You should script out your greetings, rehearse, and find a tone of voice that is reflective of your professionalism and your company’s personality. If applicable, your tone and your message should take into account that certain industries and companies are more conservative than others.
I’m out walking my donkey but as soon as I get my ass back in I’ll call you back. Leave me a message.
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The SDRs have their own sales cycle, as well as tools available to them to help them accomplish their goal. One important tool is leveraging the power of voicemail. Here are some questions to consider:
Sorry I wasn’t able to take your call, but please leave your name and a detailed message and I’ll get back to you.
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6. Once in the call, you will need to select option #2 to record your greeting. To access the dialpad press the dialpad button at the bottom of the screen:
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The first two are voicemails for prospects you haven’t spoken with yet, the next one is for when you’re calling a prospect or client back, and the last example is for when your prospect or client isn’t calling you back at all:
6. Alternatively, from the list of messages, press and hold the voicemail then select “Delete,” then confirm the deletion.
iPhone users have another option: You can send a voice message from Apple's Messages by tapping the microphone button inside the text box (this works only when you're messaging other iPhones). By default, these voice messages last for only two minutes before they are deleted, but you can change that. Either tap Keep under any sent voice message or go to Settings > Messages and tap Expire under Audio Messages. You can set the expiration date to Never, but this affects only your record of the conversation, not the recipient's.
If you are using a IP 400 series desk phone, press the Voicemail function key. If you are using a Cisco 7900 series desk phone, press the "Messages" button (envelope icon). If you are calling from a phone other than your own desk phone, dial your own phone number and press the * key when you hear the voicemail greeting.
2. If the trashcan icon is not available, from the top right-hand corner, click on the three-dotted menu, then select “Edit.”
The AUDIX voice mail system allows you to record and store several personal greetings, each for a specific situation. You can manually activate each greeting as needed. You can assign special numbers to greetings to help you remember them. For example:
Tap the three dots (upper right corner of screen)Tap “settings”Tap “voicemail”Tap “advanced settings”Tap “setup.Tap “voicemail number.Enter your 10-digit phone number and Tap “OK.Tap the home key to return to the main menu.
Hi! So sorry it took me a few days to respond. I’m so sorry to hear what you’ve been going through. There are a few recorders that we mention in the post, but if those don’t work, try the service that Bonnie mentioned on the comments (http://www.voicemailsforever.com) or try contacting ATT and see if they have any ideas for you. One other option might be a portable speaker that so many stores have now, that you can use to listen to music on your cell phone or tablet. They really amplify sound. Let me know how things work out! Laura
Do me a favor when you get this message and please give me call a back at (your number). That number again is area code (your number). I look forward speaking with you.”
State the purpose of your call. In as few words as possible, state why you’re calling. Is it in regards to an interview appointment? Are you following up on a previous meeting?