ICP Build & Consulting

A clear understanding of a business’s ICP, or Ideal Customer Profile, is the foundation for effective sales and marketing.

What Details Are Included in an ICP Build?

When an ICP is not adequately defined, efforts to sell a product or service can become inefficient and unfocused. This service ensures that a company’s ICP is sufficiently detailed, including the following variables:

Demographic Information:

  • Title/Position
  • Industry/Vertical
  • Company Size
  • Geographic Location

Psychographic Information:

  • Goals and Objectives
  • Challenges and Pain Points
  • Priorities and Values
  • Attitudes and Beliefs

Firmographic Data:

  • Annual Revenue
  • Number of Employees
  • Market Share
  • Growth Rate

Technographic Data:

  • Current Technologies in Use
  • Adoption Rates of New Technologies
  • Technology Pain Points

Behavioral Data:

  • Buying Behavior
  • Product Usage Patterns
  • Engagement with Content
  • Response to Marketing Campaigns

Situational Factors:

  • Current Solutions in Place
  • Recent Changes (e.g., mergers, acquisitions)
  • Stage in the Business Lifecycle

Budgetary Constraints:

  • Typical Budget Allocated for Solutions
  • Cost Sensitivity

Decision-Making Process:

  • Key Decision Makers and Influencers
  • Length of the Sales Cycle
  • Decision Criteria

How JHMG Creates A Clear ICP For Your Business

Our SaaS consultants take a systematic approach to define and validate your company’s ICP. We evaluate your business’s focus, website data, customer data, and more, then run focus groups or interviews to deliver a final report on the specifics of your ICP(s).

ICP Buyer Surveys and Extensive Research

The process of clearly identifying your ICP(s) often involves creating a robust set of questions, recommendations, and buyer surveys to confirm the accuracy of your ICP.

Through exhaustive research—including industry information, surveys, and competitor analysis—we generate a comprehensive picture of your SaaS ICP that covers all bases, from psychographics to preferred communication channels.

This bespoke service focuses on efficiency when developing the ICP report, and we emphasize practical recommendations that can be immediately implemented in product development, brand building, and strategic market positioning to target the right customer segments effectively.

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    Ideal Customer Profile (ICP) Build and Consulting Deliverables For Enterprise B2B SaaS

    ICP Report

    A comprehensive document detailing the ideal customer profile, including demographic, psychographic, firmographic, and technographic data.

    Buyer Persona Documentation

    Detailed descriptions of the hypothetical customers representing the ICP, including details about their job roles, challenges, and buying behaviors.

    Questionnaire or Survey Results

    Data collected from buyer surveys or questionnaires designed to validate the ICP against real customer insights.

    Recommendations and Strategies

    A set of actionable insights and strategies to reach and engage the ICP, including marketing and sales approaches.

    Market Analysis

    An assessment of market trends, competitor positioning, and potential opportunities for differentiation within the market as it pertains to the ICP.

    Industry Research

    Information gathered from industry reports, associations, and other relevant sources about the ICP adds depth to understanding the market environment.

    Outreach Strategy Guide

    A strategic guide for reaching the defined ICP, often including channels, messaging, and timing.

    Product Development Guidelines

    Recommendations for product or service features, enhancements, or customizations tailored to meet the needs of the ICP.

    Brand Positioning Advice

    Guidance on positioning the brand in a way that resonates with the ICP, which can influence branding and communication strategies.

    Technology Stack Assessment

    Evaluation of the current technology stack in use by potential customers and suggestions for technologies that align with the ICP characteristics.

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