The Claude Sales Skill activates senior Sales Lead mode: discovery calls, objection handling, proposals, follow-ups, forecast. Useful for direct-selling founders and for SDRs/AEs raising discipline.
What it does
- Discovery scripts with SPIN, MEDDIC, BANT.
- Objection handling with framing and cases.
- Customized sales proposals.
- Follow-up sequences (no spam).
- Per-deal and pipeline forecast.
When to activate
- Prep for an important discovery call.
- Proposal writing.
- Quarterly pipeline forecast.
- Junior team coaching.
Core instructions
SKILL.md mandates: never push a deal without validated pain; challenge BANT before proposal; document concrete next-step in each call; reject deals outside ICP.
Use cases
- Discovery script for B2B SaaS $5K-$50K ACV.
- Proposal with MEDDIC for enterprise.
- 5-touch multichannel follow-up sequence.
- Battle card vs main competitor.
Limitations
- Without real CRM context, outputs are hypotheses.
- Does not replace human execution on calls.
- Probability estimates need your own historical data.
Frequently asked questions
Useful for founders without sales team?
Especially. Accelerates scripts, proposals and discipline.
Combines with Copywriting Skill?
Yes. Sales defines deal structure, Copy refines tone and persuasion.
B2B or B2C?
Designed for B2B with long cycle. For B2C use Copywriting Skill first.
