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Retail / Importers5 min read

From “is it in stock?” to a paid order inside WhatsApp

In retail and import businesses, much of the sales team's day goes to the same questions: in stock? price? delivery? The data already lives in the ERP — it just needs to reach customers on the channel they use.

The pain that blocks growth

  • Hundreds of repetitive messages a day.
  • Reps check the system for every answer.
  • Slow quotes lose the sale.
  • After-hours orders are lost.

Manual vs. automated operation

Before

  • Customer waits for an ERP lookup
  • Quotes built by hand
  • Payment arranged by message
  • Sales stop when the store closes

With Target Virtual

  • AI checks stock and price in real time
  • Quote in seconds
  • Payment link sent in the chat
  • Orders and reservations 24/7

Automation advantages

More sales, same team

AI handles simple questions so reps focus on big orders.

Always-accurate data

Price and stock straight from the ERP, no typos.

Short sales cycle

From question to payment in the same conversation.

Self-selling catalog

Fast search by code, brand or application.

Convenience for your customers

  • Sees price and availability instantly.
  • Buys via WhatsApp, no download.
  • Pays in one click.
  • Tracks the order to delivery.

Recommended architecture

Smart web catalogStock & pricing AIERP integrationWhatsApp CommerceIntegrated checkout

Turn WhatsApp into a sales channel

Simulate the ERP integration and get the full proposal.

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