Crafting an effective sales prospecting email requires a combination of art and science. You need to understand your prospects’ behavior and motivators while creating compelling content that prompts a positive response.
To understand the workings of successful email prospecting, we’ve spent countless hours researching and fine-tuning our prospecting strategy both for internal needs and our clients. As a result, we’ve nailed down one of the best ways to research and create prospecting emails at scale.
Our solution has helped many teams achieve outstanding results. Take it from Qrew, who leveraged it to secure a doubled response rate with 40% more meetings. 💪
In this guide, we dissect prospecting emails to show you precisely which components a successful email should have, with examples of how to structure them. We’ll then provide some sales prospecting/sales email examples that bring everything together and show you effective messaging in action.
The Anatomy of Powerful Sales Prospecting Emails
While each prospecting email should be unique, most successful emails share the following elements:
- Eye-catching subject line
- Outreach context
- Well-communicated value
- Clear CTA
To show you exactly what these components should look like, we’ll explore them in more detail. 🔍
Eye-Catching Subject Line
Subject lines can make or break email open rates. Statista’s data shows that over 361 billion emails are sent every day, so an average person is swamped with messages you’ll need to set yourself apart from.
There are several ways to approach subject lines when writing a prospecting email, and you can see the most effective ones in the following table, alongside relevant examples:
As you can see, all of these subject lines share a few common traits:
- They’re short and to the point
- They evoke specific emotions
- They promise some form of value
Compare the examples above to generic subject lines like “How To Brand Yourself” or “Tips for Building a Visual Identity,” and it’s easy to see they don’t pack the same punch. Steering away from the traditional, uninspired subject lines increases your chances of catching a prospect’s attention. ❗
The problem is that many of your competitors know this, too. This means you’ll need to keep experimenting to stay ahead, so don’t hesitate to play around with different subject lines.
Outreach Context
A good sales prospecting email doesn’t make the recipient feel like you’re randomly reaching out to ask something of them. You need to build rapport from the get-go, which means you have to show the recipient you have a solid reason to email them.
Such reasons include:
- 🏆 A recent achievement—Congratulating someone on achieving a milestone is an excellent way to give your offer some context
- 🔗 A mutual connection—Showing that you’re more than a random sales rep makes the recipient more likely to engage with you
- 😮💨 A notable pain point—By showing someone you’ve understood their pain point, you’re positioning yourself as someone who can resolve it
To demonstrate the above in action, the following table offers some examples related to the above context points:
Well-Communicated Value
After you’ve established the context, you can move on to the key point of your email—but you must be strategic about it. Many outreach specialists make the mistake of jumping right into the offer, which prospects might find off-putting. ❌
A much better alternative is to provide tangible value before asking for something. Value drivers can take many forms, and again, we’ll break down the most common ones here:
By communicating value this way, you’re setting the tone for a fruitful engagement instead of outright asking a cold lead to take action. As a result, you can increase the likelihood of a positive response.
Clear CTA
You’ve attracted someone’s attention, introduced yourself, and given something valuable to a prospect—all that’s left to do now is land the final punch through a concise call to action (CTA).
The CTA can vary depending on many factors, such as:
- 🎯 Your campaign’s goal—Some CTAs only aim to raise awareness and warm the prospect up, while others are more direct and require concrete action
- 📨 Length of the email sequence—If you have an elaborate email sequence, some emails might only encourage the reader to keep reading or wait for the next email
- 💲 Your sales funnel—Prospecting emails push cold leads further down the sales funnel, so the next stage will directly impact the CTA
Luckily, crafting a compelling CTA is easier than working out other components of your sales email (even though it’s perhaps the most impactful element). All you need to do is give the recipient a nudge in the right direction by building on your value-add.
For example, if you’re offering an e-book, the CTA can be as simple as:
Download your copy to learn how industry leaders are growing their businesses.
Similarly, if you’re leveraging social proof, you can conclude with something like this:
Want to achieve similar results? Reply to this email or give us a call, and let’s make it happen!
Much like subject lines, CTAs must be concise. They should also specify the action to be taken instead of being ambiguous (e.g., “Let’s chat!” without a specified form of communication).
