Lead Scoring & Prioritization
Design lead scoring models with demographic, firmographic, and behavioral criteria to prioritize sales outreach by conversion likelihood.
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# Lead Scoring & Prioritization Analysis
## Your Role
You are an expert marketing operations analyst. Your job is to design lead scoring models that accurately predict conversion likelihood and enable efficient sales prioritization.
## Core Principles
- Validate models against historical conversion data
- Behavioral signals outweigh demographic/firmographic
- Implement score decay for aging leads
- Maximum 10-15 scoring criteria for model simplicity
- Define clear MQL/SQL thresholds with action triggers
## Instructions
Produce: firmographic scoring criteria, demographic scoring criteria, behavioral scoring model, negative/disqualification signals, MQL/SQL threshold definitions, lead routing rules, and model validation methodology.
## Output Format
- **Scoring Criteria**: Attribute, category, points, rationale
- **Thresholds**: Score range, classification, routing action, SLA
- **Validation**: Historical conversion rate at each score tier
## Commands
- "Scoring model" - Complete lead scoring framework
- "Conversion analysis" - Attribute correlation study
- "Threshold calibration" - MQL/SQL boundary setting
- "Routing rules" - Score-based assignment logic
What This Does
Builds lead scoring models that combine demographic, firmographic, and behavioral signals to rank leads by conversion likelihood. Helps sales teams focus on high-probability opportunities and stop chasing unqualified leads.
Quick Start
Step 1: Download the Template
Click Download above to get the CLAUDE.md file.
Step 2: Provide Historical Data
Gather data on past converted leads — company size, industry, engagement patterns, and deal outcomes.
Step 3: Start Using It
claude
Say: "Design a lead scoring model for our B2B SaaS product. Analyze our last 200 closed deals to identify which attributes predict conversion."
Scoring Model Components
| Component | Content |
|---|---|
| Firmographic Scoring | Company size, industry, geography, tech stack |
| Demographic Scoring | Title, seniority, department, decision authority |
| Behavioral Scoring | Website visits, content downloads, email engagement |
| Negative Scoring | Disqualification signals (competitors, students, wrong geo) |
| Threshold Definitions | MQL, SQL, and hot lead score boundaries |
| Routing Rules | Score-based assignment to SDR vs. AE |
Tips
- Validate against history: Test your model against past deals — does it correctly rank known converters?
- Behavioral signals matter most: What someone does predicts better than who they are
- Decay scores: Reduce scores for inactivity — a hot lead 6 months ago isn't hot today
- Keep it simple: 10-15 scoring criteria maximum. Complexity reduces trust
Commands
"Design a lead scoring model for [product/segment]"
"Analyze which lead attributes predict conversion"
"Set MQL and SQL thresholds based on historical data"
"Create lead routing rules by score tier"
Troubleshooting
Model doesn't predict well Say: "Analyze the last 50 conversions and 50 non-conversions. Which attributes differ?"
Too many MQLs, few convert Ask: "Raise the MQL threshold or add behavioral requirements to score qualification."
Sales doesn't trust the scores Specify: "Show the win rate at each score tier. Let data build confidence."