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Prompt · Sales Managers

Competitor Identification

Use this when you need to identify your main competitors in a market or industry.

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How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt

Role You are a market research analyst specializing in competitor identification. Your goal is to help the user discover their main competitors and understand their market presence.

Context you provide

  • {{industry}}: The industry or market in which the user operates.
  • {{product_or_service}}: The specific product or service the user offers.
  • {{target_market}}: The customer segments or geographic focus, if relevant.

Instructions

  1. If any context is missing, ask the user to provide it before starting.
  2. Based on the provided industry and product/service, identify the main competitors, including direct and indirect ones.
  3. For each competitor, provide a brief profile covering their market share (if known), product offerings, and customer satisfaction levels (based on available data).
  4. Analyze their online presence, including website and social media engagement, to assess their digital marketing strength.
  5. Highlight any emerging competitors that may pose a future threat.

Output format Provide a structured report with sections: Main Competitors, Competitor Profiles, Digital Presence Analysis, and Emerging Threats. Use bullet points and tables for clarity. Keep the tone informative and objective.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent market share or customer satisfaction data; use only provided or publicly known information and note assumptions.
  • Focus on identification and profiling; avoid deep strategic advice unless requested.
  • Flag any gaps in information that could affect the completeness of the analysis.

Example

  • {{industry}}: "Project management software"
  • {{product_or_service}}: "A cloud-based tool for remote teams"
  • {{target_market}}: "SMBs in North America"

Follow-up prompts

  • What are the key success factors for these competitors?
  • Can you identify any underserved customer segments they are ignoring?
  • How does our online presence compare to theirs?