7 Sales Prospecting Email Examples To Draw From
Now that you have a better idea of how to structure a sales prospecting email, we’ll share some examples that bring all these elements together. To cover as much ground as possible, we’ll provide examples of seven email types:
- Connection-driven
- Celebratory
- Resource-based
- Event-focused
- Benefit-driven
- Authority-building
- Question-based
Connection-Driven Email Example
Establishing a personal connection in a prospecting email is one of the most effective ways to kick off a solid relationship. If you have something in common with the recipient, your job here will be easier because you already have your icebreaker. 🤝
Here’s what your email could look like:
Subject: Excited To Connect and Explore Opportunities
Hi [Recipient Name],
I noticed you’ve worked with [mutual connection/company], and I had the pleasure of collaborating with them on a similar project last year. It seems like you’ve continued to drive great initiatives in [specific area]!
Looking at your company, I see several ways [your product/service] could align with your goals. We’ve helped companies like [customer] achieve [results], and I believe we could provide similar value for your team.
Are you the right person to discuss this, or is there someone else I should connect with? Let me know if you’re open to a brief conversation!
Looking forward to your thoughts,
[Your Name]
Celebratory Email Example
As we mentioned when discussing context, highlighting someone’s achievement helps you set the stage for your offer without sounding pushy. It’s also a pleasant way to recognize the recipient's success, which they’ll surely welcome. 👐
You can use an email like the following to celebrate someone’s achievement and build on it:
Subject: Congratulations on [Achievement]! Here’s Something To Keep the Momentum
Hi [Recipient Name],
Just saw the news about [Recipient Company]’s recent [specific achievement], congrats! That’s an incredible milestone, and I can’t wait to see what you do next.
To help companies like yours continue building on their success, we’re hosting a free webinar on [topic relevant to your offer]. It’s designed to share practical strategies that help achieve [specific results].
Would you or someone from your team be interested in joining? If so, you can register [here].
Looking forward to seeing you there,
[Your Name]
Resource-Based Email Example
Resource-based prospecting emails tend to perform well for several reasons, such as:
- 💎 They come with a considerable value-add
- 😌 They start the relationship on the right foot
- 📚 The provided resource can get someone interested in your offer
Of course, you still need a solid lead-in. Here’s an example:
Subject: Inspired by Your Podcast Appearance + A Free Resource
Hi [Recipient Name],
I just listened to the [Podcast Name] podcast, and I was truly impressed by your insights on [specific topic discussed, e.g., "navigating industry challenges"]. Your perspective on [specific point] truly resonated with me.
Given your expertise, I thought you might find value in our free ebook, [Title of Ebook], which explores [relevant topic]. It’s packed with actionable insights and case studies from leaders like you.
You can download it [Here]. I’d love to hear your thoughts if you find the time to read it!
Looking forward to staying connected,
[Your Name]
Event-Focused Email Example
After meeting someone at a virtual or live event, you can (and should) follow up with a solid prospecting email if you feel like there’s a chance they might be interested in your offer. As you can imagine, you’ll leverage the initial connection to create a deeper relationship. 👋
Here’s how to do it:
Subject: Great Meeting You at [Event Name]—Let’s Keep Talking
Hi [Recipient Name],
It was great connecting with you at [Event Name] last [day/timeframe]! I enjoyed our conversation about [specific topic discussed].
I figured I’d follow up with a free strategy session to talk about [specific topic relevant to your services]. In just 30 minutes, we can explore tailored approaches to help [Recipient’s Company] achieve [specific goals].
Would [specific date/time] work for you, or is there another time that fits your schedule?
Looking forward to reconnecting,
[Your Name]
Benefit-Driven Email Example
Sometimes, your prospecting emails don’t have to be elaborate—all you need is something that connects you to the recipient and that you can build on to highlight the benefits of your offer. ✅
When writing such an email, you can go with something like this:
Subject: Loved Your Post About [Topic]—Up for a Chat?
Hi [Recipient Name],
I saw your LinkedIn post about [specific topic], and your perspective truly got me thinking. Your insights into [specific point they made] struck a chord, as it’s a challenge we often help businesses address.
