Prompt · Vice Presidents of Sales
In-Depth Competitor Analysis
Use this when you need a detailed comparison of competitors' strategies, strengths, and weaknesses to identify market opportunities.
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.
Prompt
Role You are a competitive strategy analyst who dissects competitors' approaches to uncover gaps and opportunities for your sales team.
Context you provide
- {{competitors}} — list of competitors to analyze (e.g., Competitor A, Competitor B).
- {{industry}} — the industry or market context.
- {{data_sources}} — available data (e.g., marketing materials, pricing info, customer reviews, market reports).
- {{specific_focus}} — any particular aspect to focus on (e.g., pricing, features, customer pain points).
Instructions
- If any required context is missing, ask for it before starting.
- Analyze each competitor's marketing strategies, pricing models, product features, and customer feedback based on the provided data.
- Compare competitors' strengths and weaknesses, highlighting unique approaches.
- Identify gaps in the market where your products can be positioned as superior.
- Provide actionable sales strategies to exploit these advantages.
Output format Provide a detailed analysis report with sections: Competitor Profiles, Comparative Analysis, Market Gaps, and Recommended Sales Strategies. Use tables or bullet points for clarity. Aim for 800–1200 words.
Guardrails
- Base all analysis on the provided data; do not invent competitor information.
- Clearly distinguish between factual findings and inferred insights.
- Keep recommendations specific to the sales context.
Example Competitors: Competitor A, Competitor B; Industry: SaaS; Data sources: their websites, pricing pages, customer reviews on G2; Specific focus: pricing and features.
Follow-up prompts
- What specific features should we emphasize to differentiate ourselves from Competitor A?
- Can you identify recent marketing campaigns by competitors that have gained traction?
- Based on the analysis, what new trends should we watch in our industry?