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Distributor Sales Solution

Your customers work hard. Make it easier for them to buy from you.

America's biggest construction app is launching a new tool to help distributors sell materials directly to buyers!

The Trade Hounds app is a social marketplace where over 350,000 tradespeople get work done. They share pictures and videos of their jobs. They ask other pros for advice on installs and repairs. They find jobs and improve their craft. Now, they can also buy what they need in one easy-to-use tool made just for the construction industry.

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Put Your Branch on the Map

  • A Trade Hounds account gives you immediate access to America’s largest skilled trades community.
  • Our new product locator maps feature will make it easier for tradespeople to find you.
  • Tradespeople can easily find you, when you are the closest supplier selling what they need.
  • Your branch can save time communicating with buyers.
  • Tradespeople can save your branch in their favorites list to mark you as their preferred distributor.
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Why Should Distributors Join Trade Hounds?

Trade Hounds connects electricians with distributors to solve two of the construction industry's biggest problems. 

  1. Electricians lose money when they waste time searching and sourcing materials.
  2. Distributors lose customers because they can't afford to build an app that can compete with big box retailers. 
Trade Hounds offers one platform to easily reach customers who are looking to buy what you sell.

How Distributors Can Join Trade Hounds

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Join

We'll create your verified brand account in the Trade Hounds app where you can promote your branch to technicians in your area.

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Connect

Promote your account at will call to encourage customers to connect with your branch. Help new customers find you on the Trade Hounds map.

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Sell

Sharing your line card and in-stock availability will save your staff and customers time, leading to quicker buying decisions. 

Simple Onboarding Process

We take the work out of integration to create a seamless onboarding experience.
First, we will verify the following details on a branch level. 

  • Branch Name

    What distributor are you affiliated with, if applicable? What name do customers use to identify your branch? For example, your distributor name plus location.

  • Branch Address

    Your branch address will automatically connect to our map and give users directions from anywhere they are.

  • Hours of Operation

    Which days and hours are you open? You can also share which hours are your busy hours so customers can plan their visits accordingly.

  • Trades You Serve

    Do you sell to electricians and plumbers? Let us know so we can automatically make your branch easier to find for relevant customers.

  • Manufacturers You Sell

    Which brands do you sell? Verify your line card to make it easier for customers to find what they're looking for.

  • Product Families

    Which product families do you sell and which are usually in stock? Product substitutes cross reference also helps inform customers of alternatives you offer.

Promote Your Branch Account With a FREE Point of Purchase Counter Mat

We'll provide you with a counter mat to place at your will call counter with a QR code to help electricians connect with you on the app. The app is free to download.

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Secure your spot on the Trade Hounds map today

Schedule a meeting or send us a email to learn more!