很多外贸业务员不是不懂产品,而是卡在英语上:开发信写不出、客户问价答不顺、跟进不知道说什么。其实外贸英语不需要多高级,会那几百个高频句型和模板就够了。本文整理外贸开发、报价、跟进、谈判全流程的实用英语,拿来就能用。
一、开发信:第一封邮件怎么写?
开发信的核心是"简洁、说清你是谁、为什么要找你"。记住这个结构:
Subject(主题行):
- Professional [产品名] Manufacturer from China
- [产品名] Supplier with 10 Years Export Experience
- High Quality [产品名] at Competitive Price
Body(正文模板):
Dear [Name], This is [Your Name] from [Company], a manufacturer of [产品] with [X] years of export experience. We noticed that your company imports [相关产品]. Our products have been exported to [国家/地区] and are well received by customers like [知名客户/市场]. Attached is our catalog and best quotation for your reference. We can offer [卖点:认证/定制/交期]. Looking forward to your reply. Best regards, [Your Name]
要点:第一封别写太长,3-5句话;别群发,称呼写对客户名字;附上产品图或目录,比纯文字有说服力。
二、报价邮件:客户问价怎么回?
客户问"How much is your price?",别只回一个数字。规范报价邮件:
Dear [Name], Thanks for your inquiry. Here is our quotation: - Product: [产品名+型号] - Price: USD [价格] per [unit] FOB [港口] - MOQ: [起订量] - Payment: T/T 30% deposit, 70% before shipment - Delivery: [X] days after deposit The price is valid for 30 days. Please let us know your quantity and target price so we can offer the best deal. Best regards, [Your Name]
高频问答句:
- What is your MOQ? —— Our MOQ is 500 pieces.
- Can you give us a discount? —— We can offer a better price based on your quantity.
- What is your delivery time? —— Delivery is about 20 days after receiving the deposit.
三、跟进邮件:客户不回复怎么说?
客户没回邮件是常态,跟进节奏:第3天、第7天、第14天各跟一次,话术换着来:
第一次跟进(第3天):
Dear [Name], I'm writing to follow up on my previous email. I wonder if you have any questions about our quotation. We are currently arranging production for this season, so placing your order earlier would help us secure a better schedule. Looking forward to hearing from you. Best regards,
第二次跟进(第7天):
Dear [Name], Just checking in again. We value the chance to work with you and would like to understand your requirements better. Would it be possible to arrange a quick call this week? We can discuss the details directly. Best regards,
第三次跟进(第14天):
Dear [Name], Not sure if you are still considering our offer. The raw material price is rising recently, and our current quotation will be valid until [日期]. If now is not the right time, please let us know, and I will keep you updated with our market information. Best regards,
四、谈判与电话英语
价格谈判:
- Our price is already very competitive.(我们的价格已经很有竞争力了)
- The price depends on your order quantity.(价格取决于你的订购量)
- We can offer a 3% discount for orders over 1000 pieces.(超过1000件可以给3%折扣)
- Could you share your target price? We will try our best to match it.(能告诉我您的目标价吗?我们尽力配合)
电话/视频会议常用:
- Could you speak a little slower, please?(能说慢一点吗)
- Sorry, could you repeat that?(抱歉,能重复一下吗)
- Let me confirm: you need 500 pieces with our logo, right?(我确认一下:500件带我们logo,对吗)
- I will send you the PI by email today.(我今天把形式发票发你邮箱)
五、常见错误避坑
- 不要全大写:全大写像在喊叫,不礼貌
- 别用翻译腔:别写"Please trust me",写"We guarantee"更专业
- 数字和单位写清楚:USD 1,000.00 per set,别漏币种和单位
- 日期格式统一:用Oct 30, 2026,避免美式英式混淆
- 别拼错客户名字:发之前检查称呼拼写,拼错名字很掉分
六、总结
外贸英语不需要"高大上",需要的是"用得对":
- 开发信要短:3-5句话讲清你是谁、卖什么、找谁
- 报价要全:价格、单位、条款、有效期写完整
- 跟进要勤:3-7-14天节奏跟进,话术轮换
- 表达要准:数字、单位、日期不出错
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