Vendor Renewal Negotiation Brief

Build a data-backed brief to negotiate a software renewal.

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Vendor / softwareCurrent annual spendSeats licensedActive seats (last 30 days)Renewal dateProposed increaseAlternatives / leverageTarget outcome

Renewal Negotiation Brief — Salesforce

RENEWAL NEGOTIATION BRIEF
Vendor: Salesforce        Renewal: TBD

CURRENT STATE
Annual spend: $48,000
Seats licensed: 60   Active (30d): 41
Estimated cost per seat: $800/yr
Estimated waste on idle seats: $15,200/yr (32% unused)

VENDOR ASK
Proposed increase: 12%

OUR POSITION & LEVERAGE
HubSpot quote at $31k; ability to consolidate 2 add-ons.

TARGET OUTCOME
Flat renewal, true-down to 45 seats, 2-year price lock.

TALKING POINTS
- Utilisation is 68% — we are over-licensed and will true down at renewal.
- A 12% increase is not justified given usage; benchmark per-seat is trending down.
- We are evaluating alternatives and can migrate within one quarter if terms are not competitive.
- In exchange for a multi-year commitment we expect a price lock and waived overage fees.

BATNA: proceed with the alternative above if no agreement on a flat or reduced renewal.

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About Vendor Renewal Negotiation Brief

Walk into a software renewal armed with data. This tool builds a one-page negotiation brief showing your real utilisation, idle-seat waste, the vendor's proposed increase and your target outcome — so you negotiate from leverage, not guesswork.

How to use Vendor Renewal Negotiation Brief

1Enter the vendor, current spend, seats and active seats.
2Add the proposed increase and your alternatives/leverage.
3State your target outcome and export the brief.

Why use Vendor Renewal Negotiation Brief?

✓Finance and ops teams preparing for renewals.
✓Founders cutting software spend.
✓IT managers consolidating their SaaS stack.

Frequently asked questions

How do I negotiate a SaaS renewal?+

Lead with utilisation data, true down unused seats, benchmark per-seat pricing, name credible alternatives, and trade a multi-year commitment for a price lock and waived overage fees. Start the conversation 60–90 days before renewal.

When should I start renewal negotiations?+

At least 60–90 days before the renewal date, before auto-renew clauses lock you in. This gives you time to evaluate alternatives and create real leverage.