An effective voice mail message is actually a well crafted script. Although you will have to substitute certain words such as the name of the person, you can actually  create a script which comes across as confident.

An effective script starts by:

  1. Establish Credibility
    1. Introducing yourself and when you are calling.
    2. If the voice mail box is generic, be sure to mention who the message is for.
  2. Peak Their Curiosity (but don't give it all away)
    1. State the purpose of your call
    2. Provide the person with a call to action -- what are your expectations?
  3. Close with Confidence
    1. Leave them with your contact information.
    2. Closing.

Here are some sample voice mail scripts you can use when leaving a telephone message. Customize then according to your specific needs.

Do you have a favourite script (or part of) that you find particularly useful or effective? Share in the comments below.

First Contact

Good afternoon, this message is for ____________, my name is _________________.

I am a _[position]_ calling on behalf of _________________.

I am calling today to speak with you about ____________________________.

I was hoping to connect with you to see if you would be interested in _____________________________.

If you could give me a call back at your ealiest convinience, I can be reached at _________________.

Again, my name is ______________, I am calling on behalf of ________________.

Thank You. Bye.

Informal (when you know the person)

Hi, it's _______________ from _________________ calling, I hope you are doing well/had a great weekend/had a great day.

It's _<time>I guess I missed you.

I'll give you a shout on _<day>_ or you can reach out to me at _<time/date/time of day>_.

Again it's ____________ from ____________ and my number is ______________.

Thanks, have a great ________.

When Calling Someone Who Just Signed Up for Your Program

Hi, this is __________________ calling from _________________________.

I just giving you a call to welcome you to the program.

If you have any questions, of we can help you with anything at all, please feel free to call in to support or email us at support@__________ or visit our website at <support.yourdomain.com>__.

Thanks and have a great day!

Follow Up

Good afternoon, this message is for ____________, my name is _________________.

I am a _<position>_ calling on behalf of _<company name>_.

I tried to reach you on the __________________. I wanted to speak with you about __________________.

I sent you an email/left you a message/filled out the web form on your website on ___________ with some of the details.

I want to follow up with you today to see if you had a chance to ___________.

Could you please phone me back at your ealiest convinience? My number is _________________.

Again, my name is ______________, I am calling on behalf of ________________

Thank You. Bye.

Make Your Own

Greeting

  • Good afternoon, this message is for ____________, my name is _________________.
  • Hi, it's _______________ from _________________ calling.
  • Hi, this is __________________. It's _<time>
  • Hello _<name>_, this is _<your name> calling from _<your company>_. <name of referrer> from <referrer's company> said to give you a call.
  • _<name>_? This is _<your name> calling from _<your company>_.
  • Hi, my name is _<your name>_ from _<your company>_.

Intrduction

  • I hope you are doing well/had a great weekend/had a great day.
  • I'm calling from _________________________.
  • I am a _<position>_ calling on behalf of _<company name>_.
  • I guess I missed you.
  • I tried to reach you on the __________________. I wanted to speak with you about __________________.
  • <name of referrer> from your _<their department>_ suggested that you were the person I needed to speak with.
  • I recently came across your name __<how?>__.

Purpose of Call

  • I was hoping to connect with you to see if you would be interested in __________________.
  • I just giving you a call to welcome you to the ________________ program.
  • I sent you an email/left you a message/filled out the web form on your website on ___________ with some of the details. I want to follow up with you today to see if you had a chance to ___________.
  • I was hoping to connect with you.
  • I was wondering if I could ____________________
  • I am calling today to find out if you ________________.
  • As promised during our telephone conversation on _________, _<provide the information they requested>_.

Call to Action

  • If you could give me a call back at your ealiest convinience, I can be reached at _________________.
  • When you have a moment, please give me a call I look forward to speaking with you.
  • If you have any questions, of we can help you with anything at all, please feel free to call in to support or email us at support@__________ or visit our website at <support.yourdomain.com>__.
  • I understand that you are busy and there is no need to call me back. However, please feel free to contact me at _____________ if you have any questions or concerns.

Contact Information

  • If you could give me a call back at your ealiest convinience, I can be reached at _________________.
  • Again, my name is ______________, I am calling on behalf of ________________.
  • Could you please phone me back at your ealiest convinience? My number is _________________.

Closing

  • I look forward to speaking with you.
  • Thank You. Bye.
  • Thanks and have a great day/afternoon/evening/weekend!

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