Over the past 6ish weeks, I'd say about 20% all emails I send end up with OOO bounce back messages.
Is anyone else seeing similar numbers or are all of my prospects vacationing together?
What's a normal number of OOO bounce back emails?
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funcoupons
WR Officer
5
👑
Right now is the most popular time for people to take vacation other than Christmas.
Gyro25
Notorious Answer
1
Account Executive
Yup, sounds about right for me too.
thesecretsauce
Politicker
1
Business Development
Depends on industry
xxx
Valued Contributor
0
CRO
Are you asking because you are concerned about it? People use OOO for so many different reasons, but it is end of summer.
RedLightning
Politicker
0
Mid-Market AE
I'm new to selling to this industry and I'm not sure if that's normal or not.
xxx
Valued Contributor
1
CRO
I am not sure the industry, but I wouldn't take it as a negative. If anything, think of it as a way that helps to curate who you should focus on short and long term. Plus, a lot of times, OOO will give you a backup person to contact that you can add to your nurture campaign :)
RedLightning
Politicker
0
Mid-Market AE
I have a limited number of accounts I can hold. Concerned isn't the right word, but it is absolutely impacting my prospecting
poweredbycaffeine
WR Lieutenant
0
☕️
What industry are you selling into? What market (US, EMEA, APAC)?
RedLightning
Politicker
0
Mid-Market AE
Industry was the wrong word. US and I sell to prospects who work within media/marketing/ and PR
poweredbycaffeine
WR Lieutenant
1
☕️
Ah, that is interesting for sure. However, I will say that I am seeing similar OOO reply rates with my reps. Feels like it's standard as the back-to-school timeline draws nearer.
CuriousFox
WR Officer
0
🦊
Ha! Not together but I think everyone is getting their time in before school starts.
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