Meesho is one of the many emerging e-commerce platforms in India providing opportunities to small businesses and individuals to grow. The platform followed a unique business model to start their online stores through different social channels, such as WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, etc.
Today, Meesho has over a million dealers across seven hundred cities in India on its platform. Moreover, as of Feb 2021, the platform is receiving around 50,000 orders on a daily basis.
If you are planning to sell on Meesho, you can have a great advantage. Since it is not a giant platform yet compared to Amazon or Flipkart, there is no stiff competition among sellers and therefore you are likely to catch more customers.
So, let us quickly see how you can become a seller on Meesho.
Steps To Become A Seller On Meesho
From registration to begin selling, every step is so easy to follow that anyone of any age can accomplish the process. Here is the step-by-step process to become a seller on Meesho:
Create Account
As you click on Become a Supplier on the Meesho homepage, you will land on a supplier sign-up page that looks like the image below. When you enter your mobile number, you will receive an OTP. Enter your OTP, email ID, and set your password. If you want updates from Meesho on your mobile number, then tick the option at the bottom of the page. Now, click on the Create Account and your first step is done.
Before creating an account, make sure that you have a GSTIN and an active bank account. Once you are done with creating an account, you can now log in to your Meesho supplier panel.
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List Products
After registration, the first thing you need to do is upload your product list through the Meesho supplier panel. For this, log in to your seller account.
With Meesho, you can upload product catalogs in two ways. Here is how you can upload your product in two different ways:
Upload Catalogs in Bulk
Step 1: On the homepage of the Meesho supplier panel, click on Catalogs Upload. You will reach the next page, where you will see two options – Add New Catalog In Bulk and Add Single Catalog.
Step 2: Click on Add New Catalog In Bulk. On the next page, type your product category in the search box and select your category from the drop-down list.
Step 3: As you select the category, the next step will give an option to download a template if you don’t have one. Click on Download Template. In a moment, you can see a copy of the template on your computer, which will look like an excel sheet.
Step 4: The first sheet of the template contains the instructions to fill the template and the next sheet is where you have to provide your product details. While entering the details in the sheet leave the first columns and start entering the details from column ‘D’. Enter the details for the rest of the columns, as instructed.
Step 5: Once you fill up the template sheet, go to your same supplier panel page from where you downloaded the template. Click on UPLOAD NEW FILE, select your template file, and upload.
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Upload a Single Catalog
Step 1: Follow Step 1 of the Upload Catalogs in Bulk. On the next page click on Add Single Catalog.
Step 2: Select your product category from the given list. Now, before you click on Add Product Images read the instruction given above the button. Upload the images from your computer.
Step 3: Enter the product details in the given form. If you have a product in multiple colors, you don’t need to fill up the details individually for each product. Simply, tick the option Copy input details to all products just below Add product details and change the color details for each product.
Step 4: After entering all the details, click on Submit Catalog. A window will open to confirm your action. Click on Submit.
Get Orders
To start getting orders, you must upload at least 5-7 catalogs. As you have more catalogs of the latest designs or products on Meesho you will have better chances of getting more orders.
Setting the right price will also help to attract customers. For this, Meesho provides a Price recommendation tool that suggests competitive prices for your product compared to market demands.
Meesho encourages faster dispatch for improving the user experience. Hence, it offers a Next-Day Dispatch (NDD) program, under which the seller needs to dispatch orders on the next day of receiving orders.
If you qualify for Next-Day Dispatch (NDD) program, Meesho will prioritize your items on the product page. Also, the catalogs entered in the NDD program will get an NDD tag visible on the product page, which will lead to an increase of 12% in customers’ interest on average.
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Start Shipping
Every time you receive an order for your product, Meesho notifies you via its Supplier Panel and email. Once you receive the notification, go to the Supplier Panel and accept your order.
On the Panel, you will see an option to download the label and manifest. Now pack the product and paste the label on the packaging. Since Meesho looks after the shipping part of your product at no cost, you simply have to hand over the package to its logistic partner.
It has many Logistic Partners, who take the responsibility to pick up the product from your location and drop it at the customer’s address. Hence, you need not worry about the shipping.
Get The Payment
The payment of every item you sold on Meesho goes into your account by the 15th day from the date of delivery. This is applicable for every kind of payment method, including cash on delivery.
You can see all kinds of payment-related details on the seller panel, such as deposited balance, future payment, and more. Please note that the payment for every sold product includes the Meesho commission. You can learn more about Pricing and Commission on Meesho.
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Meesho Selling FAQs
Here are some popular FAQs about Meesho, which will help you know more about the platform:
What is Meesho?
Meesho is a social commerce platform, based in India that aims for small businesses, home-makers, and individuals to start their online business via social channels, such as WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, etc.
How does Meesho work?
Meesho works on a unique business model, which utilizes the power of social media platforms. Following is the working procedure:
- The supplier or seller has to register their business details on the Meesho application, which creates a virtual store.
- They list their products on the Meesho Seller Panel.
- The users of the Meesho app browse the app to look for an attractive product they would like to share in their social network. When they promote a product from the Meesho app, they become a reseller. A seller on Meesho can also be a reseller for his products.
- The reseller shares the product images and details on their different social accounts with a price higher than what is quoted by the original seller on Meesho. Reseller is free to quote his price.
- Customers willing to buy the product send a message to the app user.
- The reseller places the order on behalf of the end-user, providing all the order-related information that includes the end-user name and address along with the reseller’s profit margin.
- After the seller accepts the order, the product is packed and handed over to Meesho for delivery. The invoice on the package has the price as quoted by the reseller. The end-user pays the price through the Meesho App.
What can I sell on Meesho?
On Meesho you can sell:
- Women Ethnic Wears
- Women Western Wears
- Apparels for Men
- Kids Wear
- Kitchen and Appliances
- Furnishing Products
- Cosmetics and skincare
- Jewelry
- Electronics and House Appliances
Can I sell on Meesho without GSTN?
No. For every seller, it is mandatory to have GSTN to register their business on Meesho.
How much commission does Meesho charge?
Meesho doesn’t charge any commission to its sellers. Sellers can sell their products at a 0% commission and get their payments on the 15th day of product delivery. Learn more on Meesho.
Summary
Meesho is a platform that allows resellers to sell products and earn margin that too with ZERO investment. If you are a seller and have a massive following on social platforms, Meesho is a goldmine for you. All you need to do is get the Meesho seller app on your phone and get started.