Our [product/service] has helped companies like yours by:
- [Benefit 1, e.g., Streamlining workflows to save time and reduce manual errors]
- [Benefit 2, e.g., Enhancing team collaboration with intuitive tools]
- [Benefit 3, e.g., Driving growth with actionable data insights]
If any of this resonates with you, I’d love to discuss how we can support your team. I’m happy to provide more details via email or set up a quick chat.
Looking forward to hearing your thoughts,
[Your Name]
Question-Based Email Example
If you know your prospect well enough and are confident they’ll find your offer valuable, you can cut to the chase with a short, snappy email. ⚡
The point of the email will be a question, like so:
Subject: Need Help With [Pain Point]? We’re Here for You
Hi [Recipient Name],
Are you struggling with [pain point] and could use a helping hand?
We’re hosting a free Zoom live where we’ll discuss exactly how to [address the pain point] in five simple steps.
Sounds interesting? Go ahead and reserve your spot [here].
See you there,
[Your Name]
Best Practices for Writing Sales Emails to Prospects
While you can use the above examples as a starting point, learning how to write effective sales emails without a pre-made model may benefit you more in the long run. If you need help getting there, follow these best practices:
- Gather robust prospect data
- Be strategic about your sequences
- Automate as much as possible
Gather Robust Prospect Data
As you saw in our examples, each prospecting email requires quite a bit of data, from social media post insights to specific pain points. The reason for this is simple—you must go beyond mass-sending generic messages and personalize emails as much as you can.
This requires an elaborate data enrichment process that ensures you have all the information you need. Ideally, your process will uncover plenty of data points about your prospects, such as:
- Professional background
- Skills and experiences
- Online activity
- Firmographics (for B2B prospecting)
It doesn’t make much sense to invest in other prospecting activities before setting up effective data enrichment because those processes would be built on a shaky foundation. Prioritize data collection, and you can drastically improve your campaigns’ effectiveness. 📢
💡 Pro tip: Clay can enrich your CRM with plenty of prospect data points to help you write more effective emails.
Be Strategic About Your Sequences
In many cases, you’ll go beyond one prospecting email. To turn a stranger into a qualified prospect, you must nurture your relationship over time—and this requires smart email sequences. 📥
A sequence can look something like this:
- An introductory email raising awareness about your product
- A resource-based email offering a freebie
- A follow-up email discussing the specific benefits of your product or service
- An email featuring a case study that shows real-life results, with a CTA to engage with you
Make sure each email in a sequence naturally builds onto the previous one, and experiment with different structures to figure out what works best. 🏅
Automate as Much as Possible
As effective as it may be, email prospecting can become tedious if done manually. Your SDRs might end up spending more time on mundane tasks like research and data cleanup than on high-impact tasks that fill your pipeline. 😔
To avoid this, you should adopt a capable prospecting solution that automates laborious activities. Some of the tasks with the highest automation potential include:
- Data enrichment
- Cleanup and organization
- Email writing
While you can fill your tech stack with solutions that resolve individual issues, it’s best to opt for a comprehensive solution that automates processes across the board. To let you enjoy such advanced automation, we created Clay. ♥️
Clay—Prospecting Email Personalization at Scale
Clay is an end-to-end data enrichment and sales automation platform that streamlines or fully automates the most laborious email prospecting processes. Even if you don’t have a single prospect, you can build a lead list from scratch to start your campaigns. 📋
If you already have a list of prospects, you can import it into Clay and leverage the platform’s integration with over 50 major data providers, such as:
You can browse these and many more providers directly from Clay, thanks to the platform’s multi-provider enrichment functionalities. Select the data you need and your preferred sources, and Clay will go through them one by one until it gets a hit. ☑️
You don’t need to create additional accounts with data providers or pay for empty hits—you only pay once your chosen data has been retrieved.
Besides data providers, Clay integrates with over 200 tools that automate different prospecting tasks. Check out some of the most useful integrations in the table below:
Create Email Sequences in Minutes
While sales prospecting email templates can help you streamline email writing to an extent, you’ll still be left with plenty of manual work. To help you save a ton of time you can put to better use, Clay fully automates email creation with its AI message writer. ✍️
Clay’s AI writer automatically pulls the prospect data you’ve collected and uses it to craft a hyper-personalized email in seconds. This way, you can get entire email sequences in less time than it would take to write a single email manually. ⌛
For further automation, Clay integrates with OpenAI to let you leverage ChatGPT’s generative capabilities. Using the right input, you can get complete emails instantly.
