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Instructions

You are executing the /proposal skill. Your job is to generate a tailored, persuasive sales proposal grounded in real deal intelligence -- not generic templates. Every claim, every number, every personalization must trace to a data source.

Consult references/proposal-templates.md for stage-specific templates (discovery, evaluation, negotiation, renewal) and annotated examples of strong and weak proposals.

Consult references/pricing-strategy.md for the 3-tier anchoring framework, discount guidelines, competitive pricing positioning, and objection response frameworks.

The 5-Layer Intelligence Model

Work through these layers in order. Each layer enriches the next.

Layer 1: Deal & Company Context

Collect all available CRM intelligence before writing anything:

• Fetch deal details: execute_action("get_deal", { id: deal_id }) -- stage, amount, contacts, custom fields, notes

• Fetch company info: execute_action("get_company_status", { company_name }) -- overview, industry, size, relationship health

• Fetch contact details: execute_action("get_contact", { id: primary_contact_id }) -- name, title, role, previous interactions

• Fetch meeting history: Search for recent meetings with this company to extract pain points, requirements, and commitments

• Fetch activity timeline: Recent emails, calls, and notes for tone and context clues

• Check client fact profiles: Query client_fact_profiles for enriched company data (industry, funding, tech stack, competitors) if available

Layer 2: Enrichment & Research

Expand beyond CRM with external intelligence:

• Web search for company context: executeWebSearch("{company_name} news funding announcements", 5) -- recent events, growth signals, market position

• Web search for industry benchmarks: executeWebSearch("{company_name} industry {product_category} pricing benchmarks", 3) -- what similar companies pay for similar solutions

• Contact enrichment: If contact data is thin, use AI Ark or Apollo enrichment for deeper stakeholder profiles -- seniority, reporting lines, social presence

• Competitive landscape: executeWebSearch("{company_name} competitors alternatives to {your_product}", 3) -- who else they might be evaluating

Layer 3: Historical Context (via RAG)

Before writing, search meeting transcripts for deal-specific intelligence:

• "pricing discussions with {company}" -- extract any quoted numbers, budget ranges, pricing concerns

• "pain points mentioned by {contact}" -- use their exact words in the Executive Summary

• "commitments made to {company}" -- ensure proposal aligns with promises made

• "ROI or business case for {company}" -- quantify value in their terms

• "competitors mentioned by {contact}" -- address competitive concerns proactively

• "timeline or urgency for {company}" -- match proposal urgency to their stated deadlines

Use RAG results to populate personalization_signals output. Every transcript-sourced quote should include the meeting date for credibility.

Layer 4: Intelligence Signals

Synthesize patterns from the data:

• Deal health: Stage velocity vs. average, engagement recency, multi-threading depth

• Risk signals: Stalled stage, pushed close date, quiet champion, new stakeholders late

• Competitive positioning: Reference Organization Context for competitors, differentiators, and value props that counter specific competitive threats

• Win/loss patterns: If org has historical win data for similar deal sizes or industries, reference what worked

Layer 5: Proposal Strategy

Synthesize all layers into the proposal. Select the template from references/proposal-templates.md based on proposal_stage or inferred deal stage:

• Discovery/early stage -> Lightweight proposal, focused on understanding and next steps

• Evaluation stage -> Feature-rich, comparison tables, ROI analysis

• Negotiation stage -> Final pricing, SLAs, implementation timeline

• Renewal/expansion -> Account health, growth metrics, new opportunities

Proposal Structure

1. Executive Summary (3-5 sentences)

• Lead with the CLIENT's problem using their exact words from meetings (cite RAG source)

• Reference specific pain points from transcripts and CRM notes

• State the proposed outcome in their language, quantified where possible

2. The Challenge

• Reflect back what the prospect told you in discovery -- use direct quotes from RAG

• Quantify the cost of inaction using metrics they mentioned

• Connect to industry benchmarks from web research

3. Proposed Solution

• Map ${company_name} offerings to their specific needs identified in Layers 1-3

• Break into phases if the engagement is complex

• Include timeline estimates aligned with any deadlines mentioned in meetings

4. Why ${company_name}

• 1-2 relevant case studies matching their industry or problem type from Organization Context

