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PlayClay.io Launches Streamlined Quoting Platform for Manufacturers' Reps and Distributors

By: PRLog
Affordable Quoting Software Brings Simplicity, Visibility, and Efficiency to Sales Quoting Processes

CHANTILLY, Va. - June 10, 2025 - PRLog -- Independent sales reps often receive Excel-based pricelists from multiple manufacturers. Compiling, updating, and quoting from these disparate sources can be time-consuming and error-prone. PlayClay's sales quoting software provides a structured interface where users can upload these lists, generate branded quotes quickly, and ensure consistency across channels.

"We developed PlayClay after observing how manual quoting workflows often hindered sales reps' ability to respond swiftly to leads," said Ankita Saikia, Product Manager at FocalCXM, the parent company that re-engineers CRM Processes with Software, Solutions and Services. "The goal is to bring simplicity and visibility to a typically fragmented process—enabling reps to boost productivity, respond to more opportunities, and ultimately free up time for more strategic or personal priorities. By reducing time spent on administrative quoting tasks, PlayClay helps teams focus on what matters most: building relationships and closing deals."

Key Capabilities of the Platform Include:
  • Lead Management: Enables reps to capture leads from varied sources such as manufacturer handoffs, industry events, and public directories.
  • Call Planning: Provides tools for reps to plan customer interactions and ensure timely follow-ups.
  • Opportunity Management: Converts leads into sales opportunities with progress tracking through the pipeline.
  • Quote and Order Automation: Streamlines quote creation and generates orders that can sync with CRMs like Salesforce.
  • Customer Overview: Offers full visibility into customer interactions for all team members, promoting alignment and informed decision-making.

In addition to supporting sales reps, PlayClay's sales quoting tool offers value to manufacturers by providing insight into quoting activity in the field. The platform synchronizes opportunity data directly into manufacturers' CRM systems, reducing blind spots and improving pipeline forecasting.

Designed for Affordability, Flexibility and Growth

PlayClay is a browser-based tool, compatible across desktops, tablets, and mobile devices. Its scalable architecture accommodates both simple and complex quoting needs without requiring extensive setup or training.

The platform is now available with a 60-day free trial and does not require upfront payment or credit card information. With an ongoing monthly subscription fee of 'less than a cup of gourmet coffee', the platform is highly affordable.

About PlayClay.io

PlayClay is a quoting software platform developed to meet the needs of independent manufacturers' reps and distributors. The tool brings clarity, speed, and accuracy to quoting workflows, while improving alignment between sales reps and manufacturers through CRM integration and better data visibility.

For more information, visit www.playclay.io or contact the team at contact@playclay.io.

Media Contact
Adi Buddhavarapu
CEO | FocalCXM
adi@focalcxm.com


Source: FocalCXM

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