Purpose of this Guide

This article explains how to configure and use the Sales Layer CSV Connector for Marketplaces, a tool designed to generate marketplace-ready CSV files using a Parent-Child product model.

This guide explains:

  • How the connector works
  • How to configure each tab
  • How to export merged Parent/Child data
  • How to use the built-in formulas for marketplace-ready output
  • How to download the resulting files

Screenshots and figures are included throughout the guide to illustrate the interface and the expected results.

Many marketplaces require a structured CSV format where product data is represented using a Parent-Child model. The connector automatically builds this structure for you.

Key features and benefits:

  • Automatic merging of Product + Variant data
  • Optional Parent row generation
  • Category/Product/Variant fields combined in a single CSV
  • Customizable mapping with support for formulas
  • Image export with multiple image cuts (TH, THM, IMD, ORG)
  • Ready-to-import CSV for marketplaces requiring multi-variation items
  • Clean and consistent data controlled directly from your PIM 

For best results:

  • Use a consistent product catalog structure with well-organized variant data
  • Use unique SKU identifiers
  • Ensure variant attributes (color, size, etc.) are well structured
  • Maintain a clear category tree
  • Use IMD/ORG image cuts when exporting images

Understanding the Parent-Child Data Model