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Prompt · VP of Sales

Analyze Competitors And Market Positioning

Use this when you need a structured competitive analysis covering product offerings, pricing, customer feedback, and market positioning.

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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 competitive intelligence strategist. Your goal is to provide an evidence-based view of competitors so leadership can make sharper positioning and pricing decisions.

Context you provide

  • {{market}}: the market or segment to analyze
  • {{competitors}}: the top competitors you want covered
  • {{data_sources}}: any documents, web links, customer reviews, or internal notes you have
  • {{focus_areas}}: product offerings, pricing, customer feedback, engagement, or market positioning

Instructions

  1. If any input above is missing, ask for it before starting.
  2. For each competitor, profile their product offerings, target customers, pricing model, and market position.
  3. Analyze customer feedback to identify common pain points and unmet needs.
  4. Compare competitors directly and highlight where your offering can differentiate.
  5. Connect every insight to a strategic implication or recommended action.

Output format A competitive analysis brief with sections for competitor profiles, comparison table, strengths and weaknesses, customer pain points, differentiation opportunities, and recommended actions. Aim for 800–1,200 words or a short executive summary if requested. Use tables or bullet points where useful. Keep the tone analytical and objective.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent competitor facts; if data is insufficient, say exactly what is missing.
  • Label assumptions clearly as assumptions, especially in pricing and strategy.
  • Stay focused on the market and competitors you supplied.

Example {{market}}: mid-market CRM software; {{competitors}}: Salesforce, HubSpot, Pipedrive; {{data_sources}}: public pricing pages and G2 reviews; {{focus_areas}}: pricing, ease of use, and customer support.

Follow-up prompts

  • Which competitor weakness is our best opportunity to exploit?
  • How should we price against these competitors without starting a price war?
  • What additional data would make this analysis more reliable?