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Wholesale Distribution – Purchasing products for my resale business
How do I purchase from Essendant?
If you are interested in purchasing product and becoming a wholesale distribution customer, please click on the Get Started link and fill out the form to begin the process. In the How can we help you? drop-down list, select “I’d like to purchase products for my resale business”. Our customer care team will review your information and be in touch within 72 hours.
Can I make one-time or bulk purchases?
Essendant only sells to active customers. All accounts have consistent monthly minimums that need to be met for the account to remain active. Occasional bulk purchases or one-time buys do not satisfy that requirement.
How do I get pricing or quotes?
Essendant only provides customer-specific pricing and quotes to active customers. If you’re interested in an account, click on the Get Started link and fill out the form. Select, “I’d like to purchase products for my resale business” in the How can we help you? drop-down list.
How can I get product information or see your product lines?
To view our current offerings, visit biggestbook.com.
I applied for an account but have not heard anything. Where can I follow up?
You should receive a response from us within 72 business hours. If you have not heard from us, please check your spam or junk folder.
How long does it take for an account to be set up?
If you are approved for a formal account application, we will send it to you within 72 business hours. If the formal application is returned with accurate and complete information, we can often get final credit approval and an account created within a few days. Any missing or incorrect information will delay the process.
We had an account, and it is now inactive. How do we reactivate it?
All requests to reactivate prior accounts are treated as new account requests. If you are interested in purchasing from us again, please click on the Get Started link and fill out the form. Select, “I’d like to purchase products for my resale business” in the How can we help you? drop-down list.
I was referred by a manufacturer to buy their products from you. How do I do that?
If you are interested in becoming a customer, please click on the Get Started link and fill out the form. Select, “I’d like to purchase products for my resale business” in the How can we help you? drop-down list. Essendant only sells to active customers who are resellers. All accounts have consistent monthly minimums that need to be met for the account to remain active.
Why did I receive a denial email?
If you’ve submitted the form and received a denial email, it means your business does not meet the requirements to become a wholesale distribution reseller at this time. Essendant is committed to serving resellers that can meet an annual purchase volume, hold a valid resale certificate, ship within the US, and order electronically. Accounts that don’t meet the minimum volume will be closed within six months.
Fulfillment Services – 3PL/fulfilment services in which Essendant will be my shipper/storage provider
What is Essendant Fulfillment Services (EFS)?
A third-party logistics (3PL) fulfillment service offering DTC, B2B and B2C fulfillment services for product manufacturing and other brands looking for warehousing, fulfillment and logistics support. We have a national fulfillment strategy with 30 strategically located and integrated distribution centers. To find out more about our fulfillment solutions, click here.
Is there a monthly minimum shipment volume required to partner with Essendant?
Yes. Merchant business must have a monthly average of 3,000 units shipped to be considered for Essendant Fulfilment Services.
Who maintains ownership of goods?
We require that you, the merchant, maintain ownership of goods throughout the entire process. This is known as the consigned inventory model. You – not Essendant – will own the end-user relationship. Essendant picks, packs and delivers on your behalf.
How is pricing determined?
Pricing is based on activities performed for the merchant. Some examples include but are not limited to:
- Inbound/receiving of your goods
- Storage of goods
- Picking and packaging of your goods
- Shipping of your goods
Can Essendant service business via large marketplace solutions?
Yes. We can accommodate your growing needs by integrating with a number of eCommerce platforms and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and can also customize integrations.
Existing Customer
How do I access Essendant’s Customer Portals?
To access Essendant’s customer resources, please visit the Existing Customers page for the quick links. For new account setup for Empower Central or Solutions Central, reach out to your Customer Care department or Essendant Account Manager to obtain the proper account creation forms.
I need to have my Empower Central and/or Solutions Central passcode reset, or I need help getting into my account.
For access assistance on existing Empower Central or Solutions Central accounts, email us at [email protected] or call us at 1-800-733-5555.
I need product information or pricing/stock information.
Please check Empower Central or contact your Customer Care department for assistance.
What is my Account Manager's contact information?
Please direct these inquiries to your Customer Care department.
I need a Material Safety Data Sheet/Safety Data Sheet for an item. Where can I get that?
If you are a current customer, you can contact your assigned Customer Care department. If you wish to self-serve, please visit biggestbook.com. If there is an MSDS or an SDS for a product, it will also be included on the detail page for that product.
How can I get product information or see Essendant’s product lines?
To view our current offerings, please visit biggestbook.com.
How can I get a file of Essendant’s items and pricing?
Please contact your assigned Customer Care department for assistance or reference the Item Content and Pricing System (ICAPS ) tool within Solutions Central.
I need a quote, who can help me?
Availability and pricing information are on Empower Central or you may contact your assigned Customer Care department.
I need help with or have a question about warranties.
Please contact your assigned Customer Care department. If you did not purchase the items from Essendant directly, please contact the vendor from which the items were purchased.
I need help with an order (packing slip, invoice, return, tracking, etc.) or product info.
Please contact your assigned Customer Service department.
Partnerships
How do I become a transportation carrier or product vendor?
Essendant proactively sources its vendor and product suppliers. We do not accept information for prospective carriers/vendors.
I have a pallet company and would like to talk to someone about supplying Essendant.
Essendant proactively sources its vendor and product suppliers. Essendant does not accept information for prospective suppliers.
Employment
I am interested in working for Essendant.
Please visit our Careers page to search for open positions.
I applied for a job. Who can I follow up with?
Our recruiters will be in touch with you via the contact information you provided in your application if you seem like a good fit for the position you applied for.
How do I verify employment or income for a current or past Essendant employee?
Commercial (mortgage loan, auto finance, credit card, job offer, apartment lease, etc.)
- www.theworknumber.com
- 1-800-367-5690
- Employer Name or Code; Essendant’s Employer Code is 10201
Social Services (Medicaid, SNAP, TANF, subsidized housing, etc. only available to qualifying assistance agencies)
- www.theworknumber.com
- 1-800-660-3399
- Employee’s Social Security Number