Clay’s capable AI features don’t end here—to help you outsource as much work as possible, the platform offers a powerful AI assistant, Claygent. 🧠
Get More Done With Claygent
Claygent is a robust AI assistant and researcher that performs many activities, such as:
- 🧐 Researching people and company data
- 🌐 Visiting virtually any site on the web to find data
- 📄 Reading and summarizing PDFs to extract key points from extensive research
The assistant works similarly to ChatGPT, so all you need to do is give it the right prompt, and it will take over any task from basic research to automating outreach based on various sales triggers.
You can also directly ask Claygent questions about people and companies, such as:
- Who are this company’s main competitors?
- Does this company allow remote work?
- Who is the hiring manager for this role?
You can push the data you find through Claygent and Clay’s other features to your CRM or email sequencer, or download it as a CSV file for local storage.
Want to see Claygent in action? Check out this video:
Research, Write, and Leverage AI for Free
Clay offers its most useful features within the robust free plan, so you don’t need to splurge on high-end prospecting features. You can use 100 monthly credits to see the platform firsthand and explore its many features. ⚙️
As your prospecting processes evolve, you can upgrade to one of Clay’s four affordable paid plans:
Within each plan, you can choose from different credit options to avoid overspending on unused credits. This further increases Clay’s cost-effectiveness, helping you maximize your investment. 📈
Still, cost-effectiveness is far from the only reason users love Clay. Here’s what one user had to say about it:
Get Started With Clay
To start launching high-performing prospecting campaigns in no time, create a free Clay account in three simple steps:
- Go to the signup page
- Enter your name, email address, and password
- Explore Clay’s many prospect research and email creation features
If you want to learn more about Clay before making the final decision, visit Clay University for detailed feature walkthroughs and tutorials. You can also join Clay’s Slack community to see how other sales teams are leveraging the platform and check out Claybooks to learn how to build powerful outreach workflows.
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Crafting an effective sales prospecting email requires a combination of art and science. You need to understand your prospects’ behavior and motivators while creating compelling content that prompts a positive response.
To understand the workings of successful email prospecting, we’ve spent countless hours researching and fine-tuning our prospecting strategy both for internal needs and our clients. As a result, we’ve nailed down one of the best ways to research and create prospecting emails at scale.
Our solution has helped many teams achieve outstanding results. Take it from Qrew, who leveraged it to secure a doubled response rate with 40% more meetings. 💪
In this guide, we dissect prospecting emails to show you precisely which components a successful email should have, with examples of how to structure them. We’ll then provide some sales prospecting/sales email examples that bring everything together and show you effective messaging in action.
The Anatomy of Powerful Sales Prospecting Emails
While each prospecting email should be unique, most successful emails share the following elements:
- Eye-catching subject line
- Outreach context
- Well-communicated value
- Clear CTA
To show you exactly what these components should look like, we’ll explore them in more detail. 🔍
Eye-Catching Subject Line
Subject lines can make or break email open rates. Statista’s data shows that over 361 billion emails are sent every day, so an average person is swamped with messages you’ll need to set yourself apart from.
There are several ways to approach subject lines when writing a prospecting email, and you can see the most effective ones in the following table, alongside relevant examples:
As you can see, all of these subject lines share a few common traits:
- They’re short and to the point
- They evoke specific emotions
- They promise some form of value
Compare the examples above to generic subject lines like “How To Brand Yourself” or “Tips for Building a Visual Identity,” and it’s easy to see they don’t pack the same punch. Steering away from the traditional, uninspired subject lines increases your chances of catching a prospect’s attention. ❗
The problem is that many of your competitors know this, too. This means you’ll need to keep experimenting to stay ahead, so don’t hesitate to play around with different subject lines.
Outreach Context
A good sales prospecting email doesn’t make the recipient feel like you’re randomly reaching out to ask something of them. You need to build rapport from the get-go, which means you have to show the recipient you have a solid reason to email them.
