Overview
Salesbuildr allows you to connect with multiple distributors to automatically retrieve pricing and availability information for your products. This guide explains how to set up distributor connections, configure selection rules, and manage distributor priorities to optimize your procurement process.
Getting Started with Distributors
Obtaining Distributor Credentials
Before adding distributors to Salesbuildr, you'll need to obtain access credentials:
Most distributors require you to complete an application process to request pricing and availability access
After approval, the distributor will provide you with FTP credentials (typically a username and password)
These credentials will be used to configure your connection in Salesbuildr
The approval process varies by distributor and may take several business days to complete.
Adding Distributor Connections
To connect a distributor to your Salesbuildr account:
Navigate to Settings > Admin > Distributors > Connections
Locate and select the distributor you want to add from the list
Enter the credentials provided by your distributor (typically username and password)
Click Save to establish the connection
Salesbuildr will validate your credentials and activate the connection
Once connected, Salesbuildr will begin importing pricing and availability information from the distributor.
Configuring Distributor Selection Rules
Salesbuildr can automatically select the optimal distributor for each product based on your preferences. To configure these rules:
Navigate to Settings > Admin > Distributors > Priority
Drag distributors to the Preferred distributors section in your desired order of preference
The order determines which distributor Salesbuildr will select first when multiple options are available
These rules will apply to products that have:
A valid manufacturer part number set
No explicitly configured cost price
Note: For more detailed information about how distributor rules affect product pricing, click here.
Advanced Distributor Settings
You can fine-tune how Salesbuildr selects distributors by configuring additional rules:
Stock-Based Rules
Only consider incoming stock/ATP if it's within X days: Set Salesbuildr to include incoming stock that will arrive within a specified timeframe
Only consider distributors that have been updated within the last X days: Exclude distributors whose data hasn't been refreshed recently
Pricing Rules
If price from other distributor is % lower, select that distributor: Choose a non-preferred distributor when the price difference exceeds your specified threshold
Troubleshooting Distributor Connections
If you encounter issues with your distributor connections:
Verify your credentials are entered correctly
Check if your distributor access is still active
Confirm your internet connection allows FTP access
Review any error messages in the connection status
For persistent issues, please contact Salesbuildr support with details about the specific distributor and any error messages you're seeing.
Supported Distributors
Salesbuildr supports distributors in multiple regions. To view which distributors are available in your area, visit the appropriate regional link:
Our distributor partnerships are continuously expanding. If you don't see a distributor you work with, please contact our support team to submit a feature requests.