Next-Gen E-commerce Platform for Steel & Metals Distribution

High Priority
E-commerce
Steel Metals
👁️14526 views
💬817 quotes
$15k - $50k
Timeline: 8-12 weeks

We are seeking a skilled team to develop an advanced e-commerce platform tailored to the Steel & Metals industry. The project aims to integrate cutting-edge technologies such as headless commerce and personalization to streamline the purchasing process for B2B clients, enhance user experience, and improve sales efficiency. The platform should support features like subscription models and seamless integration with leading payment gateways.

📋Project Details

Our company, a fast-growing scale-up in the Steel & Metals sector, is looking to revolutionize our online sales channel with a sophisticated e-commerce platform. This project involves developing a robust solution that caters to the unique needs of B2B transactions. Key objectives include implementing a headless commerce architecture for flexibility and scalability, enhancing customer interaction through personalization tools, and integrating social commerce features to boost engagement. The platform should support multiple payment options including Stripe and PayPal, and incorporate a subscription model for regular clients. Additionally, we want to explore AR try-on capabilities for customers to visualize products in real-time applications. The ideal partner will have experience with technologies such as Shopify Plus, WooCommerce, Magento, Algolia, and Contentful, and be able to deliver a user-friendly, secure, and highly efficient e-commerce platform.

Requirements

  • Experience with B2B e-commerce
  • Knowledge of subscription models
  • Integration with Stripe and PayPal
  • Experience with headless architecture
  • Ability to implement personalization features

🛠️Skills Required

E-commerce Development
Headless Commerce
Magento
Shopify Plus
Payment Gateway Integration

📊Business Analysis

🎯Target Audience

Our target customers are B2B clients in the construction, manufacturing, and industrial sectors looking for efficient purchasing of bulk steel and metal supplies.

⚠️Problem Statement

The current e-commerce platform lacks the flexibility and user experience required to meet evolving B2B customer needs, leading to lost sales opportunities and inefficiencies in the purchasing process.

💰Payment Readiness

Clients are ready to invest in a streamlined purchasing platform due to regulatory pressures for efficient supply chain management, competitive advantages in procurement, and significant cost savings.

🚨Consequences

Failure to update the e-commerce platform will result in lost revenue, decreased customer satisfaction, and a competitive disadvantage as industry norms continue to shift towards digital solutions.

🔍Market Alternatives

Current alternatives involve manual order processing or using outdated platforms that fail to offer real-time product visualization or customized purchasing experiences.

Unique Selling Proposition

Our platform will stand out by leveraging the latest technologies to offer unparalleled flexibility, personalization, and seamless integration across all client touchpoints, ensuring a superior purchasing experience.

📈Customer Acquisition Strategy

Our go-to-market strategy focuses on targeted outreach to existing clients through personalized email campaigns, social media engagement, and partnerships with industry influencers, alongside strategic advertising on industry-specific platforms.

Project Stats

Posted:July 21, 2025
Budget:$15,000 - $50,000
Timeline:8-12 weeks
Priority:High Priority
👁️Views:14526
💬Quotes:817

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