Find Freelance Amazon Virtual Assistants for Your Projects
Are you an Amazon seller looking for an Amazon freelancer? Guru can help you hire Amazon virtual assistant (VA)! Use our highly optimized hiring platform to post a virtual assistant job opening and receive hundreds of VA applications within a few hours.
Easily go through the VA applications, shortlist a few candidates, and conduct interviews–soon, you’ll have a talented Amazon freelancer to take your online store to new heights. Our candidate lists are updated regularly with VA services that are available for hire. An Amazon VA can be a valuable addition to your company and team. Whether you need catalog and inventory management or help listing new products, an expert virtual assistant can help your Amazon business grow.
Why Hire an Amazon Virtual Assistant Freelancer?
When you’re running or setting up an Amazon store, there can be a lot of pressure as a seller. There are several things you’ll need to take care of that Amazon virtual assistants could help you with. These include:
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Product listings
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Customer service
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Product sourcing
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Graphic designing
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Content writing
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Photography
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Data analysis
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Video filming and editing
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Amazon merch
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Amazon advertising (PPC)
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Amazon case resolution
Of course, you can’t do all of this and build your business by yourself, and you’ll need an Amazon team to manage it.
If you hire full-time employees for each job, you’ll be paying large sums of money before you even earn a penny from your Amazon store–that’s quite a loss. This is why it’s best to hire an Amazon virtual assistant for the various aspects of running an Amazon store.
You can avail of an Amazon expert’s services on a contract basis or project basis, giving you the opportunity to hire the right people for each job and recruit top talent without being limited by geography or budget. A virtual assistant can help with everything from product supply chain and logistics of your Amazon business to accounting and data entry. Hiring a freelance virtual assistant is also a good idea because it lifts the burden of individually training or managing an Amazon team–freelancers manage themselves and submit work on promised deadlines.
An Amazon freelancer's skills and learning process is an independent journey, which means you won’t have to spend resources on training your virtual assistant; you can also request revisions if the completed jobs don't meet your business standards. Plus, if you're hiring a virtual assistant via a reputable freelance platform like Guru, you won't ever have to worry about scams or fake virtual assistant accounts running away with your money! We’ll release the funds to your VA only once you've reviewed and accepted the submitted work.
How to Find the Right Amazon Virtual Assistant to Hire
At Guru, we've made finding the right Amazon freelancer a simple three-step process.
You're sure to get your hands on some of the best virtual assistants if you follow these steps:
Step 1: Outline Your Virtual Assistant Expectations in Your Job Post
Many business owners have a tough time finding the right virtual assistants because they are not sure about the Amazon services they require. So, before you set out to find the perfect Amazon freelancer, determine what part of your business you need help with. You should have a clear outline for the following:
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Deliverables
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Turnaround time
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Communication patterns
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Required niche knowledge
As an Amazon seller, if you wish to collaborate with the virtual assistant for a long-term project, you should be more specific about the communication pattern you expect them to follow. Because Amazon projects are generally lengthy, determine if you'd require an update at every stage, or whether the virtual assistant updates you once the job is completed.
Additionally, remember that the freelancer will have some expectations from you, too. You should communicate your requirements clearly in the job post and via chat during the interviewing process–make sure the job post you write is detailed but also precise and clear!
Step 2: Review All Your Amazon Virtual Assistant Applications and Interview Potential Candidates
After posting your job description, wait for at least twenty-four hours to allow all interested virtual assistants to apply. Next, you can begin reviewing VA applications. A good way to filter valuable candidates is to mention a special word in your job post (usually mid-text) and ask the applicants to either begin their cover letter with that word or include it somewhere in their application.
This way, you'll be able to filter out VA candidates who pay attention to detail and really want to work with your business. Remember, attention to detail is a great exhibit of professionalism, responsibility, and dedication of the virtual assistant. If a VA candidate has these three, you will have an easier time working with them on the various tasks.
After filtering out unsuitable virtual assistants, review the remaining applications. Assess how well they have addressed the points mentioned in your job post, what they promise, and their clarity about the role. Shortlist your top three virtual assistants and interview them via video or phone calls, if possible. You can skip the call and jump to step three if you're short on time or if it's a really small Amazon project.
Step 3: Do a Sample Paid Project with an Amazon Virtual Assistant
Next, assign a paid project to the shortlisted virtual assistant. Technically, this is your first task for the VA, so assign something you will use for your Amazon store.
We don't recommend assigning a random task that's not relevant to your business.
It's a good idea to prepare a detailed instruction brief containing the same text as the job post along with details of the test task. If the paid project is up to par, submitted timely, and the candidate communicates well with you, it’s time to hire the virtual assistant!
Note that the instruction brief will come in handy as you hire more Amazon freelancers–it will help automate your recruitment process for every round, so don’t delete it. Also, it's best to recruit one expert Amazon freelancer for each department team and build a long-term relationship with them. The longer a virtual assistant works with your store, the better they'll be able to help you scale your business. Amazon listing services and assistants help with inventory management, product entry, data analysis, and a variety of other tasks.
How Much Does It Cost to Hire Freelance Amazon Virtual Assistants?
The cost of hiring an Amazon freelancer depends on the specific role you’re hiring for.
The following are some average rates for Amazon freelancers, according to different roles:
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Amazon PPC Expert: $15 to $225 per hour
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Amazon Webstore Developer: $20 to $30 per hour
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Amazon Product Sourcing Experts: $50 to $150 per hour
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Amazon Product Listing Experts: $16 to $100 per hour
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Amazon Customer Service: $15 to $30 per hour
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Amazon Product Photographer: $25 to $40 per product
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Amazon Video Editor: $40 per hour
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Amazon Case Resolution Specialists: $40 per hour
Keep in mind that the exact cost of working with different Amazon freelancers depends on their geographical location, area of expertise, experience, success rate, and industry demand–but the beauty of working with virtual assistant services is that you can negotiate the rates and settle for something mutually agreeable.
Once you have hired an assistant, they can begin work right away and start helping grow your business.