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ecommerce virtual assistant

Hire a e-commerce virtual assistant

An e-commerce VA runs the daily operations of your online store: product uploads, order processing, inventory updates, supplier emails, and customer service.

What they handle

  • Product listing creation and SEO-friendly descriptions
  • Order processing and fulfillment tracking
  • Inventory and pricing updates
  • Supplier and 3PL communication
  • Customer service and returns
  • Marketplace management (Amazon, Etsy, Walmart)

Tools they use

  • Shopify
  • WooCommerce
  • Amazon Seller Central
  • Klaviyo
  • Gorgias

What we screen for

  • Platform familiarity
  • Speed with accuracy
  • Image editing basics

Typical schedule

Flexible; peak seasons can scale up.

Questions about hiring a e-commerce virtual assistant

Can I add more VAs during Q4?

Yes. Managed clients can add seasonal VAs, and each added VA is just $75/mo on top of the $300/mo base management fee.

How long does it take to hire a e-commerce virtual assistant?

Most placements take about 14 days from discovery call to start date, including skills testing and your finalist interviews.

What does it cost?

A one-time placement fee ($2,000–$3,000 depending on plan) plus the VA’s hourly wage. Managed plans add a monthly fee of $300 for the first VA plus $75 for each additional VA.

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