Such reasons include:
- 🏆 A recent achievement—Congratulating someone on achieving a milestone is an excellent way to give your offer some context
- 🔗 A mutual connection—Showing that you’re more than a random sales rep makes the recipient more likely to engage with you
- 😮💨 A notable pain point—By showing someone you’ve understood their pain point, you’re positioning yourself as someone who can resolve it
To demonstrate the above in action, the following table offers some examples related to the above context points:
Well-Communicated Value
After you’ve established the context, you can move on to the key point of your email—but you must be strategic about it. Many outreach specialists make the mistake of jumping right into the offer, which prospects might find off-putting. ❌
A much better alternative is to provide tangible value before asking for something. Value drivers can take many forms, and again, we’ll break down the most common ones here:
By communicating value this way, you’re setting the tone for a fruitful engagement instead of outright asking a cold lead to take action. As a result, you can increase the likelihood of a positive response.
Clear CTA
You’ve attracted someone’s attention, introduced yourself, and given something valuable to a prospect—all that’s left to do now is land the final punch through a concise call to action (CTA).
The CTA can vary depending on many factors, such as:
- 🎯 Your campaign’s goal—Some CTAs only aim to raise awareness and warm the prospect up, while others are more direct and require concrete action
- 📨 Length of the email sequence—If you have an elaborate email sequence, some emails might only encourage the reader to keep reading or wait for the next email
- 💲 Your sales funnel—Prospecting emails push cold leads further down the sales funnel, so the next stage will directly impact the CTA
Luckily, crafting a compelling CTA is easier than working out other components of your sales email (even though it’s perhaps the most impactful element). All you need to do is give the recipient a nudge in the right direction by building on your value-add.
For example, if you’re offering an e-book, the CTA can be as simple as:
Download your copy to learn how industry leaders are growing their businesses.
Similarly, if you’re leveraging social proof, you can conclude with something like this:
Want to achieve similar results? Reply to this email or give us a call, and let’s make it happen!
Much like subject lines, CTAs must be concise. They should also specify the action to be taken instead of being ambiguous (e.g., “Let’s chat!” without a specified form of communication).
7 Sales Prospecting Email Examples To Draw From
Now that you have a better idea of how to structure a sales prospecting email, we’ll share some examples that bring all these elements together. To cover as much ground as possible, we’ll provide examples of seven email types:
- Connection-driven
- Celebratory
- Resource-based
- Event-focused
- Benefit-driven
- Authority-building
- Question-based
Connection-Driven Email Example
Establishing a personal connection in a prospecting email is one of the most effective ways to kick off a solid relationship. If you have something in common with the recipient, your job here will be easier because you already have your icebreaker. 🤝
Here’s what your email could look like:
Subject: Excited To Connect and Explore Opportunities
Hi [Recipient Name],
I noticed you’ve worked with [mutual connection/company], and I had the pleasure of collaborating with them on a similar project last year. It seems like you’ve continued to drive great initiatives in [specific area]!
Looking at your company, I see several ways [your product/service] could align with your goals. We’ve helped companies like [customer] achieve [results], and I believe we could provide similar value for your team.
Are you the right person to discuss this, or is there someone else I should connect with? Let me know if you’re open to a brief conversation!
Looking forward to your thoughts,
[Your Name]
Celebratory Email Example
As we mentioned when discussing context, highlighting someone’s achievement helps you set the stage for your offer without sounding pushy. It’s also a pleasant way to recognize the recipient's success, which they’ll surely welcome. 👐
You can use an email like the following to celebrate someone’s achievement and build on it:
Subject: Congratulations on [Achievement]! Here’s Something To Keep the Momentum
Hi [Recipient Name],
Just saw the news about [Recipient Company]’s recent [specific achievement], congrats! That’s an incredible milestone, and I can’t wait to see what you do next.
To help companies like yours continue building on their success, we’re hosting a free webinar on [topic relevant to your offer]. It’s designed to share practical strategies that help achieve [specific results].
Would you or someone from your team be interested in joining? If so, you can register [here].
