I always start with "hey, it's xxx from xxxx. you might hate me because this is a cold call. did you wanna hang up or can we talk for a second?" 9/10x it at least gets a chuckle
Kosta_Konfucius
Politicker
2
Sales Rep
I know I am calling out of the blue, did I catch you at a bad time
GALACTIC
Politicker
1
Account Executive
keep it simple, this is mine too
KendallRoy
Politicker
1
AM
My go to as an SDR was pretending they were warm. Worked almost every time.
โHi X, itโs X from X. Howโs it going? Looks like itโs been a while since weโve spoken with you, have I got you at a good time? Great, wonโt take long. Like I said itโs been a while. Does X ring a bell or do I need to jog your memory? All good, I can barely remember what I did last month sometimes. To jog your memory, *insert pitch and questions*โ
Iโd say 1% or less would challenge me using this format saying theyโd never spoken with the company before.
Herb
Fire Starter
1
Account Executive
Depending on how my day was going: Hi this is Bob with xyz, howโs your hand doing? Customer: who is this? Me: Bob with XYZ! Customer: what about my hand? Me: we reached our awhile back, and never heard back, so I figured you mustโve broken your hand, cause Iโve not heard back from you!!
Not for everyone, but Iโve had somewhat results, got plenty more if you let me know your Idea customer is!
SDM
Politicker
1
Sales development manager
Hi Prospect, I am calling you out of blue but would you spend 20 seconds with me and I'll tell why I called. After you can decide if it make sense to talk more
Epad
Executive
0
Snr Business Development Executive
I've been using something like this one recently and had positive responses
Douglo
Opinionated
1
Sr Account Executive
"Hi Prospect, this is Douglo with Company. I was reading your investor report and noticed Company is trying to achieve goal this year. We help companies achieve goal and I wanted to have a quick chat about how we can do the same for Company. Am I catching you at a good time?"
Substitute "I saw you posted, I saw on your website, I saw you worked at x company, etc."
SoccerandSales
Big Shot
0
Account Executive
I would go with โHi my name is ___ with ___, have you heard of *insert company* before?โ
Ultraviolet010
Good Citizen
0
SDR (Sales Development Rep)
Something to the effect of asking for 37 seconds of their time.
jefe
Arsonist
0
๐
Hi _________, this is Jefe with [company]. You were not expecting my call. Do you have a moment? I promise to be brief
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