Q&A
What is a Manufacturer's Representative?
Why not call the Ingredient Manufacturers directly?
Doesn't this add another layer to costs?
I'm a buyer of many ingredients. How can you help me?
I'm looking for an ingredient not on your list.
What is the process to set up an order?
Do you warehouse locally?
I am interested in becoming a supplier. What is the process?
What is your territory?
What does the CPFB logo mean?
What is a Manufacturer’s Representative?
As defined by the Association of Sales & Marketing Companies:
“An agent representing a manufacturer in a specific geographical area, usually on a contractual basis, usually handles non-competing but related lines of goods.”
Why not call the Ingredient Manufacturers directly?
Just as companies outsource areas such as Accounting, HR, Legal, and IT, outsourced Sales enables the companies we work with to do what they do best; manufacture quality ingredients, while leaving the Sales and Marketing to us.
Doesn’t this add another layer to costs?
Quite the opposite, we act as the company’s sales force in the field. This enables the companies we represent to fix their sales costs. With todays ever increasing hiring, travel, and healthcare costs, the benefits of using a Manufacturer’s Representative is more substantial today than ever before.
I’m a buyer of many ingredients. How can you help me?
All of us today have too much to do with too little time. Tisdale can offer you solutions to multiple ingredient issues in one contact, saving you many calls, voice mails, frustrations, time, and money.
I’m looking for an ingredient not on your list.
Just ask. In many cases, we can source the ingredient(s) for you.
What is the process to set up an order?
Simply, you place the order, we do the rest. On first orders there is a minimum amount of paperwork we need such as shipping and billing Information and credit application. We follow the order from beginning to end so you have it on time when you want it!
Do you warehouse locally?
Yes, we warehouse some Ingredients locally. We are always looking for Items that fit the profile for warehousing.
I am interested in becoming a supplier. What is the process?
We are always open to discussing potential principals’ lines. This depends on the fit of our current products with the new line and can our customers benefit from these new products. Prospective principals are encouraged to call and discuss your opportunity.
What is your territory?
States of Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas
What does the CPFB logo mean?
This indicates certification as a Certified Professional Food Broker. The CPFB program is a three-year educational program at Arizona State University in Tempe, AZ. The CPFB designation provides positive assurance to principals and customers alike that the individual exemplifies the highest standard within the sales profession.
