Hi, it's Jenny again, we had a course about how to write inquiry emails better and quickly and here are some important notes for your reference.
Part1:Matters to be negotiated
谈判事项-主要交易条件
quality质量/quantity数量/packing包装/price价格/delivery运输/payment付款
Part2:邮件书写和典型表达
1.subject主题
(1).[形容词]+[产品]+[来源]
e.g. Latest Trendy Toys from ABC, China
中国ABC公司最新的潮流玩具
(2).[卖点]+ [产品描述]
e.g.[Ready Stock] Hotel Supply Towel
[现成库存]酒店供应毛巾
(3).[产品]+[用途]
e.g.Labeling machine for Water Bottles
水瓶贴标机
(4).问句[提问式]
e.g.How to pick the durable LED light?
如何挑选耐用的LED灯?
2: Salutation称呼
Dear Gentlemen / Sir(s),
Dear Ladies / Madam(s),
Dear Sir or Madam,
Dear Miss White,
Dear Mr.Smith,
Dear Mrs. Black,
Dear Jack,
Dear Dr.Li
Dear Prof.Zhang
3: Complimentary Close结束语
Yours faithfully,
Yours sincerely,
Best wishes,
Best regards,
Thanks and Best regards
4: Signature署名
1.Name&Position姓名和职位
2.The full name of the company公司全称
3.Address and postal code发信人地址和邮编
4.Contact details联系方式
5.Company logo and website公司商标网址(选填)
2.邮件书写7C原则:
Concreteness具体性
Clarity清楚
Correctness正确
Consideration体谅
Courtesy礼貌
Conciseness简洁
Completeness完整性
3.外贸邮件缩写
Qty :quantity数量
Pcs :pieces件
EXP :export出口
IMP: import进口
MAX :maximum最大
MIN :minimum最小
B/L : bill of lading提单
L/C : letter of credit信用证
B/E :bill of exchange支票
MOQ:Minimum Order Quantity最小起订量
REP :reply回复
REF :reference参考
N.W.:net weight净重
G.W.:gross weight毛重
encl(s):enclosure 附件
ASAP:as soon as possible 尽快
3.邮件书写典型表达
表明目的:
1.I write to(I am writing to) you to ask for the tea of various quality.我来信是询问各种品质的茶叶。
请求对方寄送相关资料:
2.Will you please send us your latest catalogue and price list.请寄给我们最新的目录和价目表。
3.We’d like to receive a copy of your latest catalogue and full details of your export prices and terms of payment, together with samples.
我们希望收到一份你们最新的目录,详细的出口价格和付款条件,以及样品。
说明信息来源:
4.Your name has been given by the Chamber of Commerce商会/the...Embassy大使馆/the...bank银行 in...
5.Your firm has been recommended to us by..., with whom we have done business for many years.
经……向我们推荐贵公司,我公司与其有多年的业务往来。
询问价格:
6.May I have an idea of your prices?
可以了解一下你们的价格吗?
7.Please let us know your lowest possible prices for the relevant goods.
请告知你们有关商品的最低价。
8.If your prices are favorable, I can place the order right away
如果你们的价格优惠,我们可以马上订货。
9.We‘d rather have you quote us FOB prices.
我们希望你们报离岸价格。
10.Would you please give me a quotation?
您报个价好吗?
交货时间:
11.How long does it usually take you to make delivery?
你们通常要多久才能交货?
12.Could you make prompt delivery?
可以即期交货吗?
13.Will you please tell us the earliest possible date you can make shipment?
你能否告知我们最早船期吗?
付款方式:
14.Could you tell me which kind of payment terms you'll choose?
能否告知你们将采用哪种付款方式?
15.Could you please send us a catalog of your rubber boots together with terms of payment?
你能给我们寄来一份胶靴的目录,连同告诉我们付款方式吗?
Part3:The framework of an inquiry email邮件框架
模板一
Dear _____,We are one of the leading importers of ___(产品) in the ___(国家)We are quite interested in your products, your toys displayed at _________(展会或其他机会)Will you please send us catalogue and quote us the lowest
price C.I.F. Manchester,inclusive of our __% commission.Should your price be found competitive, we will purchase in large quantities.
(If your goods are competitive in price and are of high quality,we'll place a large order with you.)
We look forward to hearing from you soon.
(We look forward to your prompt reply.)
Yours truly,
模板二:
Dear______,
I’m_______from______company and I am very interested in_______(目的产品)
Material:______
Size:______
Qty:_______
....
Please offer us your price.
Appreciate your prompt answer.
Thanks in advance
That's all, thanks
要多多记忆练习哦
Jenny
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