15 synonyms

Negotiated synonyms for a resume

Why replace it

Negotiated is a good verb, but without the result the reader does not know if you won anything. Negotiation is also easy to quantify in money, time or terms. Pick the verb that matches the outcome and attach the figure.

Synonyms by meaning

Pick the group that matches what you actually did, then the word that fits the context.

Reaching agreement

Brokered
Deals between two or more other parties.
Secured
Contracts, funding, approvals.
Closed
Sales and deals that signed.
Settled
Disputes, claims, lawsuits.
Mediated
Resolving conflict as a neutral party.

Improving terms

Renegotiated
Better terms on existing contracts.
Bargained
Collective bargaining and labor relations.
Arranged
Payment plans, schedules, terms.
Leveraged
Using volume or data to win better terms.
Won
Concessions, discounts, contracts.

Persuading

Persuaded
Changing a decision-maker's mind.
Convinced
Informal; winning buy-in.
Influenced
Shaping decisions without authority.
Advocated
Representing a client's or customer's interest.
Resolved
Ending a dispute to both sides' satisfaction.

Before and after

The same bullet with a sharper word and a result attached.

Before

Negotiated with suppliers.

After

Renegotiated terms with 8 packaging suppliers, cutting unit costs 12% and extending payment terms to 60 days.

Before

Negotiated contracts with clients.

After

Closed 3-year renewals with 14 enterprise clients worth $4.2M, with an average 7% price increase.

Before

Negotiated disputes.

After

Settled 35 customer billing disputes a month, recovering $90K in revenue that had been written off.

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Negotiated synonyms FAQ

Common questions about replacing this word on a resume.

It depends on what you mean. For reaching agreement, try brokered or secured. For improving terms, try renegotiated or bargained. For persuading, try persuaded or convinced.