Can I negotiate when getting an offer for a higher internal position.

Question

I am currently an Analyst 3 and applied for a manager 1- analyst position, I went through the interviews and got an offer.

However, a colleague of mine (also analyst 3) recently got promoted to the same manager 1 title but is only handling one division where as this role will be multiple divisions. I do have more years in experience and technical skills in analytics vs said colleague. Do I have the grounds to ask for a higher title, pay, or should I just take it and build my skills first.

hfq841dq · Accepted Answer

If you interviewed for the job and got the offer, they obviously think you have the skills to do the job. Otherwise you wouldn't have gotten the offer. The caveat I have is making sure you know what the other colleague is doing because basing your argument for higher pay on someone eles's role is risky. What if there are things they are working on that you're not privy to? Your argument would fall flat and then you look like a jerk and not a good teammate. Be careful making assumptions.

19g6vkvre8dkf · Answer

You can try, and I would at least ask, but they may have already "leveled" you

Product11 · Answer

I think you definitely should. At least ask for clarification on the role and responsibilities. If you already have more years of experience and technical skills + more responsibilities, your title /pay should represent that.

js189yDfa2PO · Answer

Do you have a relationship with your colleague? Maybe you can ask them what their comp looks like if they are your junior? Maybe that can be awkward however.

darkallstar · Answer

Absolutely. You already have the data points you need. I wouldn't make it adversarial though. If you have a number in mind already, just ask for it. What do you have to lose?

Can I negotiate when getting an offer for a higher internal position.

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