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.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
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
- If any input above is missing, ask for it before starting.
- For each competitor, profile their product offerings, target customers, pricing model, and market position.
- Analyze customer feedback to identify common pain points and unmet needs.
- Compare competitors directly and highlight where your offering can differentiate.
- 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?