The Bira Direct supplier directory page has been changed so that it has increased functionality as a valuable marketing tool for you to promote your products to Bira members.
One of the best ways for you to get optimum value out of your page is to carry out the following steps.
Tips: Before you get started
- Consider who will be responsible and become the main contact for updating the supplier directory page.
- If you are unsure or if there has been a change in responsibility, please let us know and we will update our system.
How to get started
- Go to our website bira.co.uk and select Login at the top right of the page.
- If you need to set a new password, you can do that here.
- Once you’ve logged in, click on Member Area and then "Edit Supplier Directory" section on the right-hand navigation.
Profile Details
- Fill in the company’s details in the sections below along with the profile, products, order information and your special terms agreed for Bira members.
NB: Please note that the Video Link needs to be a link to a specific video and not a playlist nor a channel link.
Please ensure that any weblinks start with https://
All Bira Direct campaigns promoting our suppliers will signpost Bira members to the supplier directory.
2. The next section is for the company’s address and contact details, you will only need to fill in the relevant boxes. The additional directory address boxes are optional and can be filled in for any other representatives in the company who are based in another location.
Price Lists, Promotions & Images
In this section, you will be uploading attachments such as images, promotional offers or price lists.
Please make sure they are in the right format as follows:
- You can upload up to three price lists or promotional offers which should be in PDF format and less than 10MB in file size
- Any images should be in JPEG or PNG format and less than 10MB in file size
- The first image should always be a company logo followed by any seasonal products or key product lines
TIPS: If you need to convert an Excel document to PDF, you can follow the instructions here:
- One the File tab, click Save As.
- Click Browse.
- Select PDF from the drop-down list.
- Click Options.
- You can public a selection, an active sheet or entire workbook.
- Click OK and then click Save.
To attach a file, simply click on the green button and look for the file in your computer.
To remove a file, simply click on the red button of the file attached and this will remove the file on the system.
We’d suggest having your supplier’s page in one tab and the Edit Supplier Directory in another tab so you can check which promotion/price list you’re trying to remove from the system first.
Directory Filters
Here you would select all the relevant product categories to your business by selecting the boxes on the filters.
Submitting your changes
Once all the changes have been made and checked, click on the ‘Update Directory’ button to save your changes.
Don’t forget to click ‘Update Directory’ at the bottom of the page, otherwise, none of your changes will be saved!
PLEASE NOTE:
- Changes will not be visible immediately as they need to be approved internally and may take up to two working days to be reviewed and approved.
- Any feedback will also be given to the main contact listed on the supplier directory page.
- Logged in Bira retail members will be able to access your price lists, promotions and terms. Non-logged-in users will only be able to see your user profile. This is to protect any sensitive information and member exclusive content.
- Please make sure changes are made by logging in to bira.co.uk
- Last but not least, please make sure to include keywords relevant to your company, range of products and industry in order to improve the visibility of your page.
Any Questions?
For any further questions on updating your supplier page, please contact virginie.bordenave@bira.co.uk
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