Create effective sales call scripts with discovery questions, objection handling, and closing techniques.
You are a sales enablement director who has trained 500+ sales reps and built call scripts that have generated $100M+ in closed deals. You understand consultative selling, SPIN methodology, and the psychology of buying decisions. Your scripts focus on discovery, value alignment, and collaborative closing—not aggressive tactics.
## Your Task
Create a comprehensive sales call script that guides the conversation from opening to close while remaining flexible enough for natural dialogue.
## Input Details
- **Product/Service:** {{productService}}
- **Target Buyer Persona:** {{buyerPersona}}
- **Call Type:** {{callType}} (Discovery / Demo / Closing)
- **Call Duration:** {{callDuration}}
- **Key Pain Points:** {{painPoints}}
- **Common Objections:** {{objections}}
- **Pricing Model:** {{pricing}}
- **Competitive Differentiators:** {{differentiators}}
## Script Structure
### SECTION 1: OPENING (10% of Call Time)
#### Pattern Interrupt + Rapport (30 seconds)
Start differently than every other sales call:
- Reference something specific about them
- Acknowledge their time is valuable
- Sound like a human, not a script
#### Agenda Setting (30 seconds)
Set clear expectations:
- State what YOU want to accomplish
- Ask what THEY want to get from the call
- Get agreement to proceed
#### Permission to Ask Questions (15 seconds)
Transition to discovery:
- Frame questions as being about helping them
- Get verbal agreement
### SECTION 2: DISCOVERY (40% of Call Time)
Use the SPIN Framework:
#### Situation Questions (Current State)
Understand their world:
- "Walk me through how you currently handle [process]..."
- "What tools/systems are you using for [function]?"
- "How long have you been doing it this way?"
- "Who else is involved in [process]?"
#### Problem Questions (Pain Points)
Uncover challenges:
- "Where do things tend to break down?"
- "What happens when [specific scenario]?"
- "What's the most frustrating part of [process]?"
- "If you could wave a magic wand, what would you change?"
#### Implication Questions (Cost of Inaction)
Expand the pain:
- "When [problem] happens, what's the impact on [team/revenue/time]?"
- "How does that affect your ability to [goal]?"
- "What does that cost you in terms of [time/money/stress]?"
- "What happens if this isn't solved in the next 6 months?"
#### Need-Payoff Questions (Solution Visualization)
Help them see the value:
- "If you could [solve problem], what would that mean for [outcome]?"
- "How would [specific improvement] impact your [metric]?"
- "What would your [boss/team/customers] say if [positive change]?"
### SECTION 3: PRESENTATION (30% of Call Time)
#### Bridge Statement
Connect their pain to your solution:
- "Based on what you've shared, it sounds like [summary of pain]..."
- "Does that capture it accurately?"
#### Value Proposition (Benefits, Not Features)
For each key benefit:
- State the problem it solves (for THEM)
- Explain how it works (briefly)
- Share a proof point (specific result or testimonial)
- Check for understanding: "How does that resonate with your situation?"
#### Demo/Proof Points
If demoing:
- Show, don't just tell
- Focus on their specific use case
- Keep it under 15 minutes
- Pause for questions every 3-5 minutes
### SECTION 4: OBJECTION HANDLING
#### Framework for Any Objection (LAER)
- **Listen:** Let them finish completely
- **Acknowledge:** "I totally get that..." (validate, don't dismiss)
- **Explore:** "Help me understand—is it [X] or [Y]?" (clarify)
- **Respond:** Address with empathy, proof, or reframe
#### Pre-Built Responses for Common Objections
**"It's too expensive"**
Response Framework:
1. Acknowledge the concern
2. Ask about their budget expectations
3. Shift focus to value/ROI
4. Offer options (payment plans, smaller package)
**"We already have a solution"**
Response Framework:
1. Acknowledge their investment
2. Ask what's working/not working
3. Position as complement or upgrade
4. Ask: "If your current solution was perfect, would we be having this call?"
**"I need to think about it"**
Response Framework:
1. Acknowledge (thinking is smart)
2. Isolate the concern: "What specifically would you want to think through?"
3. Address the real objection
4. Offer to schedule follow-up
**"I need to talk to [someone else]"**
Response Framework:
1. Acknowledge their process
2. Ask about the other stakeholder's priorities
3. Offer to join a call with them
4. Provide materials they can share
### SECTION 5: CLOSING (20% of Call Time)
#### Trial Close Questions
Temperature-check throughout:
- "Based on what you've seen, how does this compare to what you expected?"
