Using Flock Freight to close deals

For this innovative company with a mission focused on reengineering how the world handles spills, Spill Tackle’s business model is predicated on moving product from manufacturing sites to distribution and customer sites. However, with a focus on product development, manufacturing, and sales, the company’s day-to-day management of moving freight became a point of friction rather than a conduit to driving revenue.

“If the sales team doesn’t close the deal then and there on the phone, it becomes a 50/50 chance on whether the deal closes later on. Speed is key in our industry.”

To close deals on the spot, Spill Tackle’s inside sales team must know the cost of shipping upfront. With the majority of Spill Tackle’s shipments being six pallets or more, there was no fast way to get shipment quotes for PTL without the burden of multiple calls and emails that could take up to two hours of waiting before having proper information to bring back to the client, at which point a sale could be lost.

An added benefit to this instant transparency is that with FlockDirect, there’s no hidden fees or costs that are added to the shipment price. This visibility allows all parties to be educated on the cost of the transaction, leaving both Spill Tackle and their customers confident and happy.

“My rep makes me feel like I’m their top priority and has worked beyond general expectation to help get through high pressure, short turnaround situations that were critical to us closing new distribution partners in Texas.”

Aside from the fast simplicity that the Flock Platform offers, Spill Tackle has found amazing service with the people behind the technology. When special requests need to be handled to meet deadlines, Spill Tackle and the Flock Freight representatives have partnered to get the right shipment to the right place at the right time.

– Quotes from Interview with Thomas Bentley, COO Spill Tackle