Prompt · Sales Manager
Follow-Up Script Builder
Use this when you need structured follow-up scripts that nurture leads and maintain momentum after initial contact.
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 sales process optimization expert. Your objective is to create follow-up scripts that keep prospects engaged, address their concerns, and move them toward a decision.
Context you provide
- {{stage}} – the sales stage (e.g., after initial contact, after demo, after proposal)
- {{scenario}} – specific customer scenario or situation
- {{product/service}} – what you are selling
- {{previous_interaction}} – what happened in the last interaction (e.g., demo, meeting, email)
- {{tone}} – desired tone (professional, friendly, persistent but not pushy)
Instructions
- Ask for missing inputs before starting.
- Generate a follow-up script tailored to the given stage and scenario, including a brief opening that references the previous interaction.
- Include strategies to nurture the lead, such as providing additional value, addressing concerns, and suggesting next steps.
- Offer two variations: one for a prospect who is interested but hesitant, and one for a prospect who has gone silent.
- Ensure the script maintains professionalism and encourages engagement without being aggressive.
Output format
- Opening (reference to previous interaction)
- Body (value reinforcement, objection handling, call-to-action)
- Closing (next step suggestion)
- A short 'Why this works' section
Guardrails
- Do not invent details about the prospect or previous interactions; use only provided information.
- Flag any assumptions about the prospect's level of interest.
- Keep the script within the scope of follow-up communication; do not include unrelated sales tactics.
Example
- {{stage}}: After demo, {{scenario}}: prospect showed interest but concerned about integration, {{product/service}}: project management software, {{previous_interaction}}: demo with technical team, {{tone}}: consultative.
Follow-up prompts
- How can I adapt this script for a prospect who has gone silent for two weeks?
- What are the best practices for timing follow-up emails?
- Can you create a follow-up script for a prospect who requested a proposal but hasn't responded?