Send Mass Voicemail Drops with the Sierra Dialer
Quickly send pre-recorded voicemails to up to 250 leads at once without ringing their phones using the Sierra Dialer mass voicemail feature.
Why This Feature Matters
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Enables efficient, one-to-many voice communication with leads
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Saves time by eliminating the need to call each lead individually
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Enhances lead engagement with consistent messaging
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Provides flexible control over recording and voicemail delivery per lead type
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Enable the Dialer and Required Permissions
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Enable the Sierra Dialer at the account level
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Ensure each user is connected to the Dialer in their profile
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Navigate to Gear Icon → Voice And Text Settings and:
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Toggle Enable Mass Voicemail Functionality to Yes
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(Optional) Toggle Allow Agent-level Users to Send Mass Voicemails to Yes
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2. Select Leads from the Lead Dashboard
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Go to the Lead Dashboard
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Select one or more leads
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A new action bar will appear – click Send Voicemail to Leads
3. Choose or Record a Voicemail Message
Option A: + Record New Message
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Record via:
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Headset
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Call-in with phone
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Upload a .mp3 or .wav file
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Add a title and optional script for future reference
Option B: Use Voice Messages Manager
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Choose from previously recorded voicemails in your own or another user’s Voice Messages Manager
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(Manager-level users can preview and select messages from other users)
4. Confirm Caller ID Based on Lead Type
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Buyer leads → Buyer’s Sierra Dialer Number
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Seller leads → Listing Agent’s Sierra Dialer Number
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Buyer/Seller combo → Choose which Dialer Number to use
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Lender-level users → Lender’s Dialer Number used as Caller ID
5. Submit Voicemail Drop
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Voicemail will be delivered directly to the lead’s voicemail inbox
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Their phone will not ring
Best Practices
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Record voicemails with clear, concise messaging and a call to action
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Use different voicemails for lead types (buyer, seller, lender) for relevance
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Monitor your voicemail drop limits to avoid overage charges
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Preview voicemail recordings before sending to ensure accuracy
Troubleshooting Common Issues
Issue: Voicemail not delivered
Solution: Ensure the number is U.S. or Canadian-based. International numbers are not supported.
Issue: Agent unable to send voicemails
Solution: Confirm the agent has permission enabled in Voice And Text Settings
FAQs
Q: What’s the daily and per-send limit for voicemail drops?
A: You can send up to 250 voicemail drops at one time, and 1,000 per day across your account.
Q: Are voicemail drops billed separately?
A: Your plan includes 500 voicemail drops per month. Additional usage is billed at $5 per 100 drops.
Q: How can I track my usage?
A: Go to the Dialer Billing Detail page in your admin settings.
Q: Will the lead’s phone ring when I send a voicemail?
A: No. The voicemail appears automatically without the phone ringing.