Automate Propeller workflows with AI Agents

Propeller has redefined B2B commerce by digitizing every buyer-seller touchpoint. But even the smartest platforms can fall short when teams are forced to switch tools to access information or collaborate on deals. By adding Runbear’s AI agent directly into Slack, Teams, or Discord, teams bridge this gap—empowering every teammate to access Propeller insights, generate quotes, and automate sales processes through simple conversations right where the work happens.

About Propeller

Propeller is a leading API-first B2B commerce platform that connects and digitizes every step of the buyer-seller journey. It equips enterprises with customer-facing portals for self-service ordering, sales portals for streamlined quoting, and deep integrations to maintain real-time product, pricing, and order information across all stakeholders—including distributors and suppliers. With smart pricing engines, advanced catalog management, and robust order workflow tools, Propeller serves manufacturers, wholesalers, and distributors aiming to modernize their sales operations and create seamless commerce experiences for their B2B customers. Teams turn to Propeller to eliminate manual order errors, accelerate deal cycles, and deliver a unified customer experience across channels and touchpoints.

Use Cases in Practice

Teams using Propeller can supercharge their workflows by bringing Runbear's AI agent into the mix. Picture a salesperson needing the latest order update: instead of logging into the Propeller portal and hunting for details, they simply ask the AI agent in Slack, and get an instant answer. Need a dashboard of weekly sales? The AI agent can automatically compile Propeller data and post a beautiful chart every Monday morning. For complex questions—like 'What’s our most-ordered product this quarter?' or 'Where can I find our discount policy?'—the AI agent searches synced Propeller documents and delivers precise answers. Teams can even kickstart the quote process from inside chat, with the AI agent guiding them through plain language prompts and sending draft orders to Propeller for completion. This mirrors how teams have already automated KPI reporting, brought business analytics to chat, and enabled Slack-native data search with Runbear. These use cases reduce friction, boost sales velocity, and help teams focus on closing deals—not hunting for answers.

Propeller vs Propeller + AI Agent: Key Differences

Integrating Propeller with Runbear transforms slow, manual B2B processes into fast, AI-powered workflows right inside your team’s chat tool. While Propeller’s robust portal digitizes commerce, teams often spend time switching tools, searching for info, and compiling reports. With Runbear, AI agents handle these repetitive tasks, surface key Propeller data on request, automate summaries, and unlock conversational workflows—saving time and preventing errors.

Implementation Considerations

Teams adopting Runbear + Propeller should plan for initial setup, ensuring data permissions and user roles are configured so the AI agent can safely access necessary Propeller information. Team training is vital: members need to learn how to interact with the AI agent, phrase requests, and trust its responses. Change management is key when moving from manual to automated processes—set clear expectations, align on use cases, and get buy-in from sales, operations, and IT. Cost-benefit analysis should include the time saved from less switching and manual reporting, balanced against the investment in AI-driven automation. Data security and governance should always be reviewed to ensure Propeller data is handled securely in chat environments. Providing resources, ongoing support, and a feedback channel for team members will help ensure adoption is smooth and successful.

Get Started Today

Integrating Propeller with Runbear’s AI agent transforms B2B sales from a collection of tasks into a seamless, smart workflow that lives in your team’s chat. AI-powered automation means less context-switching, faster data access, and truly collaborative sales processes. For teams who want to future-proof their operations and free up valuable time for building relationships and closing deals, this integration is a no-brainer. Ready to see how an AI agent can revolutionize your Propeller-powered team workflows? Try the Runbear integration today—your team will never look back.