[DATE, ex. Wednesday, June 11,2015]
[NAME AND ADDRESS]
Dear [NAME],
It was a pleasure to speak with you on [DATE, ex. Tuesday] regarding our job offer. {ALTERNATIVELY, I thank you for your letter of [DATE, ex. June 5] regarding our job offer.}
Although we are unable to accommodate your request to [REQUEST, ex. increase your base salary to Rs. 420,000], I’m certain you will be pleased to hear that [STATE ALTERNATIVE, ex. we are willing to increase your performance bonus to 5% of your division’s sales]. [STATE WHY THIS ALTERNATIVE MAY BE BETTER, ex. Since this bonus is tied to sales, the potential is virtually unlimited. Furthermore, based on your qualifications, I believe you have the ability to boost sales and earn a significant bonus.]
Allow me to confirm the terms of our revised offer:
[STATE NEW TERMS OF OFFER, ex.
o One-time signing bonus of Rs. 50,000
o Base salary of Rs. 420,000 per year
o Yearly bonus equal to 5% of your division’s accrued sales
o Three weeks of vacation per year
o Ten sick days per year
o Starting day of Monday, June 23, 2015]
I will be pleased to hold this offer for you for the next [X] days. Please contact me before then so that we can confirm your acceptance. Welcome to [STATE FIRM NAME, ex. ABC Co.]!
Sincerely,
[YOUR NAME]
