buying-center-mapper

Maps the six buying-center roles for a purchase to identify decision-makers and gatekeepers.

Updated Aug 22, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/fritzgeraldz/Vibe-Managing --skill buying-center-mapper-fritzgeraldz
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Skill: buying-center-mapper
Source: https://github.com/fritzgeraldz/Vibe-Managing/tree/main/skills/marketing/buying-center-mapper
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/fritzgeraldz/Vibe-Managing --skill buying-center-mapper-fritzgeraldz

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? B2B and B2G deals often stall because sellers pitch the end user while the real decision-maker, procurement approver, or gatekeeper is never addressed. This Skill identifies every person or role that influences a purchase so marketing and sales messages reach the people who can actually say yes. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Six-Role Mapping: Classifies initiator, user, decision-maker, influencer, buyer, and gatekeeper for a specific purchase, with evidence levels (known, archetype, unknown). - Procurement Gate Detection: Applies approval-threshold rules to flag when a deal routes through a formal approver or procurement. - Role-Specific Messaging: Outputs what each role needs to hear, who should reach them, and a tactic to get past the gatekeeper. - Use Case: A founder selling $12,000/yr software to dental clinics learns the office manager is champion and gatekeeper while the practice owner is the true decision-maker, and gets a recommended owner-facing ROI tactic. ## Quick Start Map the buying center for our $12,000 per year scheduling software deal with a dental clinic where the office manager loves it but nothing closes.

Frequently Asked Questions about buying-center-mapper

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I identify the decision-maker in a B2B sale?▼

Map the six buying-center roles for the deal: initiator, user, decision-maker, influencer, buyer, and gatekeeper. When specific people are unknown, assign roles by title or function archetype and mark the evidence level honestly rather than assuming the enthusiastic user holds authority.

What is a buying center in sales and marketing?▼

A buying center is the group of people who influence or decide a purchase, classically modeled as six roles: initiator, user, decision-maker, influencer, buyer, and gatekeeper. One person can hold multiple roles, and larger or regulated buyers tend to separate the roles more distinctly.

Why do B2B deals stall even when the user loves the product?▼

Deals stall because the user often lacks purchasing authority; a decision-maker or procurement approver above them controls the spend. Mapping the buying center reveals who signs off, so the business case targets that approver instead of only the champion.

When should I not map a buying center?▼

Skip mapping for simple single-decider B2C impulse purchases where buyer, user, and decider are the same person. For segment-level archetypes use a persona builder, and for purchase stages over time use a buyer's journey mapper instead.

How do I get past a gatekeeper to reach the decision-maker?▼

Define an explicit gatekeeper tactic before pitching, such as arming an internal champion with a one-page ROI business case to carry to the decision-maker. The gatekeeper needs a reason to let you through, not a bypass attempt.