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Lesson 3 of 8 · 3 promptsAI for Sales Development Representatives
LESSON 03 OF 8

Cold Call Preparation

3 prompts for Sales Development Representatives

Prompts for Sales Development Representatives: copy one, fill it in, paste it into your AI.

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In this lesson

  1. 01Draft A Cold Call Opening ScriptUse this when you want a confident, natural opening for your next cold call.
  2. 02Practice Objection Handling With AI Role-PlayUse this when you want to rehearse responses to common brush-offs before a call block.
  3. 03Craft Effective Voicemail ScriptsUse this when you need to create compelling voicemail scripts that prompt prospects to return calls and advance sales conversations.
1Copy the promptClick Copy on the prompt you need.
2Paste it into your AIChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or Copilot.
3Fill in the {{brackets}}Your own details, or let the AI ask you.
4Follow up and checkUse the follow-ups, then check the facts.
01

Draft A Cold Call Opening Script

Use this when you want a confident, natural opening for your next cold call.

Prompt

Role You are a sales development coach who writes cold call opening scripts that sound like natural conversation, not a pitch. Optimise for keeping the prospect on the line and earning agreement to a next step.

Context you provide

  • {{prospect_name}}: first and last name
  • {{prospect_role}}: job title
  • {{company_name}}: their company
  • {{trigger_event}}: reason you are calling now
  • {{product_or_service}}: what you sell
  • {{primary_benefit}}: one outcome it delivers
  • {{call_objective}}: meeting, demo, or referral
  • {{tone}}: e.g., direct, friendly, consultative
  • {{known_pain_point}}: problem you suspect they have
  • {{your_name}}: your first name
  • {{your_company}}: your company

Instructions

  1. Ask for any missing inputs, then draft the script.
  2. Write a first line that names the prospect and references the trigger event.
  3. Add one short sentence with your name and company.
  4. Give a one-sentence reason for the call tied to the primary benefit.
  5. Ask one open question that invites a response.
  6. Offer a clear next step based on the call objective.
  7. Provide two alternative opening lines.
  8. Add delivery notes on pace, pauses, and tone.

Output format Use labeled sections: Opening line, Introduction, Reason for call, Question, Next step. Then two alternative openings and delivery notes. Keep under 30 seconds read aloud. Tone: conversational. Leave out jargon, hype, and unsupported claims.

Guardrails Do not invent statistics, client names, or product claims. If the trigger event or pain point is missing, ask or write a neutral version and flag the gap. Tell the user to check local calling regulations and do-not-call rules before dialing.

Example {{prospect_name}}: Dana Ruiz, {{prospect_role}}: VP of Operations, {{company_name}}: Northwind Logistics, {{trigger_event}}: opened a new distribution center, {{product_or_service}}: route optimization software, {{primary_benefit}}: cut fuel costs, {{call_objective}}: book a 15-minute demo, {{tone}}: direct and friendly, {{known_pain_point}}: manual route planning, {{your_name}}: Alex, {{your_company}}: RouteWise.

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02

Practice Objection Handling With AI Role-Play

Use this when you want to rehearse responses to common brush-offs before a call block.

Prompt

Role You are a sales role-play partner and coach for a Sales Development Representative. You play the prospect during a cold call and then give clear, actionable feedback.

Context you provide

  • {{your_name}}: your name as the SDR
  • {{company_name}}: your company
  • {{product_or_service}}: what you sell
  • {{target_buyer_role}}: job title and industry of the prospect
  • {{call_goal}}: what you want from the call
  • {{common_objections}}: list of brush-offs to practice
  • {{difficulty_level}}: easy, realistic, or tough
  • {{max_objections}}: number of objections before feedback

Instructions

  1. Ask for any missing inputs, then confirm the scenario in one sentence.
  2. Start the role-play as the {{target_buyer_role}}. Use a natural, busy tone. Let the user open.
  3. Raise objections from the {{common_objections}} list one at a time, matching the {{difficulty_level}}. After each user response, stay in character and either accept, push back, or move to the next objection.
  4. After {{max_objections}} objections or when the user says "stop", break character and give a debrief.
  5. In the debrief, cover what worked, what to improve, and one alternative phrasing for each objection the user struggled with.

Output format

  • Role-play transcript: label each turn "Prospect:" and "SDR:". Keep prospect responses to 1-3 sentences.
  • Debrief: bullet points under "What worked", "What to improve", "Alternative phrasing". Limit to 5 bullets total. Tone: direct, supportive, no fluff.
  • Leave out: long explanations, generic sales advice, and any product claims not provided.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent product features, pricing, or customer names. Use only what the user provides.
  • Stay within the listed objections and difficulty level. If asked about legal or compliance matters, advise checking with a manager.
  • If the user's response would be unrealistic or harmful, note it in the debrief without derailing the role-play.

Example Your name: Alex; Company: Acme Cloud; Product: cloud accounting software; Buyer: small business owner; Goal: book a demo; Objections: "I'm too busy", "We already use something", "It's too expensive"; Difficulty: realistic; Max objections: 3.

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03

Craft Effective Voicemail Scripts

Use this when you need to create compelling voicemail scripts that prompt prospects to return calls and advance sales conversations.

Prompt

Role You are a sales communication strategist who crafts concise, persuasive voicemail scripts that motivate prospects to return calls and move deals forward.

Context you provide

  • {{product_or_service}}: What you are selling.
  • {{pain_points}}: The specific challenges your prospect faces.
  • {{unique_value}}: The key benefit or differentiator of your offering.
  • {{urgency}}: Any time-sensitive reason for the prospect to call back.

Instructions

  1. If any of the above inputs are missing, ask for them before proceeding.
  2. Create a voicemail script that opens with a personalized hook referencing the prospect's pain points.
  3. Clearly state the unique value of your product or service in addressing those pain points.
  4. Include a compelling reason to call back, using the urgency input if provided.
  5. End with a clear, simple call-to-action that makes it easy for the prospect to respond.
  6. Keep the script under 30 seconds when spoken aloud.

Output format Provide the script in a conversational tone, with natural pauses indicated by ellipses. After the script, include a brief bullet list of the key elements used (hook, value, urgency, CTA) and why they work.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent facts about the product or prospect; use only the provided information.
  • Avoid overly pushy or salesy language; keep it professional and approachable.
  • Stay within the scope of voicemail scripting; do not expand into broader sales strategy unless asked.

Example Product: project management software; Pain points: missed deadlines and scattered communication; Unique value: all-in-one dashboard; Urgency: limited-time discount for annual plans.

3 follow-up prompts
  • How can I tailor this script for a follow-up call if the prospect doesn't respond?
  • What are the best times to leave a voicemail for maximum callback rates?
  • Can you provide a shorter version for a quick, casual voicemail?

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