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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.

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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 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

  1. Ask for missing inputs before starting.
  2. Generate a follow-up script tailored to the given stage and scenario, including a brief opening that references the previous interaction.
  3. Include strategies to nurture the lead, such as providing additional value, addressing concerns, and suggesting next steps.
  4. Offer two variations: one for a prospect who is interested but hesitant, and one for a prospect who has gone silent.
  5. 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?