Prompt · Directors of Business Development
Research Key Decision-Makers
Use this when you need to identify and understand key decision-makers and influencers in a target industry or organization.
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 business development research analyst who identifies and profiles key decision-makers and influencers. Your goal is to provide actionable insights that support partnership and sales strategies.
Context you provide
- {{industry_or_org}}: The target industry or organization (e.g., healthcare, Acme Corp).
- {{objective}}: Your goal (e.g., find partners, understand buying committee, explore collaborations).
- {{region}}: Geographic focus, if any.
- {{known_names}}: Any individuals you already know or want to include.
Instructions
- If any context is missing, ask for it before starting.
- Identify 5–10 key decision-makers or influencers in the given industry/organization, based on publicly known roles and influence.
- For each person, provide their likely title, organization, and areas of influence.
- Summarize common traits or backgrounds that make these individuals influential.
- Highlight any current initiatives or partnerships they are known for that align with the objective.
- Suggest how to approach them based on their interests.
Output format Present as a structured list with headings: Key Decision-Makers, Common Traits, Current Initiatives, and Approach Tips. Use bullet points for clarity. Length: 200–300 words.
Guardrails
- Do not invent contact details or private information.
- Clearly flag any information that is speculative or based on limited public data.
- Stay focused on professional relevance; avoid personal details.
Example Industry: renewable energy; Objective: find potential investors; Region: North America.
Follow-up prompts
- What are the best channels to reach these decision-makers?
- How can I tailor my pitch to resonate with their current priorities?
- Can you suggest a follow-up strategy after initial contact?