Digital Marketing Essentials for Wholesalers and Distributors

Course Description

In an increasingly digital and data-driven supply chain, wholesalers and distributors must not only market smarter but operate more intelligently. This course provides a comprehensive, actionable guide to digital marketing designed specifically for B2B wholesale and distribution businesses.

Whether you’re attracting new retail buyers, managing supplier relationships, or streamlining sales operations, you’ll learn how to apply proven marketing techniques and emerging technologies to generate leads, convert accounts, and scale revenue. With a heavy focus on automation, analytics, and agentic AI, the course empowers sales, marketing, and operations professionals to build integrated systems that grow revenue while reducing friction.

Ideal for wholesale founders, sales directors, marketing managers, and ecommerce coordinators, this 15-module course is packed with B2B-specific case studies, toolkits, and live-use frameworks tailored to the unique structure of distributor ecosystems.

Course Modules:

Module 1: Core B2B Digital Marketing Strategies

  • Learn how to design marketing strategies that support long-term account-based relationships

  • Master the new Marketing Investment Thesis™ Framework by WEBSITETOON academy. 

  • Explore the full B2B funnel: awareness, engagement, nurturing, conversion, and retention

  • Identify which content types work at each stage of the funnel (white papers, product videos, webinars)

  • Understand the differences and use cases for inbound marketing, outbound marketing, and hybrid models

  • Case Study: Fortune 100 HVAC Manufacturer’s strategy to penetrate international markets 

Module 2: Branding, Positioning & Messaging for B2B

  • Identify brand touchpoints that matter in wholesale: email signatures, packaging, portal interfaces, collaterals, warranty and manuals, etc. 

  • Conduct a competitive audit and identify unique selling points (USPs) for various target audiences

  • Learn the Budget Urgency Framework™ by WEBSITETOON academy 

  • Craft positioning statements for industry segments and customer personas

  • Create and align strategy with value proposition and value statements

  • Learn the Price Cost Value Framework to analyze competitors

  • Build a brand guide including tone of voice, product hierarchy, and messaging frameworks

Module 3: Website Optimization for Wholesale Lead Generation

  • Design buyer-centric landing pages with tiered pricing, downloadable catalogs, and dynamic inventory 

  • Optimize navigation for buyers: split by product category, industry use case, or urgency

  • Integrate live chat, quote request forms, CRMs, and ERP systems into one seamless user experience

  • Conduct A/B testing and heatmap analysis to refine lead capture elements

  • Case Studies: $50M Wholesaler of Electronic Parts (one of Canada’s largest Cell Phone Accessory Wholesalers)

Module 4: Search Engine Optimization (SEO) + Search Experience Optimization (SXO)

  • Execute a technical SEO audit specific to B2B and distributor sites

  • Apply schema markup for products, businesses, reviews, and FAQs

  • Implement SXO strategies: predictive search bars, faceted filtering, zero-click snippet optimization

  • Use tools like SEMrush, Ahrefs, and Screaming Frog for ongoing monitoring and insights

  • Case Studies: From 0 to $60M/Annual Sales in Two Years from local SEO

Module 5: LinkedIn & B2B Social Selling

  • Write magnetic connection requests and post formats that drive engagement from procurement leaders

  • Learn how to run outreach campaigns at scale using tools like Waalaxy or Expandi

  • Set up tracking and analytics for InMail performance and profile visits

  • Develop a social selling cadence across company pages, personal profiles, and LinkedIn Groups

  • Case Studies: IoT Device Wholesaler captures a 7-Figure Deal from using B2B Social Networks

Module 6: Email Marketing & Workflow Automation

  • Build email sequences for cold outreach, warm follow-ups, onboarding, and re-engagement

  • Use merge tags, personalization tokens, and conditional logic for dynamic email content

  • Automate email workflows using tools like ActiveCampaign, Klaviyo, or HubSpot

  • Track open rates, CTRs, bounce rates, and lead scoring to improve performance

  • Case Studies: Safety Supply Distributor Acquires Vendor of Record Contract worth $2M with 20 municipalities using email marketing

Module 7: Cold Calling and CRM Management

  • Build outbound prospecting scripts for different buyer personas

  • Prioritize call lists using firmographics, past engagement, and behavioral triggers

  • Set up CRM automation for call logging, lead assignment, and follow-up reminders

  • Create dashboards and pipelines within CRMs to track call outcomes and deal stages

  • Case Studies: $16M Travel Site uses buyer history and AI to achieve 3X growth 

Module 8: Paid Advertising for B2B Lead Generation

  • Launch intent-driven Google Ads campaigns for product categories and niche keywords

  • Use LinkedIn Ads to target job titles, seniority levels, industries, and company sizes

  • Build display and retargeting ads for warm leads and abandoned quote requests

  • Optimize Quality Score, bidding strategies, and ad creative to maximize ROI

  • Case Study: 3rd Largest Tile Distributor uses paid advertising to drive demand for it’s retail partners

Module 9: Marketplace Marketing (Amazon, Walmart, Faire, etc.)

