How to Sign Up as a Seller on Electrical Trader

Electrical Trader gives you access to thousands of buyers looking for electrical distribution equipment, transformers, circuit breakers, switchgear, and power generation equipment.

Who This Is For

Electrical equipment suppliers, distributors, and brokers who want to sell new or used electrical equipment on ElectricalTrader.com.

Ideal Sellers:

Electrical equipment distributors
Surplus equipment dealers
Industrial liquidators
OEM manufacturers
Refurbishment companies
Electrical contractors with surplus inventory

Before You Start

Make sure you have:

Business information – Company name, contact details, business address
Valid email address – You'll use this to log in and receive notifications
Password in mind – Choose a secure password for your account
Business verification documents (may be required) – Business license, tax ID, or reseller certificate

Important: Electrical Trader reviews all seller applications to ensure quality and legitimacy. This protects both buyers and sellers in the marketplace.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1Navigate to ElectricalTrader.com

Open your web browser and go to ElectricalTrader.com

2Access the Seller Signup Option

Look in the top right corner of the page and click the "Sign Up" button.

A dropdown menu appears with two options:

Buyer Signup
Seller Signup

Click "SELLER SIGNUP"

3Complete the Seller Registration Form

You'll be redirected to the Create Account page. Fill in the required information:

Seller Name

Enter your business name or the name you want to display as a seller. This name will be visible to buyers on your product listings.

Good examples: "ABC Electrical Supply", "Industrial Equipment Solutions", "Metro Power Distribution"

Avoid: Generic names like "Equipment", personal names if you're a business

Email Address

Enter a valid business email address. This email will be used for:

Account login
Order notifications
Buyer messages
Electrical Trader communications

Use a professional email you check regularly.

Password

Create a strong, secure password.

Best Practices:
Mix uppercase and lowercase letters
Include numbers
Include special characters (!@#$%^&*)
Avoid common words or personal information

Confirm Password

Re-enter your password exactly as typed above. Make sure both entries match.

reCAPTCHA Verification

Check the "I'm not a robot" box. Complete any additional verification if prompted.

4Create Your Account

Review all information for accuracy. Make sure your email address is correct (you'll need it to log in).

Click the "Create My Account" button.

What Happens Next:

Your account is created instantly
You'll be redirected to the membership plan selection page

5Select Your Membership Plan

After creating your account, you'll see the Membership Plans page.

Early Adopters Plan (Currently Available)

Cost: $0.00/month
Trial Period: 0 Days Trial

Plan Features:

Prepaid Plan – No monthly subscription fees
NO SETUP FEES – Get started immediately at no cost
Unlimited Products – List as many products as you want
7.00% Commission – Only pay when you make a sale

How the Commission Works:
Electrical Trader charges 7% on completed sales
No charge for listing products
No charge if products don't sell
Commission is automatically calculated at checkout

6Activate Your Plan

Review the Early Adopters Plan features and click the "GET NOW" button to activate your seller account.

You'll be redirected to your Seller Dashboard.

Currently, Electrical Trader offers the Early Adopters plan as the primary seller option. Additional membership tiers may become available in the future.

7Welcome to Your Seller Dashboard

Your seller account is now active. You'll see your Seller Dashboard with several sections:

Left Sidebar Menu:

📊 Dashboard – Your main overview (sales, statistics, earnings)
⚙️ Configuration – Set up your store settings
📦 Products – Add and manage your product listings
📋 Orders – View and fulfill customer orders
👤 Profile – Manage your account and preferences

Main Dashboard Sections:

Sales – Chart showing your recent orders and sales activity
Store Statistics – Real-time metrics (Products, Approved, Approval Pending, Disabled)
Store Earning & Commissions – Track your revenue and admin commission
Top Sold Products – Your best-selling items
Recent Orders – Latest customer purchases
Out of Stock Products – Items needing inventory updates

What Happens Next

Immediate Next Steps

After signing up, here's what you should do:

1. Set Up Your Seller Profile

Add your company info, logo, and contact details.

Where to do it:

Configuration > General Configuration
Profile > My Account

2. List Your Products

The more items you post, the more visibility you'll get.

Where to do it:

Click "Products" in the left sidebar
Click "Add New Product"
Follow our guide: How to Add a New Product on Electrical Trader

Start with 5-10 of your best inventory items.

3. Post Quality Pictures

Use multiple photos per product.

Best practices:

Minimum 3-5 photos per product
Include nameplate/rating label
Show equipment from multiple angles
Use good lighting
Show actual condition honestly

Account Verification

Email Verification: Your welcome email may include a verification link. Click it to confirm your email address and fully activate your account.

Account Review: Electrical Trader reviews all new seller accounts to ensure marketplace quality.

Timeline: Most accounts are approved within 1-2 business days
Status updates: You'll receive an email when your account is approved
Once approved, your products can go live
You can start listing products immediately while awaiting approval

Common Issues and Solutions

"I didn't receive a verification email"

Solutions:

Check your spam or junk folder for email from sales@electricaltrader.com
Look for subject line: "Welcome to Electrical Trader – Let's Get Started!"
Add sales@electricaltrader.com and support@electricaltrader.com to your safe senders list
Wait 5-10 minutes (emails can be delayed)
Check that you entered the correct email address during signup
Log into your seller dashboard – you can start setting up even without the email
Contact support@electricaltrader.com if still not received after 24 hours

"I accidentally selected 'Buyer Signup' instead of 'Seller Signup'"

Solution:

You'll need to create a new account using the correct signup option
Buyer accounts cannot be converted to seller accounts
Use a different email address for your seller account
Or contact support to have your buyer account removed first

"I forgot my password immediately after signing up"

Solution:

Go to the login page
Click "Forgot Password?"
Enter your email address
Check your email for password reset link
Create a new password

"The 'Create My Account' button isn't working"

Check:

All required fields are filled in (marked with *)
Passwords match exactly in both fields
reCAPTCHA is completed ("I'm not a robot" is checked)
Browser cookies and JavaScript are enabled
Try a different browser (Chrome or Firefox recommended)
Clear your browser cache and try again

Tips for Better Results

Complete Your Profile First

Before adding products:

Go to Profile > My Account and fill in all business information
Add a professional business description in Configuration > General Configuration
Upload a business logo (improves buyer trust)
Complete Profile > Payment Details so you can receive payments
Set up Profile > Merchant Notifications to stay informed
Configure Configuration > Shipping Methods for your equipment

Start with Quality Over Quantity

Begin with 5-10 of your best products:

Use high-quality photos
Write detailed descriptions
Price competitively
Wait for these to be approved before bulk uploading

Understand the Commission Structure
7% commission is only charged on completed sales
No listing fees or monthly charges
Commission is automatically deducted from your payout
Factor this into your pricing strategy

Learn the Platform

Take time to explore your dashboard:

Click through each menu item
Understand where to find orders, products, and settings
Bookmark helpful pages
Review all available seller resources

Ready to Start Selling?

Join Electrical Trader today and connect with thousands of buyers looking for electrical equipment.

Create Seller Account

Need Help?

Seller Support

Email: support@electricaltrader.com

Alternative: Reply to your welcome email from sales@electricaltrader.com

Response Time: Within 24-48 hours

Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-6pm EST