AI prompts for sales and email
Prompts for cold emails, follow-ups, LinkedIn outreach, discovery calls, objection handling, proposals, battlecards and WhatsApp sales messages. Works with ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini.
- 100% free, no sign-up
- One-click copy
- Open directly in ChatGPT or Claude
Cold email that gets replies
Works with: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini
Write a cold email to [job title] at [type of company] offering [your product / service]. Rules: - Under 90 words - Subject line under 6 words (give 5 options) - Open with a specific observation about their business, not about me - One clear pain point and one proof point: [proof] - End with a low-friction question, not a meeting request - Plain, human tone with no buzzwords Then write 2 short follow-up emails for day 3 and day 7.
Objection handling coach
Works with: ChatGPT, Claude
Act as a senior sales coach. I sell [product] at [price] to [customer type]. The most common objections I hear are: [list objections] For each objection give: what the customer really means, a calm empathetic response, a question to keep the conversation going, and one proof point I could use. Then role-play as a tough prospect so I can practice. Wait for my replies.
LinkedIn outreach sequence
Works with: ChatGPT, Claude
Create a 4-step LinkedIn outreach sequence for reaching [target role] in [industry] about [offer].
Step 1: connection note under 250 characters
Step 2: value message after they accept (share an insight, no pitch)
Step 3: soft pitch with a relevant case study: [case study]
Step 4: polite breakup message
Personalise with placeholders for {first name}, {company} and {recent post}.Sales call summary and next steps
Works with: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini
Summarise this sales call transcript using the MEDDIC framework (Metrics, Economic buyer, Decision criteria, Decision process, Identify pain, Champion). Mark any field we still do not know. Then draft the follow-up email, propose the next 3 steps to move the deal forward, and score the deal health from 1 to 10 with reasons. Transcript: [paste transcript]
Proposal writer
Works with: ChatGPT, Claude
Write a client proposal for [project] for [client company]. Include: executive summary, understanding of their problem, proposed solution, scope and deliverables, timeline with milestones, pricing options (good / better / best), why us, and next steps. Client context: [notes] Our strengths: [list] Budget range: [range] Keep it professional, specific and under 900 words.
Discovery call question bank
Works with: ChatGPT, Claude
I sell [product / service] to [buyer role] at [company type]. Write 25 discovery call questions grouped into: current situation, pain and impact, decision process, budget, timeline, and competition. Mark the 5 most important, and add a follow-up probe for each.
Ideal customer profile (ICP) builder
Works with: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini
Based on our best 10 customers below, build our ideal customer profile: industry, company size, geography, tech stack signals, buying triggers, job titles involved, common pains, and disqualifiers. Then write a lead-scoring model out of 100 points. Customers: [paste list with details]
Follow-up after no response
Works with: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini
Write 4 polite follow-up emails for a prospect who went quiet after [last interaction, for example a demo or proposal]. Each must add new value: a relevant insight, a short case study, a useful resource and finally a breakup email. Under 70 words each, with subject lines.
Pricing page and quote explainer
Works with: ChatGPT, Claude
A prospect thinks our price of [price] is too high compared with [competitor / doing nothing]. Write a short ROI explanation with a simple calculation using these assumptions: [assumptions]. Then write a 150-word email reframing value, and suggest 2 ways to reduce risk for them without discounting.
Account research brief
Works with: ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity
Prepare a one-page account brief on [company name] before my sales call. Include: what they do, size, recent news, likely strategic priorities, probable pains related to [my product category], key people to talk to by role, and 5 tailored talking points with a strong opening question.
Sales battlecard
Works with: ChatGPT, Claude
Create a sales battlecard: us ([our product]) vs [competitor]. Include: quick summary, where we win, where they win, landmines to set (questions that expose their weaknesses), how to handle their top 5 claims, pricing comparison, and 2 customer proof points we can use.
WhatsApp sales message templates
Works with: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini
Write 8 WhatsApp message templates for [business] to send to leads: first reply to an enquiry, sharing a quote, follow-up after 2 days, appointment reminder, payment reminder, thank you after purchase, review request, and re-engaging a cold lead. Friendly, short, one clear call to action each.
No prompts match your search. Try another keyword, or search the full library.
Sales and Email prompts: FAQ
Can I use ChatGPT to write cold emails?
Yes. The best results come from giving the AI a specific prospect, a real pain point and one proof point, and asking for short, plain emails under 100 words.
Will AI-written sales emails sound robotic?
Not if you set rules: short length, no buzzwords, a specific observation about the prospect and a low-friction question at the end. Always personalise before sending.
Are these prompts free to use?
Yes. Every prompt in the Softsols AI prompt library is free to copy, edit and use for personal or commercial work.
How do I customise a prompt?
Replace everything in [square brackets] with your own details. The more specific your context, audience and desired format, the better the result.
More AI prompt categories
Browse 160 free prompts across 14 categories, or search the full library.
Business and Strategy prompts
Copy-ready prompts for founders, managers and consultants.
12 prompts →Marketing and SEO prompts
Prompts for SEO outlines, AI Overview optimisation, landing pages, Google Ads, personas, newsletters, case studies and full campaign plans.
13 prompts →Coding and Dev prompts
Prompts for code review, debugging, tests, refactoring, API design, security audits, SQL, Docker and CI pipelines, plus specs for AI coding agents.
13 prompts →Writing and Content prompts
Prompts to write in your own voice, sound human, repurpose content, polish emails, write press releases, product descriptions, speeches and course outlines.
12 prompts →Social Media prompts
Prompts for content calendars, viral hooks, LinkedIn posts, carousels, captions, YouTube scripts, bios, trend adaptations and community replies.
12 prompts →Image Generation prompts
Viral and practical image prompts.
15 prompts →AI Video prompts
Text-to-video prompts and scripts for product ads, travel reels, UGC-style ads, explainers, storyboards, photo animation and podcast clips.
9 prompts →Productivity prompts
Prompts to plan your week, clear your inbox, summarise documents, write formulas, make decisions, budget, plan trips and meals, and build habits.
11 prompts →Career and Resume prompts
Prompts for ATS-friendly resumes, cover letters, mock interviews, salary negotiation, LinkedIn profiles, freelance proposals and career change plans.
12 prompts →Learning and Study prompts
Prompts to explain any topic, build learning roadmaps, get Socratic tutoring, make flashcards, summarise papers, practise languages and debate.
11 prompts →AI Agents and Automation prompts
Prompts to design AI agents, write system prompts, plan RAG chatbots, design MCP tools, build no-code automations and evaluate AI output.
12 prompts →Data and Analysis prompts
Prompts to analyse spreadsheets and CSVs, design KPI dashboards and surveys, write SQL and pandas scripts, forecast trends and plan A/B tests.
8 prompts →E-commerce prompts
Prompts for product listings, abandoned cart emails, review replies, returns policies, sale campaigns, bundles and upsells, support macros and niche research.
8 prompts →Want a custom AI assistant trained on your business?
We design, build and deploy AI chatbots, copilots and agents for companies in the US, UK, Singapore and Pakistan.