"I'm sorry�" followed by the mailbox owner's name (as recorded by the owner or administrator), then "�is currently on the phone" then the owner's personal greeting, and then the fixed system prompt, "Begin speaking after the tone, then hang-up when you are finished or press any key for further options."
The biggest barrier is actually getting them to leave the voicemail in the first place. Don’t get in your own way by recording a long, drawn-out voicemail greeting that might do more to convince them to hang up than actually leave a message.
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“Hey there, this is [name]. You’ve reached [XYZ company]. Unfortunately, I’m currently away from the office and am traveling in [place]. I won’t be back in the office until [date] and I will get in touch with you then.
25.Thank you for calling [X company Company name]. Our representatives are currently unable to take your call as they are helping clients achieve [X goal]. We don’t want to take up your valuable time, so please leave us your name, phone number and message after the beep and one of our representatives will personally assist you within the next 24 hours. Have a wonderful day.
Here’s another funny one for those times you really want to lighten the business mood:
Does your organization have a witty catchphrase or slogan? If so, use that to your advantage. Here is one that could be tailored towards a custom software company:
Each recording is customised to suit your business requirements. You can choose from a range of tones, voice artists, or create a custom script for your on hold message.
3.) Bienvenido/a a John Doe. En estos momentos no podemos atender su llamada o nos está llamando fuera de nuestro horario de oficina. Por favor, déjenos un mensaje con su nombre y número de teléfono, le devolveremos la llamada lo antes posible. Gracias y hasta pronto.
Yes. You can call forward the local number your 800 number is currently placed on to the phone number we provide.
Remember, your message is a reflection of you. Keep it short, professional and ALWAYS return messages.
https://smith.ai/blog/28-business-voicemail-greetings-for-main-office-and-personal-numbers-formal-informal-modern-and-just-hilarious
“Hi, you’ve reached [your name] at [your company]. I’m unavailable right now — probably helping [type of company] get [X results, e.g. ‘double their leads in 60 days,’ ‘hire the best and brightest engineers,’ ‘convert 40% more customers.’] Leave your name and number, and we’ll discuss how your company can see similar results.” “Hello, this is [your name] at [company]. Thanks for calling. Please leave your name, number, and reason you’d like to chat, and I’ll get to back to you ASAP.” “Hi, you’ve reached [name] at [company]. If you need a quick response, please shoot me an email at [insert email address] and I’ll be in touch by EOD tomorrow. If it’s not urgent, leave me a message with your name and number. Have a great day.” “Hey, this is [your name]. If you’re calling for [X reason], please [contact so-and-so] or [go to our website, send me an email]. For all other inquiries, leave your name and a brief message and I’ll call you back within [one, two, three] business day[s].” “Hello, you’ve reached [name] at company. I’m unable to come to the phone right now. Leave your name and number, and I’ll return your call as soon as I’m free. Thank you.”
35. Hello, we’re wishing you all a happy [X holiday]. Our office is currently closed so our employees can celebrate with their loved ones. Please leave your name, number, and reason for calling and a member of our team will return your call when we reopen on [X date].
4.) Leider befinden sich zur Zeit alle Mitarbeiter im Gespräch. Bitte haben Sie etwas Geduld, wir sind gleich persönlich für Sie da. - PAUSE - Leider sind noch immer alle Mitarbeiter im Gespräch. Bitte haben Sie noch etwas Geduld. Gerne können Sie uns auch eine E-Mail senden an [email protected]. Wir rufen Sie dann umgehend zurück.
6.) Hola y bienvenido/a a John Doe AG, la agencia para muestras de productos. Lo sentimos, todas nuestras líneas están ocupadas en este momento. Por favor, inténtelo de nuevo más tarde o manténgase a la espera. Gracias. Su equipo de John Doe.
If you drone on and on, there is a good chance that some of your callers are going to hang up before leaving their message.
9.) Bienvenido/a a John Doe. Lo sentimos, en estos momentos no hay nadie en nuestras oficinas. Por favor, déjenos un mensaje con su nombre y número de teléfono tras escuchar la señal. Le devolveremos la llamada tan pronto como sea posible.