Whether it’s an out-of-stock product, a canceled event, or social media snafu, there are times when your business may see an influx of frustrated callers. While it is important to address their concerns head-on, you may not be able to answer each call as it’s received. Make sure you use best practices for dealing with angry customers, and that your voicemail greeting sets the appropriate tone. Avoid defensive language, validate their concerns, and keep them informed as to how you are handling the situation.
1. "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."
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You can change your voicemail settings from the Skype for Business Settings page. You can get to the page by using one of the following methods:
Hello. This is Fiona. Thanks for calling. I'm sorry that I’m not able to take your call at the moment. However, if you would like to leave me your name, phone number and a message, I’ll make sure to get back to you as soon as I can.
“Good morning. You’ve reached the voicemail of [your name]. Today is [date]. Please leave me a message with your name and contact information. Oh, and here’s my motivational quote of the day: [read quote].”
1.) Gentile Cliente, tutti i membri del nostro team sono ancora occupati con altri clienti, si prega di riprovare più tardi. Se avete domande sui nostri prodotti o sul vostro ordine, allora non esitate a inviarci una e-mail. Il nostro servizio clienti elaborerà la vostra richiesta al più presto possibile. Grazie.
“You’ve reached Mandy with More Homes Cleaned – Cleveland’s best maid service. We’re available between 7 am and 6 pm but can’t come to the phone right now. We’re looking forward to leaving you a sparkling home so leave a voicemail with your name, number, and a message and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can. You can also check out more information on our service at www.MoreHomesCleaned.com*”
12. Hi, this is [your name]. I’m away from my phone at the moment, but leave a message after the tone so I can get back in touch later today.
While many businesses can use this standard voicemail greeting, not everyone’s business wants to be the same as the others. If you’re looking for a more unique approach, here are four sample voicemail scripts to try:
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It can be quick and easy. “Thank you for calling Davissa Phone Systems.” If you identify your voicemail right away, people will feel more confident in leaving their message, knowing it’s going to the right place.
To send to an email address with the message attached, check the box next to Attach new voicemail messages and send via email.
According to Gartner Research, more than two-thirds of companies compete for business today primarily based on customer experience – up from only one-third back in 2010. Knowing this, it should not surprise you that customer-centric companies are 60% more profitable than companies that are not.
Paul Blanchard, managing director of an eight-person PR firm based in London, says his company got rid of voice mail three years ago. Even for a client-services business, voice mail seemed unnecessary, he says.