Understand how to build an effective B2B marketplace for your sector, and how this can benefit your business when you are looking to grow your business overseas.
What you’ll learn
- understand the fundamental components and technologies needed to build a successful B2B marketplace for your particular sector
- key strategies for increasing online sales and customer engagement through effective use of digital channels
- hear insights into how B2B marketplaces can streamline procurement processes and enhance your business efficiencies
Description
Did you know that businesses that utilize B2B marketplaces report an average increase of 30% in their sales revenue? Are you thinking of selling via B2B marketplaces, and want to know more?
This session, in partnership with the Department for Business and Trade's Digital Commerce Team, will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the benefits and challenges of building a B2B marketplace tailored to your sector.
We'll help you understand how to use current technologies and market trends to enhance your online sales and improve customer engagement. We'll also provide you with practical strategies and insights into creating a scalable and adaptable B2B marketplace that drives the growth and efficiency of your business.
Speakers
Aidan McGaughey
Country Manager, Oro Commerce
Aidan brings extensive experience in managing eCommerce solutions and helping businesses streamline their operations. As the Country Manager for Oro Commerce, he has spearheaded numerous successful projects that have significantly improved business efficiencies and customer satisfaction.
Matt Franklin
Avasam Ltd., Commercial and Operations Director
Matt has dedicated the past thirty years to procuring, sourcing, and selling products for a diverse range of retailers, including DSGi, Ideal World TV Shopping, Scott’s & Co Mail Order Catalogue, as well as Omnisource Ltd, his own consulting business.
Currently, Matt serves as the Commercial and Operations Director for Avasam. Avasam is a remarkable business, continually advancing through ongoing developments and enhancements, thanks to the leadership of its CEO and dedicated technology development team. His responsibilities encompass onboarding suppliers for the Marketplace and Enterprise Solution, identifying exceptional products within a portfolio exceeding ten million items.
His longstanding passion for gadgets and electronics dates back to my initial roles for a B2B computer business in Birmingham. Matt has in excess of twenty years of sourcing experience from countries including China, Taiwan, Korea and the USA.