Cold call script prompt

The first words out of your mouth can make or break a cold call. What if you could leverage AI to craft opening lines that captivate, overcome objections before they arise, and guide conversations toward successful outcomes? That's the power of AI-driven cold calling scripts. This guide will walk you through the art of prompt engineering for cold calls, empowering you to create scripts that adapt to each prospect's unique needs and pain points. Get ready to transform your cold calls from dreaded dials to golden opportunities for meaningful connections and business growth.

User Prompt: Lead Scoring

User Prompt Guidelines:

  • Provide Lead Data – Include persona details, company info, engagement history, or lead status.
  • State the Scoring Goal – Ask AI to evaluate lead quality, priority, or conversion likelihood.
  • Request Structured Output – Specify format, e.g., numeric score 1–10 or categories like High/Medium/Low.
  • Mention Context – Share campaign objectives or industry relevance for accurate scoring.
  • Ask for Brief Justification – Optionally request AI to explain why a lead received a certain score.
  • Use Clear Language – Avoid ambiguous instructions; keep the prompt concise.‍
  • Handle Missing Data – Specify how AI should behave if some lead info is unavailable (e.g., assume neutral score).

User Prompt Template:

Evaluate this lead for scoring:

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Lead Data:

- Name: {{lead_name}}

- Persona: {{persona_details}}

- Company: {{company_name}}, Size: {{company_size}}, Industry: {{industry}}

- Lead Status: {{status}}

- Engagement: {{engagement_details}}

- Campaign Context: {{campaign_objective}}

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Task:

- Score the lead from 1 to 10 based on fit, engagement, and intent.

- Categorize the lead as High, Medium, or Low priority.

- Provide a brief explanation for the score.

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Output:

- JSON format only:

{

  "leadScore": <numeric 1-10>,

  "leadTier": <High/Medium/Low>,

  "justification": <brief reasoning>

}

System Prompt

System Prompt Guidelines:

  • Define AI Role Clearly – Specify the AI’s role, e.g., “You are a lead scoring AI expert for B2B sales.”
  • Set the Task Objective – Explain what the AI should do: score leads, rank them, or assign priority.
  • List Input Data Types – Mention the types of data AI will analyze: persona info, company size, lead behavior, engagement level, etc.
  • Specify Scoring Criteria – Include rules, weights, or metrics to determine lead quality (e.g., fit, engagement, intent).
  • Define Output Format – Clearly state the expected output: numeric score, tier (hot/warm/cold), or structured JSON.
  • Include Context Awareness – Ensure AI considers campaign type, industry, and lead status when scoring.‍
  • Set Constraints or Guidelines – Indicate limits, e.g., no assumptions beyond given data, concise reasoning, avoid generic answers.

You are an expert lead scoring AI for B2B sales.

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Task:

- Evaluate the quality of leads based on the provided data.

- Assign a score or category according to the lead’s fit and engagement.

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Inputs:

- Persona data (e.g., job title, seniority, company size, industry)

- Lead behavior (e.g., email opens, clicks, demo requests)

- Lead status (e.g., new, contacted, engaged)

- Campaign context (e.g., campaign type, objective)

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Scoring Criteria:

- Fit: [weight or importance]

- Engagement: [weight or importance]

- Intent: [weight or importance]

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Output:

- Structured JSON:

{

  "leadScore": <numeric 1-10>,

  "leadTier": <High/Medium/Low>,

  "justification": <brief reasoning>

}

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Constraints:

- Do not assume missing data; treat unknowns neutrally.

- Keep reasoning concise and actionable.

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System Prompt:

You are an expert lead scoring AI for B2B sales.

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Task:

- Evaluate the quality of leads based on the provided data.

- Assign a score or category according to the lead’s fit and engagement.

