Is your supplier a fitting partner?
Technology may have transformed how we design, make and market windows, but the value of skilled installation remains unchanged. For installers, it’s where the real work – and reputation – lies. Everything else? That’s where the right supplier can make all the difference.
“There’s really only one thing we don’t do at Quickslide, and that’s fit windows,” says sales director, Tom Swallow. “But we do everything else – design, production, sales and marketing, delivery – with the installer and homeowner in mind. Because we want customers to love what they buy, and we want installers to love fitting them.
“Our trade partners are brilliant fitters for us, and we need to be brilliant suppliers for them. And we know great products alone aren’t enough to grow a business.”
That’s why Quickslide delivers a full-service marketing and support package, so installers can focus on what they do best. From lead generation and web tools to compliance advice and custom sample kits, Quickslide is helping its trade partners remove the hassle from everything outside the installation.
That includes tailored support for every partner, based on their professional goals and business needs. For some that’s social media guidance or SEO-optimised content, for others it’s print-ready brochures, technical documents or support with heritage planning. All of it backed by a dedicated team of in-house experts.
This commitment has tangible value too. Quickslide’s decision to hold prices, despite rising industry costs, shows their understanding of the challenges facing installers. “We want to help our partners stay profitable and competitive,” Tom says. “Everything we do is geared toward making that happen.”
Tools for a time-pressed trade
Every Quickslide trade partner gets access to a suite of tools and resources designed to save time, simplify sales and increase conversions.
Take On-Screen, the website configurators for Legacy VS windows and Quick-Glide sliding and folding doors. These interactive digital showrooms integrate with installer websites to showcase product features with 360° visuals, technical spec and customisation options. Branded to each installer’s business and updated remotely by Quickslide, they require zero upkeep and offer a slick user experience that helps convert leads.
Behind the scenes, Quickslide’s CRM and lead tracking system helps partners manage enquiries, pricing and follow-ups in real time, helping them close sales faster and reduce admin.
Show up and stand out
But even in today’s digital age, there’s still real value in putting a product in a customer’s hands – or living room. Which is why Quickslide continues to invest in practical tools like premium sample windows and bespoke display cases.
A standout example is their wheeled sample case: a branded, portable demo kit designed to help installers walk into a homeowner’s living room and sell with confidence. It holds brochures, foil swatches, glass samples and window furniture – all neatly organised for a polished, professional pitch.
“It’s a classic idea but done right,” says Tom. “These kits help our partners sell more effectively, face to face, where decisions are really made.”
Installers can also order sash corner samples, foil swatch books, glazed top sashes and freestanding displays – ideal for trade counters or smaller showrooms.
Smart marketing
Installers aren’t marketers and they shouldn’t have to be, as Quickslide provides bespoke marketing support, from social media content and SEO tips to graphic design and branded campaigns. Partners also have access to an extensive media library, including high-quality photos, videos and how-to guides.
For standout projects, Quickslide will even arrange professional photography and help turn great installations into high-profile case studies that attract new customers.
From headline grabbers to hashtags, the company’s in-house team offers guidance and support with everything from PR to pull-up banners, digital ad campaigns and promotional materials – all tailored to the installer’s brand.
Beyond marketing, Quickslide also provides hands-on support in areas that can really make or break a project, like training, installation guidance and compliance.
Whether it’s a downloadable guide or an in-person session with a service engineer, Quickslide’s technical support is designed to reduce errors, increase confidence and improve the end result. And when it comes to heritage installations, Quickslide’s experience navigating planning processes and regulatory challenges makes them a valuable partner on even the most complex jobs.
“We’ve worked closely with planning authorities and can help our partners navigate what’s needed – whether that’s technical documentation, compliance reports or simply understanding what’s likely to be approved,” says Tom. “We know how important it is for installers to get it right first time, both for the homeowner and for their own reputation.
“Overall, our goal at Quickslide is to take things off your plate so you can focus on what you’re great at: installing high-quality products and growing your business. If you’re ambitious, we’re here to back you all the way.”