FAQ

PartnerSlate Pro is best suited for co-manufacturers who are serious about sourcing new business from PartnerSlate. The lower success fee can lead to thousands of dollars of savings for co-mans sourcing high-value or multiple projects. 

PartnerSlate Pro users also get greater mindshare with brands with (1) a Verified Profile and (2) early access to projects.

The Verified Profile enables you to stand out during a brand’s search by showing a badge that your business and certifications have been verified.  This is especially true for the large retailers and national brands that use PartnerSlate’s enterprise search, as they want to know which vendors have pre-vetted certifications like GFSI, Gluten Free, or that meet diverse supplier requirements.

Pro users also get early access to connect on new projects, which is an especially useful advantage in categories with many vendors and less specialization required, such as dry-fill co-packing, beverage filling, bakery, and condiments.  

Finally, PartnerSlate Pro provides a Dedicated Account Manager who can support lean teams follow-up with brands.

A PartnerSlate Verified Subscription must be in place and active PRIOR to when a connection request is made. If a subscription is canceled or there is a payment lapse, connection requests that are made during the inactive period revert back to the original fee structure, but the discount is applied again when the subscription is resumed.

A monthly subscription can be canceled, but it is not refunded and will remain in effect for the duration of subscription (1 month from the calendar date it began).  During that time, the CM will continue to receive all stated benefits.

An annual subscription can be canceled for a pro-rated refund.

After subscribing you must send copies of your certifications to our support team to verify their authenticity. When that is confirmed, a Verified Badge will be added to your profile. Brands will see this badge when viewing your profile, as well as every time your Company name shows in their connection requests and engagements.

Projects will be sent only to Pro members who will have access to connect with them for three days prior to them being published publicly on the Marketplace for general access. You will receive an email with early access projects every time a relevant project is made available. Brands with high numbers of connection requests are less likely to connect with all interested co-mans, so getting connected early can improve your likelihood of winning that business.

Your Dedicated Account Manager will have monthly calls with you to review your engagements. They have access to the brands and can personally introduce and advocate for you when appropriate for both parties. You will receive personal support when interacting with PartnerSlate brands, and can rely on your Account Manager to troubleshoot connections, find solutions to compatibility issues, and improve brand responsiveness. Get key insights and understand where your resources are best applied.

Pro members will be the first group to get access to exclusive offerings such as the opportunity to join PartnerSlate at trade shows (such as SupplySide West and IFT in 2024) as a VIP guest to exhibit for free.