You are on a call with a potential client who tells you that he is willing to purchase a very expensive product right now but only if you can guarantee a 10% discount. Although you are allowed to give this discount without your manager's approval, you are worried that you will not meet your monthly sales goal if you give the discount.
1. Tell the client that you need to discuss the discount with your manager and that you will let him know later today if you can provide the discount.
2. Tell the client that you need to do some research to figure out if you can give the discount, and ask how soon he needs an answer about the discount.
3. Ask the client if you can place him on hold, and then, ask one of your coworkers for advice.
4. Examine your sales numbers while on the call to determine if giving the discount would cause you to miss your goal, and give the client your decision before you end the call.
5. Tell the client you can give him the discount, and after the call, review your sales numbers to determine what you need to do to meet your goal.
What would you most likely do?
What would you least likely do?