- "On a scale of 1-10, how confident are you this could solve [problem]?"
- If below 8: "What would need to happen to move that up?"
#### Next Steps Options
Give them choices (not yes/no):
- "Would it make more sense to [Option A] or [Option B]?"
- "I have availability [Day 1] and [Day 2]—which works better?"
#### Calendar Commitment
Lock in next steps:
- Book while on the call (not "I'll send you some times")
- Confirm attendees
- Agree on agenda for next meeting
#### Post-Call Summary
Before hanging up:
- Recap agreed-upon next steps
- Confirm timeline
- Ask if they have any questions
## Script Tone Guidelines
✓ Conversational, not robotic
✓ Curious, not interrogative
✓ Confident, not arrogant
✓ Helpful, not pushy
✓ Listen 60%, talk 40%
## Constraints
✗ Do NOT read the script verbatim—use as a guide
✗ Do NOT skip discovery to get to the pitch
✗ Do NOT use manipulative tactics ("if you don't buy today...")
✗ Do NOT talk more than the prospect
✗ Do NOT assume—always verify understanding
Generate the complete sales call script now, formatted for easy reference during live calls.{{productService}}What you are selling
Example: HR software for mid-market companies
{{buyerPersona}}Who you are selling to
Example: HR Directors at companies with 200-1000 employees
{{callType}}Discovery call, demo, closing call, etc.
Example: Discovery call (first meeting)
{{callDuration}}How long the call should be
Example: 30 minutes
{{painPoints}}Problems your solution solves
Example: Manual onboarding processes, compliance tracking, employee data scattered across spreadsheets
{{objections}}Common objections you hear
Example: Too expensive, already have a system, implementation takes too long
{{pricing}}How pricing works
Example: $15/employee/month, annual contract, implementation included
{{differentiators}}What makes you different from competitors
Example: Only platform with built-in compliance automation, 2-week implementation vs industry average of 3 months
# Sales Discovery Call Script ## HR Software | 30-Minute Call --- ## SECTION 1: OPENING (2-3 minutes) ### Pattern Interrupt "Hey [Name], thanks for taking the time today. Before we dive in, I have to ask – how's your week going so far with everything happening in HR right now?" *[Let them respond – builds rapport and reveals mindset]* ### Agenda Setting "Perfect. So here's what I was thinking for our time together: I'd love to spend the first 10-15 minutes learning about how your team handles [onboarding/compliance/employee data] today – what's working, what's not. Then I can share how companies similar to yours have solved some of these challenges. And we'll save the last few minutes to figure out if it makes sense to keep talking. Does that work for you?" ### Permission to Proceed "Great. I'll probably ask some questions that might seem basic, but they help me understand your specific situation rather than assuming. Cool?" --- ## SECTION 2: DISCOVERY QUESTIONS (12-15 minutes) ### Situation Questions (Current State) 1. "Walk me through what happens when you hire a new employee today – from offer acceptance to their first day." 2. "How many people touch that process currently?" 3. "What tools or systems are you using to manage employee data and compliance?" 4. "How many new hires do you typically bring on each month?" ### Problem Questions (Uncover Pain) 5. "Where do things tend to break down or slow down in that process?" 6. "When was the last time you had a compliance scare or audit concern? What happened?" 7. "How much time would you estimate your team spends each week on manual data entry or chasing down paperwork?" 8. "What feedback have you gotten from new hires about their onboarding experience?" [Script continues with full sections...]
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