  • Understand the setup process for business listings on major B2B marketplaces

  • Optimize product detail pages with high-resolution images, enhanced descriptions, and relevant tags

  • Leverage seller tools like Amazon PPC, Walmart Connect, and Faire insights for promotional strategies

  • Align inventory and fulfillment processes with marketplace requirements for compliance and speed

  • Case Study: Wholesale and Distributor of Hair Products Grows 4X and Gets Acquired in Less Than 3 Years from using Amazon

Module 10: Web & Data Scraping for Competitive Intelligence

  • Use Python-based tools or platforms like Octoparse and ParseHub to collect web data at scale

  • Extract and clean price lists, SKUs, product dimensions, and customer reviews from competitor websites

  • Use scraping to monitor distributor and supplier stock availability

  • Store and analyze collected data using Google Sheets, Airtable, or data warehouses

  • Case Study: IoT Technology and AI that automates warehouse operations for some of Canada’s Largest Automotive Parts Manufacturers

Module 11: Analytics & Reporting for Wholesale Growth

  • Build dashboards that combine GA4, CRM, email, and ad platform data

  • Understand key financial and operational KPIs: margin, contribution, win rate, and velocity

  • Customize reports for different departments: C-suite, sales managers, marketing teams

  • Use cohort analysis to understand long-term behavior of acquired accounts

Module 12: Financial Analytics & Profitability Intelligence

  • Forecast Customer Lifetime Value (CLV) by product category and account segment

  • Use the Budget Urgency Framework to prioritize campaigns with the highest yield

  • Analyze your sales data to identify the Fastest Path to Profitability (FPP): SKU selection, customer tiering, discount logic

  • Build cost-per-lead (CPL) and cost-per-quote (CPQ) models to optimize marketing spend

Module 13: Marketplace Expansion and Omnichannel Strategy

  • Develop an omnichannel strategy that unifies your direct site, Amazon, Walmart, and reps

  • Create a central PIM system for real-time data updates across channels

  • Implement consistent pricing, inventory levels, and branding on all platforms

  • Use APIs and integrations to link your ERP, CRM, and order management systems

Module 14: AI and Agentic AI for Sales & Marketing Operations

  • Use OpenAI, Claude, and proprietary tools to generate outreach emails, content briefs, and reports

  • Deploy autonomous agents to handle repetitive workflows like quote follow-ups, lead sorting, and data updates

  • Establish a human-in-the-loop system for monitoring and correcting AI behavior

  • Evaluate ROI and efficiency improvements from agentic systems in marketing and sales operations

Module 15: Strategic Planning and Digital Execution Blueprint

  • Conduct a SWOT analysis to inform your digital roadmap

  • Set measurable OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) for each department

  • Build a Gantt chart or implementation timeline with milestones, owners, and KPIs

  • Final Capstone Project: Present a digital transformation plan for your organization including tech stack, talent gaps, budget, and timelines

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

 

  • Build and execute a B2B digital marketing strategy tailored to the wholesale model

  • Generate high-quality leads through SEO, marketplaces, LinkedIn, and email

  • Implement CRM and automation systems that align sales and marketing teams

  • Analyze performance using financial metrics and marketing KPIs

  • Use AI and agentic tools to automate tasks and improve decision-making

  • Deploy a full digital playbook to scale sales and reduce operational drag

BONUS: 

Students who complete this course will get access to our 250-page SEO E-Book and our 400-page Paid-Advertising Guide.

Course Schedule & Details

Cohort 1 Date

June 30th to  August 18th 2025

Cohort 2 Date

August 15th to October 3rd 2025

Location: 

In-Person:

WEBSITETOON academy
212-7777 Weston Road
Vaughan, ON L4L 0G9

Online:

Virtual Access Available

TEACHER:

Justin Ong Merced, EMBA. 

Justin

Full Time:

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175 Hours

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Price$8000 + Applicable Tax

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