Salary Negotiation Script

I'm preparing for a salary negotiation and want to handle it confidently and effectively. Please help me create a script with specific phrases and talking points for negotiating a better compensation package. MY SITUATION: - Position/role: [JOB TITLE] - Company/industry: [COMPANY OR INDUSTRY] - Offered salary: [WHAT THEY'VE OFFERED] - Desired salary: [WHAT YOU WANT] - Experience level: [JUNIOR/MID-LEVEL/SENIOR/EXECUTIVE] - Key value points: [YOUR MAIN QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/ACHIEVEMENTS] - Other benefits to negotiate: [VACATION, FLEXIBLE WORK, BONUSES, ETC.] - Timing: [WHEN IN THE PROCESS - INITIAL OFFER, FOLLOW-UP, ETC.] Please provide a comprehensive negotiation script that includes: 1. INITIAL RESPONSE TO THEIR OFFER * How to express appreciation while still opening negotiation * Language to acknowledge the offer professionally * How to set the stage for a discussion without sounding demanding 2. MAKING MY CASE FOR HIGHER COMPENSATION * Specific phrases to highlight my value and market worth * How to frame my request in terms of value to the company * Ways to reference market research and industry standards * How to quantify my contributions and potential impact 3. HANDLING COMMON OBJECTIONS * Responses to "This is our standard package for this role" * Responses to "We don't have budget flexibility right now" * Responses to "We need to be consistent with our team" * Responses to "What would make you accept our current offer?" 4. NEGOTIATING OTHER BENEFITS IF SALARY IS FIRM * Transition language if base salary can't be increased * Specific asks for other compensation elements * How to prioritize and negotiate non-salary benefits 5. CLOSING THE NEGOTIATION * How to gracefully reach agreement * Language for confirming the final package * Professional ways to express appreciation * Next steps after reaching agreement For each section, please include specific word-for-word scripts I can adapt, along with notes on tone, delivery, and timing. I want to come across as confident, professional, and reasonable throughout the negotiation.