Looking forward to seeing you there,
[Your Name]
Resource-Based Email Example
Resource-based prospecting emails tend to perform well for several reasons, such as:
- 💎 They come with a considerable value-add
- 😌 They start the relationship on the right foot
- 📚 The provided resource can get someone interested in your offer
Of course, you still need a solid lead-in. Here’s an example:
Subject: Inspired by Your Podcast Appearance + A Free Resource
Hi [Recipient Name],
I just listened to the [Podcast Name] podcast, and I was truly impressed by your insights on [specific topic discussed, e.g., "navigating industry challenges"]. Your perspective on [specific point] truly resonated with me.
Given your expertise, I thought you might find value in our free ebook, [Title of Ebook], which explores [relevant topic]. It’s packed with actionable insights and case studies from leaders like you.
You can download it [Here]. I’d love to hear your thoughts if you find the time to read it!
Looking forward to staying connected,
[Your Name]
Event-Focused Email Example
After meeting someone at a virtual or live event, you can (and should) follow up with a solid prospecting email if you feel like there’s a chance they might be interested in your offer. As you can imagine, you’ll leverage the initial connection to create a deeper relationship. 👋
Here’s how to do it:
Subject: Great Meeting You at [Event Name]—Let’s Keep Talking
Hi [Recipient Name],
It was great connecting with you at [Event Name] last [day/timeframe]! I enjoyed our conversation about [specific topic discussed].
I figured I’d follow up with a free strategy session to talk about [specific topic relevant to your services]. In just 30 minutes, we can explore tailored approaches to help [Recipient’s Company] achieve [specific goals].
Would [specific date/time] work for you, or is there another time that fits your schedule?
Looking forward to reconnecting,
[Your Name]
Benefit-Driven Email Example
Sometimes, your prospecting emails don’t have to be elaborate—all you need is something that connects you to the recipient and that you can build on to highlight the benefits of your offer. ✅
When writing such an email, you can go with something like this:
Subject: Loved Your Post About [Topic]—Up for a Chat?
Hi [Recipient Name],
I saw your LinkedIn post about [specific topic], and your perspective truly got me thinking. Your insights into [specific point they made] struck a chord, as it’s a challenge we often help businesses address.
Our [product/service] has helped companies like yours by:
- [Benefit 1, e.g., Streamlining workflows to save time and reduce manual errors]
- [Benefit 2, e.g., Enhancing team collaboration with intuitive tools]
- [Benefit 3, e.g., Driving growth with actionable data insights]
If any of this resonates with you, I’d love to discuss how we can support your team. I’m happy to provide more details via email or set up a quick chat.
Looking forward to hearing your thoughts,
[Your Name]
Question-Based Email Example
If you know your prospect well enough and are confident they’ll find your offer valuable, you can cut to the chase with a short, snappy email. ⚡
The point of the email will be a question, like so:
Subject: Need Help With [Pain Point]? We’re Here for You
Hi [Recipient Name],
Are you struggling with [pain point] and could use a helping hand?
We’re hosting a free Zoom live where we’ll discuss exactly how to [address the pain point] in five simple steps.
Sounds interesting? Go ahead and reserve your spot [here].
See you there,
[Your Name]
Best Practices for Writing Sales Emails to Prospects
While you can use the above examples as a starting point, learning how to write effective sales emails without a pre-made model may benefit you more in the long run. If you need help getting there, follow these best practices:
- Gather robust prospect data
- Be strategic about your sequences
- Automate as much as possible
Gather Robust Prospect Data
As you saw in our examples, each prospecting email requires quite a bit of data, from social media post insights to specific pain points. The reason for this is simple—you must go beyond mass-sending generic messages and personalize emails as much as you can.
This requires an elaborate data enrichment process that ensures you have all the information you need. Ideally, your process will uncover plenty of data points about your prospects, such as:
- Professional background
- Skills and experiences
- Online activity
- Firmographics (for B2B prospecting)
It doesn’t make much sense to invest in other prospecting activities before setting up effective data enrichment because those processes would be built on a shaky foundation. Prioritize data collection, and you can drastically improve your campaigns’ effectiveness. 📢
💡 Pro tip: Clay can enrich your CRM with plenty of prospect data points to help you write more effective emails.
