Sales voicemail script examples
One voicemail script does not fit every situation. Match the message to where you are in the sequence.
In every case, keep it short and pair it with email.
Short answer
Effective sales voicemails are short, specific, and always paired with an email. Different scenarios (first touch, follow-up, referral, break-up) call for slightly different scripts. The examples below are each under 20 seconds and ready to adapt.
Key takeaways
- Match the voicemail to the sequence stage.
- Keep every version under 20 seconds.
- Always pair the voicemail with an email.
- State your number clearly every time.
Voicemail scripts by scenario
Match the message to the moment.
- First touch: "Hi {First}, {Your name} at {company}, {number}. Reaching out about {problem}. Sending a quick email now too. Talk soon."
- Follow-up: "Hi {First}, {Your name} again at {number}. Circling back with {new proof point}. Check your email for details."
- Referral: "Hi {First}, {Your name}. {Mutual} suggested I call about {topic}. Emailing you the context. Reach me at {number}."
- Break-up: "Hi {First}, {Your name}. I have tried a few times, so this is my last call. If {problem} is ever worth 15 minutes, my email is in your inbox. All the best."
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Frequently asked questions
What are good sales voicemail scripts?
Short, specific messages matched to the moment: a first-touch voicemail names the problem, a follow-up adds a proof point, a referral drops the connector's name, and a break-up voicemail signals it is your last try. All pair with email.
How do I get more callbacks from voicemails?
Keep them under 20 seconds, give one specific reason, say your number slowly, and always send a matching email. The email carries the details and gives an easy alternative to calling back.
Should every cold call include a voicemail?
Leaving a brief, specific voicemail on key prospects is worthwhile as part of a multichannel sequence. On high-volume dialing, some reps skip it, but pairing voicemail with email is the higher-response approach.