This article is about the second main type of greeting – the voicemail greeting. All businesses should have professional voicemail greetings at the company level (i.e. your general business number), department level (e.g. customer service), and employee level, where applicable. It’s important that each of these voicemail greetings align with the brand and personality of your company to ensure that every caller has a consistent experience. Let’s dive in!
I want to congratulate your entire organization for their great attitude, friendly service and classy way you operate the business. You set a standard for excellence that is seldom achieved in the United States.
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a standard greeting (as recorded by the administrator or other person), followed by the mailbox owner's name (as recorded by the owner), 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."
29. Hi, this is [your name] at [X company]. I am on vacation right now and won’t be back to the office until [X date]! Please leave me your name, phone number, and the reason you are calling, and I will get back to you then. Alternatively, you can phone [Name] at [phone contact information]. Thank you for calling!
Your phone service includes a 411 and White Pages directory listing (simple, straight-line listing) for new phone number(s). A 411 and White Pages directory listing for your toll-free numbers is optional and provided at an additional charge.
4. Hi, this is [your name]. I’m unable to take your call right now but leave your name and number, and I’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
Your caller may have other competitors in mind; however, a polite and open-sounding voicemail may sway them in your direction.
9.) Herzlich Willkommen bei der Mustermann GmbH. Leider ist unser Büro zur Zeit nicht besetzt. Bitte hinterlassen Sie uns nach dem Signalton Ihren Namen und Ihre Telefonnummer. Wir rufen Sie gerne zurück.
Make sure you make this as clear as possible and consider repeating the website address so that they have time to note it down if needed.
You can’t call someone back if you don’t have their number. It seems basic, but it’s easy to forget. So a quick reminder can go a long way.
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].
A good voicemail greeting is short and professional, lets people know that you’ll get back to them, and invites callers to continue engaging with a call-to-action. You should also show your personality if you’re in an industry or role that allows that. If your industry is more conservative, however, you’ll want to keep humor and personal touches to a minimum. A greeting Your name Your company A simple explanation for missing the call (e.g. you’re away from the phone or are on holiday) A rough estimate of when you’ll get back to the person An alternative person to reach out to (if you’re out of office) An alternative mode of communication (if you prefer email or text) A call-to-action such as “Leave a message” or “Send me an email at [email protected]”
6.) Bonjour et bienvenue chez l’AG de John Doe – Agence d’échantillons de produit. Malheureusement, toutes nos lignes sont occupées en ce moment. Réessayez plus tard ou restez en ligne. Merci, votre équipe John Doe.
2.) Gentile Cliente. Purtroppo, tutti i nostri rappresentanti sono impegnati con altri clienti al momento. Si prega di avere pazienza. Grazie.
Hi, this is Tom, the sales manager at Orlando Powersports. I’m either busy assisting customers, getting ready for our End of Season Sale, featuring deep discounts on our huge selection of power sports equipment and gear or if I’m really lucky, I’m out riding the latest CAN-AM DS 250! Leave a message, and I will call you back as soon as possible. Thanks for calling!
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