Finding and Managing Vendors in Shopify Collective

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Instructions for Finding and Managing Vendors in Collective

Overview

Collective is a drop-shipping app used to manage vendors for various online stores. Periodically, you may be asked to find additional vendors that can potentially drop-ship with a specific store.

Step-by-Step Process

1. Access the Vendor List

• You will receive a list of all current vendors for the store as a Google document.

2. Search for Vendors in Collective

• Open the Collective app and navigate to the Discover section.

• For each vendor name on the list:

  • Type the vendor’s name into the search bar (ensure correct spelling).

  • Select the vendor from the search results.

3. Determine Vendor Status

• Open Vendor:

  • If the vendor does not require a pricing request, you can simply check them off and import their products.

  • Note this status as “Open Vendor” on the spreadsheet.

• Pricing Request Required:

  • If the vendor requires a pricing request, click the Request Pricing button.

  • A notification email will be sent (this will be updated to go to your team’s email).

  • After sending the request, note on the spreadsheet that a connection request has been sent.

4. Update the Spreadsheet

• For each vendor, record the following:

  • Whether they are an open vendor or if a pricing request was sent.

  • Any additional notes relevant to the vendor’s status.

5. Repeat for All Vendors

• Continue this process for each vendor on the list until all have been checked and their statuses updated in the spreadsheet.

Note: If you encounter any issues or are unsure about a vendor’s status, make a note in the spreadsheet and move on to the next vendor.