Selling on Vesper

This article provides a clear walkthrough for creating effective product listings, engaging in negotiations, and successfully completing sales of agricultural commodities like Skimmed Milk Powder (SMP) and Butter.

Getting Started with Selling

Before creating listings, ensure you have these prerequisites in place:

• Account Setup
  Make sure your account is active and verified. You will receive your login credentials from our support team.

• Approved Buyers
  Confirm your list of approved buyers authorized to purchase from your listed factories.

Step-by-Step Instructions for Selling

1. Access Your Account

• Log In: Use your credentials to access your Vesper Marketplace account.

• Navigate to Your Dashboard: Familiarize yourself with the dashboard, where you can view and manage your listings, bids, and offers.

2. Define Your Product Offerings

Gather the necessary product information to create comprehensive listings:

• Product Specifications: Include quality, age, packaging, and any certifications.

• Factory Details: Indicate the factory or plant sourcing the product.

3. Create Your Product Listing

• Go to Create Listing: Select “Create Listing” in the marketplace.

• Fill Out Listing Details: Enter required details such as:

  • Product Type (e.g., SMP, Butter)

  • Volume: Specify the quantity available for sale.

  • Proposed Price: Set a competitive price based on market insights.

  • Terms of Sale: Include payment terms, delivery timelines, and any other relevant conditions.

• Submit Your Listing: Once all details are completed, submit your listing for potential buyers to review.

4. Engage in Negotiations

• Receive Bids from Buyers: Monitor your listings to view bids received from interested buyers.

• Evaluate Offers: Review each offer based on price, volume, and buyer credibility.

• Counter Offers: Use the “Counter Offer” feature if the initial bid does not meet your expectations.

• Finalize Negotiations: Continue discussions until both parties reach a satisfactory agreement.

5. Confirm the Sale

• Accept the Final Offer: Once an agreement is reached, confirm your acceptance of the offer.

• Deal Finalization: The system finalizes the sale, revealing both parties’ identities.

• Proceed Offline: Coordinate payment and delivery arrangements outside the platform based on the pre-agreed terms.

Tips for Successful Selling

1. Understand Market Trends
   Keep track of current market conditions to set competitive prices.

2. Be Clear and Detailed
   Provide comprehensive product details to build trust and reduce uncertainties for potential buyers.

3. Communicate Effectively
   Maintain open communication with approved buyers to facilitate smooth negotiations.