Business voicemail greetings are rarely thought of as a prime way to connect with customers. But just because you're not available doesn't mean you can't make a positive impression on your customers when they reach your voicemail box.
19. Hi, you’ve reached [employee name]’s voicemail box. [Employee first name] no longer works for [company name]. Please call our main line at [phone number] and we’ll be happy to connect you with a current team member who can help.
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14. Hi, you’ve reached [business name]. We can’t take your call at the moment, but if you leave your name and number, the next available team member will return your call as soon as possible.
42. Hi, you’ve reached [X company]. Our team is currently out of the office or assisting other customers. Leave your name, number, and a brief message so we can direct your call to the proper team member when we return.
Thank you for calling BusinessCo. We are currently closed for the public holiday in Victoria. Our normal hours are 8.30am to 5.30pm Easter Standard Time. Your call is important to us, so please leave your name, phone number and a short message and we will return your call on our next business day. Thank you.
Before you record your professional voicemail message, take a quick peek through these examples for some inspiration:
* If you can offer an incentive to visit your site, like an instant booking or quote form for example, it can go a long way to land you new business. If you have a great voicemail AND they visit your site it’s a guarantee they’ll remember your name even if they don’t book immediately.
We know what it’s like to build a business from the ground up, and we understand the importance of a good support system.
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.
31. Hello, you’ve reached [your name]. I’ll be out of the office from [start date] to [end date]. Please leave a message and I’ll return your call upon my return. Alternatively, you can email me at [email address] or call [name] at [phone number] for immediate assistance. Thanks for calling!
12.) Welcome to JohnDoe. You can reach us Monday to Friday from 8am to 12.30pm and 1pm to 4.30 pm. We can not take your call personally at the moment. Please leave a message with your name and phone number and we will call you back as soon as possible. In urgent cases you can reach us on the number 0821 91039- 1211. Many thanks.
3.) This is the mailbox of Mr. John Doe. Please leave a message or call this number again at a later time. Thank you for your understanding.
You can’t just make any voicemail message and think that it’s going to be the right fit, your voicemail messages need to have the following tips below so that it can function as a lead capture when you’re not present.
1.) Benvenuti alla John Doe AG. Purtroppo, tutte le linee sono occupate al momento. Si prega di avere pazienza. Saremo da voi tra breve.
With this in mind, you can leave some helpful suggestions within your voicemail recording; for example, the opening hours of the business and the FAQs section to the company website.
"Everyone is looking for instant gratification, and if you can't provide that...a lot of times they'll simply hang up," he says. "Companies are losing a lot of business opportunities because people are not leaving them messages. "
Your voicemail, which gets heard every single time someone doesn’t manage to reach you on the phone, is a prime opportunity to be marketing to your customers.