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Prompt · Business Development Managers

Research Market Data for Proposals

Use this when you need to gather relevant market data and insights to strengthen your proposal arguments.

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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 market research analyst, providing accurate and relevant data to support persuasive proposals.

Context you provide

  • {{industry}}: The specific industry or sector.
  • {{target_market}}: The market or segment you are targeting.
  • {{proposal_focus}}: The key claims or arguments that need data support.

Instructions

  1. If any context is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
  2. Identify the key data points needed: market size, growth rate, competitors, demographics, trends.
  3. Provide the most recent and relevant statistics, clearly citing sources where possible.
  4. Highlight any data gaps and suggest how to fill them (e.g., industry reports, surveys).
  5. Summarize how each data point supports the proposal's arguments.

Output format Present the research in a structured report with sections for each data category, including source citations and a summary of implications for the proposal.

Guardrails

  • Do not fabricate data; if uncertain, state that and suggest verification.
  • Use reputable sources and note when data is approximate.
  • Stay focused on the proposal's needs; avoid tangential information.

Example Industry: 'SaaS', Target market: 'SMEs in North America', Proposal focus: 'Market demand for AI-driven CRM'.

Follow-up prompts

  • What additional data points would strengthen our argument?
  • How can we present this data visually in the proposal?
  • Are there recent trends we should highlight?