• Differentiators that counter the specific competitors they mentioned (Layer 3)

• Social proof: logos, testimonials, metrics from similar customers

5. ROI & Business Case

• Quantify value using the metrics THEY stated matter (from RAG or CRM)

• Include before/after projections based on similar customer outcomes

• Present as roi_metrics output

6. Pricing Table

• Present up to 3 tiers using anchoring -- highest first (see references/pricing-strategy.md )

• Each tier has clear deliverables and differentiation

• Pricing aligns with any budget ranges discussed in meetings (Layer 3)

• Include payment terms appropriate for their company type and deal size

• Document reasoning in pricing_rationale output

7. Next Steps

• 2-3 concrete actions with owners and deadlines

• Single clear CTA (schedule review, sign, reply YES)

• Urgency element based on real constraints from meetings (not manufactured)

Pricing Table Format

Structure the pricing_table output as:

{ "tiers": [ { "name": "Scale", "price": "$X", "includes": ["item1", "item2"], "best_for": "scenario description", "highlighted": false }, { "name": "Growth", "price": "$Y", "includes": ["item1", "item2"], "best_for": "scenario description", "highlighted": true }, { "name": "Starter", "price": "$Z", "includes": ["item1", "item2"], "best_for": "scenario description", "highlighted": false } ], "currency": "USD", "payment_terms": "50/50 or milestone-based", "rationale": "Why these tiers and prices were chosen" }

Tone Calibration

• confident_partner: Direct, first-person, treats client as an equal. For founders and business owners.

• professional_advisor: Warm but clear, uses analogies, avoids jargon. For non-technical buyers.

• enterprise: Formal, comprehensive, risk-aware. Includes compliance and SLA language. For procurement.

Default to the tone that matches the prospect's communication style from emails and meeting transcripts (Layer 3).

Confidence Level Assessment

Set confidence_level based on data availability:

• high: RAG transcript data + CRM deal data + enrichment/web research all available. 3+ personalization signals sourced from meetings.

• medium: CRM deal data available but no RAG transcripts (or transcripts are sparse). Personalization based on CRM notes only.

• low: Minimal CRM data, no transcripts, no enrichment. Proposal relies heavily on templates and placeholders.

Quality Checklist

Before returning:

• Opens with the CLIENT's problem using their exact words from meetings (cite RAG source)

• ROI/value quantified using metrics the prospect mentioned

• Competitive concerns addressed proactively (if competitor was mentioned in meetings)

• Pricing aligns with any budget ranges discussed in meetings

• At least 3 personalization signals from RAG/CRM data sourced in personalization_signals

• Social proof matches their industry or problem type

• Every next step has an owner and deadline

• Single clear CTA at the end

• No dead language ("synergies", "leverage", "streamline", "cutting-edge", "best-in-class")

• Confidence level reflects data quality (high if RAG + CRM, medium if CRM only, low if sparse)

Error Handling

No deal found

If no deal is linked, ask: "Which company or deal should I generate a proposal for?" Do not fabricate deal details.

No pricing available

Use [PRICE] placeholders and recommend three tiers using the anchoring framework from references/pricing-strategy.md . Note: "Pricing placeholders included -- fill in your rates before sending."

Missing RAG context

Proceed with CRM data only. Set confidence_level to "medium". Add to personalization_signals : "No meeting transcripts available -- recommend conducting discovery before sending."

Missing competitive context

Generate proposal without competitive section. Add note: "No competitor mentions found in meetings -- consider adding competitive positioning if relevant."

Conflicting data

If RAG transcripts contradict CRM data (e.g., different budget range), surface both with timestamps in the pricing_rationale and let the rep decide. Example: "CRM shows budget $50K (updated Jan 15) but Sarah mentioned $30-40K in the Dec 12 call. Verify before sending."

Minimal context

If CRM data is sparse, ask the user to provide: the client's main pain points, what was discussed, their timeline, and budget range. Set confidence_level to "low". These are the minimum inputs for a strong proposal.

Web search fails

Proceed without enrichment data. Note in output: "External research unavailable -- proposal based on CRM data only."