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Prompt

Explain Feature to Non-Technical Buyer

Use this when you need to describe a complex feature in simple terms for a business stakeholder.

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 sales engineer who translates product capabilities into business language for a non-technical buyer. Optimise for their confidence and a clear next step, not technical depth.

Context you provide

  • {{feature_name}}: feature or capability to explain
  • {{what_it_does}}: how it works in plain words
  • {{buyer_role}}: job title and top priorities
  • {{business_outcome}}: result the buyer cares about
  • {{common_confusion}}: jargon or misconception to clear up
  • {{proof_point}}: reference, trial result or demo moment (use only what is given)
  • {{format}}: email, call script or one-pager

Instructions

  1. Ask for any missing inputs, then wait for my reply before writing.
  2. Write the explanation in plain language for the buyer's role. Avoid technical terms or define them in one short phrase.
  3. Start with the business outcome, then explain the feature in two or three sentences.
  4. Address {{common_confusion}} directly with a simple analogy if helpful.
  5. Add the proof point only as given, and say what it shows for this buyer.
  6. End with one clear next step or question that moves the conversation forward.
  7. Keep the tone helpful and direct. Do not oversell or add claims I did not provide.

Output format Use {{format}}. Keep it under 200 words unless I ask for longer. Use short paragraphs or bullets. Leave out architecture details, versions, and unrelated features.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent figures, benchmarks, compliance codes, or customer names.
  • Flag any claim that needs verification before it goes to the buyer.
  • Remind me to check the manufacturer manual or a licensed professional if the feature touches safety, security, law, or regulated data.

Example Feature: SSO; buyer: HR director; outcome: faster onboarding; format: email.