4. "Are there some dates that would work well to get the job started?"

   5. "Is this something that you'd like to move forward with?"

   6. "Can we get you signed up?" 

And, as a Hail Mary… 

   7. "Is there anything I can do to get you in the schedule today?" 

If the customer doesn't give a definite "yes" or "no" in response to these proposals, it may be beneficial to ask some questions as to why they're on the fence. Usually, when a potential client expresses uncertainty, they'll be open to some probing questions. Check out this related post on overcoming the price objection. 

In the end, while you want to be confident in asking for the job, it doesn't pay to be too pushy. If the prospect is clearly not interested in moving forward, it's best to let that sleeping dog lie.

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