Expanding Supplier Networks: Building a Dual-Sided Marketplace in the Australian Market

3 Months

Campaign Duration

Outbound

Campaign Type

1

No of SDRs

Key Performance Indicators

$360K

$ value of pipeline generated

Meetings Scheduled

25

Number of Meetings Scheduled

Estimated SQL ROI

20X

Estimated Return On Investment

Revenue Growth Realized

$72K

Estimated Revenue Generated

Series A

Funding Stage

11-50

Headcount

Australia

HQ location

Architecture / Interior Design

Target Industry

Australia

Target Location

Trade Suppliers / Interior Designers

Target Persona

Programa partnered with Whistle to accelerate their growth in the Australian market by expanding the number of suppliers and interior designers on their platform. By leveraging a targeted outbound motion, Whistle aimed to convert industry providers into paid participants on the Programa platform. While the campaign faced challenges in scaling the supplier portfolio, it capitalized on the founder's existing industry credibility to establish market presence.

Challenges Faced

  • Increase the number of suppliers listed within the Programa portfolio.
  • Convince suppliers and providers to join the platform as paid participants.
  • The company was a new entrant to the Australian market and needed to build a localized supplier base from the ground up.
  • Required a structured outbound motion to reach a defined audience of trade professionals.

Our Solution

  • Executed an outbound outreach strategy targeting a specific list of suppliers and providers.
  • Leveraged Programa's pre-existing, targeted lead lists to ensure focused outreach.
  • Utilized the founder’s industry recognition to build trust during the sales process.
  • Expanded the campaign scope to include outreach to interior designers for the marketplace.

Results Achieved

  • Effectively reached a defined audience using highly targeted lists.
  • Successfully leveraged the founder's credibility, to gain market recognition.

Future Outlook

The partnership has laid a critical foundation for Programa’s Australian expansion by identifying the most receptive segments of their dual-sided marketplace. Moving forward, the company is well-positioned to capitalize on its established brand recognition and verified lead lists to further penetrate the interior design and supplier sectors.

Key Learning

The Power of Founder Credibility

Leveraging the founder’s reputation and previous industry events (such as major Australian trade events) significantly lowers the barrier to entry during cold outreach.

List Quality and Targeting

Starting with usable, pre-defined target lists allows for a more focused execution of an outbound motion compared to broader market prospecting.

Market Entry Nuance

Even with strong brand recognition, converting suppliers into paid platform participants in a new market requires a highly refined value proposition to overcome initial resistance.

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