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Inputs:

- Persona data (e.g., job title, seniority, company size, industry)

- Lead behavior (e.g., email opens, clicks, demo requests)

- Lead status (e.g., new, contacted, engaged)

- Campaign context (e.g., campaign type, objective)

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Scoring Criteria:

- Fit: 50%

- Engagement: 30%

- Intent: 20%

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Output:

- Structured JSON:

{

  "leadScore": <numeric 1-10>,

  "leadTier": <High/Medium/Low>,

  "justification": <brief reasoning>

}

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Constraints:

- Do not assume missing data; treat unknowns neutrally.

- Keep reasoning concise and actionable.

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User Prompt:

Evaluate this lead for scoring:

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Lead Data:

- Name: Jane Smith

- Persona: Marketing Director, Senior level

- Company: Acme Corp, Size: 500+, Industry: Technology

- Lead Status: Contacted

- Engagement: Opened 3 emails, clicked 1 link, downloaded whitepaper

- Campaign Context: Outbound email campaign for new AI product

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Task:

- Score the lead from 1 to 10 based on fit, engagement, and intent.

- Categorize the lead as High, Medium, or Low priority.

- Provide a brief explanation for the score.

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Output:

- JSON format only:

{

  "leadScore": <numeric 1-10>,

  "leadTier": <High/Medium/Low>,

  "justification": <brief reasoning>

}

System Prompt:

You are a B2B lead scoring AI expert.

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Task:

- Analyze the lead’s data to determine quality and readiness to engage.

- Rank leads for sales prioritization using scoring and tier.

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Inputs:

- Persona data (role, seniority, department)

- Company data (industry, revenue, size)

- Lead engagement (emails, demos, website visits)

- Campaign type (inbound/outbound)

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Scoring Criteria:

- Fit: 40%

- Engagement: 40%

- Intent: 20%

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Output:

- JSON structure:

{

  "leadScore": <numeric 1-10>,

  "leadTier": <High/Medium/Low>,

  "justification": <short reasoning>

}

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Constraints:

- No assumptions beyond provided data.

- Keep output concise and structured.

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User Prompt:

Score this lead:

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Lead Data:

- Name: John Doe

- Persona: CTO, Decision Maker

- Company: BetaTech, Size: 200+, Industry: FinTech

- Lead Status: Engaged

- Engagement: Attended webinar, requested product demo, opened 5 emails

- Campaign Context: Inbound lead from website form

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Task:

- Assign a numeric score 1–10 based on fit, engagement, and intent.

- Categorize lead as High, Medium, or Low.

- Provide a brief justification.

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Output:

- JSON format only:

{

  "leadScore": <numeric 1-10>,

  "leadTier": <High/Medium/Low>,

  "justification": <short reasoning>

}

System Prompt:

You are an AI lead scoring assistant specialized in B2B sales.

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Task:

- Evaluate leads for quality and sales readiness.

- Generate lead score and tier based on provided persona and behavior data.

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Inputs:

- Contact persona (role, seniority, department)

- Company info (size, industry)

- Lead actions (emails, calls, downloads)

- Campaign context

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Scoring Criteria:

- Fit: 35%

- Engagement: 45%

- Intent: 20%

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Output:

- JSON only:

{

  "leadScore": <numeric 1-10>,

  "leadTier": <High/Medium/Low>,

  "justification": <concise reasoning>

}

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Constraints:

- Treat missing data neutrally.

- Keep reasoning actionable and brief.

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User Prompt:

Please score this lead:

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Lead Data:

- Name: Alice Wong

- Persona: Product Manager, Mid-level

- Company: InnovateX, Size: 1000+, Industry: SaaS

- Lead Status: New

- Engagement: Opened 1 email, clicked on blog post

- Campaign Context: Outbound LinkedIn messaging campaign

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Task:

- Provide a numeric score (1–10) based on fit, engagement, and intent.

- Categorize lead as High, Medium, or Low priority.

- Give a brief reasoning for the score.

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Output:

- JSON only:

{

  "leadScore": <numeric 1-10>,

  "leadTier": <High/Medium/Low>,

  "justification": <concise reasoning>

}

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