14. "Hello, you've reached the Sales Department at [Company name]. All of our representatives are currently helping clients [insert goal such as, 'achieve 40% growth through streamlining HR operations'] and are unable to take your call. Please leave your name, company, and phone number and we'll give you a call back ASAP. Thank you!"
As a bonus, here is an example of our own holiday voicemail greeting here at OpenPhone:
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You can reach me by calling (your number). That number again is (your number), and ask for _________. I look forward speaking with you and thanks in advance for returning my call.”
Activity Menu: This menu includes the Initial activities you can select after logging into the system. After you log in, you use your phone keys to access menu options. There are layers of menus, and their options are described as you progress through each activity. The first layer is called the Activity Menu. You can always get back to the main menu by pressing *R (or *7).
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Call 800-244-1111, and a representative will verify your identity and reset your PIN for you.
The following sample voicemail messages will help you to use this form of communication effectively, whether you are leaving a message for someone to return your call or recording a greeting for people trying to contact you.
Recently one of my students asked a great question about voicemail in English and I thought that you might have the same question as well.
Thank you for calling [Company Name]. Our offices are currently closed for the day. Standard office hours are Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 8 PM Eastern Time. Did you know that you can check your account status with us 24 hours a day / 7 days a week by visiting [account login webpage]? Here you can view information about your account, as well as answers to general questions you may have. Otherwise, please call back during standard office hours, and we will be happy to assist you. To repeat this message, press the # key. Holiday Greetings
Here is the classic template – adjust and adapt it to fit your product or service. In this and all examples, leave your phone number SLOWLY:
How many of your competitors are doing the same? Not many, I’m willing to bet (but more are starting to!)
When your marketing voicemail goes on for too long, you can lose the contact completely. Or, even if they do stick with you through the whole thing, they may lose the main point of why you’re calling. Keeping your voicemail between 20 and 30 seconds is enough time to make your elevator pitch without over-talking.
Once again, by using these scripted, proven messages you’ll be giving yourself the best chance to hear back from your prospects and clients. And remember, even if their answer is no, that’s a lot better than chasing unqualified prospects who are never going to buy. Mike Brooks
But that doesn't stop some millennials like 26-year-old Nick Sirianno from feeling that voice mail is clearly a thing of the past.
Press 3 to erase your voicemail. You can start over again if you like, but you don’t have to.
It’s been a long time since I recorded my voicemail greeting. I am going to change it to something completely different.