Be Strategic About Your Sequences
In many cases, you’ll go beyond one prospecting email. To turn a stranger into a qualified prospect, you must nurture your relationship over time—and this requires smart email sequences. 📥
A sequence can look something like this:
- An introductory email raising awareness about your product
- A resource-based email offering a freebie
- A follow-up email discussing the specific benefits of your product or service
- An email featuring a case study that shows real-life results, with a CTA to engage with you
Make sure each email in a sequence naturally builds onto the previous one, and experiment with different structures to figure out what works best. 🏅
Automate as Much as Possible
As effective as it may be, email prospecting can become tedious if done manually. Your SDRs might end up spending more time on mundane tasks like research and data cleanup than on high-impact tasks that fill your pipeline. 😔
To avoid this, you should adopt a capable prospecting solution that automates laborious activities. Some of the tasks with the highest automation potential include:
- Data enrichment
- Cleanup and organization
- Email writing
While you can fill your tech stack with solutions that resolve individual issues, it’s best to opt for a comprehensive solution that automates processes across the board. To let you enjoy such advanced automation, we created Clay. ♥️
Clay—Prospecting Email Personalization at Scale
Clay is an end-to-end data enrichment and sales automation platform that streamlines or fully automates the most laborious email prospecting processes. Even if you don’t have a single prospect, you can build a lead list from scratch to start your campaigns. 📋
If you already have a list of prospects, you can import it into Clay and leverage the platform’s integration with over 50 major data providers, such as:
You can browse these and many more providers directly from Clay, thanks to the platform’s multi-provider enrichment functionalities. Select the data you need and your preferred sources, and Clay will go through them one by one until it gets a hit. ☑️
You don’t need to create additional accounts with data providers or pay for empty hits—you only pay once your chosen data has been retrieved.
Besides data providers, Clay integrates with over 200 tools that automate different prospecting tasks. Check out some of the most useful integrations in the table below:
Create Email Sequences in Minutes
While sales prospecting email templates can help you streamline email writing to an extent, you’ll still be left with plenty of manual work. To help you save a ton of time you can put to better use, Clay fully automates email creation with its AI message writer. ✍️
Clay’s AI writer automatically pulls the prospect data you’ve collected and uses it to craft a hyper-personalized email in seconds. This way, you can get entire email sequences in less time than it would take to write a single email manually. ⌛
For further automation, Clay integrates with OpenAI to let you leverage ChatGPT’s generative capabilities. Using the right input, you can get complete emails instantly.
Clay’s capable AI features don’t end here—to help you outsource as much work as possible, the platform offers a powerful AI assistant, Claygent. 🧠
Get More Done With Claygent
Claygent is a robust AI assistant and researcher that performs many activities, such as:
- 🧐 Researching people and company data
- 🌐 Visiting virtually any site on the web to find data
- 📄 Reading and summarizing PDFs to extract key points from extensive research
The assistant works similarly to ChatGPT, so all you need to do is give it the right prompt, and it will take over any task from basic research to automating outreach based on various sales triggers.
You can also directly ask Claygent questions about people and companies, such as:
- Who are this company’s main competitors?
- Does this company allow remote work?
- Who is the hiring manager for this role?
You can push the data you find through Claygent and Clay’s other features to your CRM or email sequencer, or download it as a CSV file for local storage.
Want to see Claygent in action? Check out this video:
Research, Write, and Leverage AI for Free
Clay offers its most useful features within the robust free plan, so you don’t need to splurge on high-end prospecting features. You can use 100 monthly credits to see the platform firsthand and explore its many features. ⚙️
As your prospecting processes evolve, you can upgrade to one of Clay’s four affordable paid plans:
Within each plan, you can choose from different credit options to avoid overspending on unused credits. This further increases Clay’s cost-effectiveness, helping you maximize your investment. 📈
Still, cost-effectiveness is far from the only reason users love Clay. Here’s what one user had to say about it:
Get Started With Clay
To start launching high-performing prospecting campaigns in no time, create a free Clay account in three simple steps:
- Go to the signup page
- Enter your name, email address, and password
- Explore Clay’s many prospect research and email creation features
If you want to learn more about Clay before making the final decision, visit Clay University for detailed feature walkthroughs and tutorials. You can also join Clay’s Slack community to see how other sales teams are leveraging the platform and check out Claybooks to learn how to build powerful outreach workflows.
💡 Keep reading: If you enjoyed this guide, here are some additional articles to help you learn more about successful prospecting:
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