Seller management overview

Introduction

This article provides an overview of the Seller Management module available to Distributors in the Platform. Understanding Seller Management will help you onboard, configure, and manage your Sellers effectively from a centralized back-end interface.

In this article:

• Accessing seller management
• Platform interface overview
• Available functionalities
• Additional seller management features
• Important notes

Accessing seller management

From the Partner Management Portal, you have access to the Seller Management module through the RESELLER MANAGEMENT tab.

Login process

Once you have selected the Seller Management module, you must log in with your credentials. Login options include:

• Personal email (Live ID): Microsoft personal account
• Work email (AAD Account): Azure Active Directory work account
• Account created here: Platform-specific account

For detailed login instructions, refer to the Access to Partner Platform article.

Platform interface overview

The Seller Management Platform interface is similar in appearance to standard Seller platforms. However, it contains additional information and configuration options specifically for Distributors to manage their Sellers, including:

• Settings - Prices for Categories: Configure pricing by Product category
• Catalog customization for tenant groups: Customize Product catalogs for different Seller groups

Available functionalities

The Seller Management Platform provides access to the following core functionalities:

1. Catalog

Manage Product catalogs, including Product visibility and Organization.

2. Price management

Configure and manage pricing for Products and Sellers.

3. Reports (platform-based, powered by Power BI)

Access comprehensive reporting and analytics for Seller performance and revenue.

4. Invoices

View and manage Invoice information for Sellers.

5. Users

Manage user accounts and access permissions.

6. Settings

Configure Platform settings and Seller-specific configurations.

7. Organizations (Select Organization)

Switch between different Seller Organizations to manage their specific settings.

Additional Seller management features

As a Distributor, you have access to additional functionalities for managing Sellers that are not available in standard Seller platforms:

Seller Management Settings - Catalog Customize

Customize Product catalogs for specific Seller groups or individual Sellers based on their business needs.

Seller Management Settings - Prices

Configure custom pricing structures, Markup percentages, and pricing tiers for different Sellers.

For detailed information about these features, refer to the specific articles on Catalog Customization and Price Management.

Important notes

Distributor admin access:

A Distributor admin has the Distributor Admin role for all Sellers under the Distributor. Inviting a Distributor admin to the Reseller Management Platform automatically grants access to all Sellers under the Distributor, streamlining administration and ensuring consistent management across the entire sales channel.

Summary

The Seller Management module is accessible from Back-end Management under the RESELLER MANAGEMENT tab, requiring login via Personal email (Live ID), Work email (AAD Account), or Platform-created account. When onboarding new Sellers, their default Billing Cycle Day matches the Distributor's Billing Cycle Day. The Platform interface resembles standard Seller platforms but includes additional Distributor-specific features for Settings - Prices for Categories and Catalog customization for Tenant groups. Core functionalities include Catalog, Price management, Reports (Power BI), Invoices, Users, Settings, and Organizations management. Additional features allow Catalog Customization and Price configuration for Sellers. Note that Distributor admins automatically receive the Distributor Admin role for all Sellers under the Distributor, and inviting a Distributor admin to Reseller Management Platform grants automatic access to all Sellers for streamlined administration.