{"id":12791,"date":"2025-06-10T15:20:06","date_gmt":"2025-06-10T15:20:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/spreecommerce.org\/?p=12791"},"modified":"2026-03-13T13:24:44","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T13:24:44","slug":"spree-5-open-source-ecommerce-guided-selling-for-vip-b2b-commerce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/spreecommerce.org\/spree-5-open-source-ecommerce-guided-selling-for-vip-b2b-commerce\/","title":{"rendered":"\ud83e\uddae Spree 5 Open-Source Ecommerce: Guided Selling for VIP &amp; B2B Commerce"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Sometimes your customers don\u2019t need a self-service checkout \u2014 they need <strong>a trusted guide<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>For VIP shoppers, high-ticket transactions, or complex B2B deals, a concierge-style buying experience can make all the difference. That\u2019s why <strong>Spree 5 introduces admin-assisted order creation and secure payment link delivery<\/strong>, a feature designed to support <strong>online guided selling<\/strong> with both flexibility and professionalism.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Spree 5 Announcement - Admin Orders &amp; Payment Links\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8704WD93gbI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is Guided Selling?<\/h2>\n<p>Guided selling is when a sales representative, customer success agent, or account manager <strong>assists a customer throughout the purchasing process<\/strong> \u2014 from selecting the right products to finalizing payment.<\/p>\n<p>This approach is common in:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Luxury retail<\/strong>: Personal shoppers preparing curated carts for VIP clients<\/li>\n<li><strong>B2B commerce<\/strong>: Sales reps handling orders for bulk or contract-based purchases<\/li>\n<li><strong>High-ticket sales<\/strong>: When confidence, clarity, and custom quotes are key<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Spree 5 now makes this easy \u2014 and secure.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New in Spree 5: Admin-Assisted Orders &amp; Secure Checkout Links<\/h2>\n<p>With Spree 5, an admin can now:<\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Create an order on behalf of a customer<\/strong> directly in the backend<\/li>\n<li>Customize it as needed \u2014 products, discounts, taxes, shipping options<\/li>\n<li>Then choose how to complete the sale:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Email the customer a secure payment link<\/strong>, so they can finalize checkout on their own device<\/li>\n<li>Or, in certain scenarios, <strong>capture payment directly<\/strong> (for example, if the customer\u2019s card is already securely on file via Stripe)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>\ud83c\udfa5 <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/8704WD93gbI\">Watch the full walkthrough<\/a><\/p>\n<p>This gives your team more <strong>flexibility and control<\/strong> \u2014 and delivers a premium, frictionless experience for your top customers.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Secure, Scalable, and Flexible<\/h2>\n<p>This feature isn&#8217;t just for one-off transactions. It supports:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ongoing <strong>sales-assisted workflows<\/strong> in B2B contexts<\/li>\n<li><strong>Custom quotes<\/strong> and offline negotiation pipelines<\/li>\n<li>VIP cart curation and follow-up via email or chat<\/li>\n<li><strong>PCI-compliant<\/strong> handling of payment details via Stripe or secure links<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re replacing manual invoicing or modernizing your sales playbook, Spree 5 gives your team the tools to operate at enterprise level \u2014 without extra complexity.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Spree Commerce?<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Spree Commerce<\/strong> is a fully open-source eCommerce platform trusted by thousands of developers and merchants around the world. Built with modern web technologies and React, Spree offers <strong>full control over your storefronts, backend logic, and integrations<\/strong> \u2014 no black boxes, no vendor lock-in.<\/p>\n<p>With Spree, you can:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Build <strong>exactly the experience you want<\/strong>, not just what&#8217;s offered out of the box<\/li>\n<li>Customize anything \u2014 checkout flows, product logic, admin tools, and storefront themes<\/li>\n<li>Integrate with any service or API, from payments to fulfillment to marketing<\/li>\n<li>Launch fast, iterate quickly, and scale on your own terms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re running a DTC brand, a B2B marketplace, or a multi-store empire, Spree gives you the <strong>freedom to innovate without limits.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udee0\ufe0f <strong>Open source. Developer-friendly. 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