Job Description: Online Arbitrage (Amazon) Sourcing Specialist
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We are looking for a skilled, full-time Sourcing Specialist with moderate (2-3 years) experience/exposure supporting US-Based Amazon-selling companies IN A PRODUCT SOURCING ROLE. We are seeking a long-term employee to grow with us, taking on additional responsibilities over time.
Your Professional Attributes
Please consider applying if this sounds like you:
• You love detail and have excelled in the past on projects where attention to detail separated performance.
• You are described as having above-average energy levels.
• Your work ethic is hard to duplicate.
• Your character is the most important thing (professionally) to you.
Responsibilities
Sourcing products for resale on Amazon. Techniques include:
• Manual Sourcing
• Keepa Product Finder Sourcing
• Reverse Sourcing (i.e., “storefront stalking”)
• Rabbit Trailing
• Documenting leads via Google Sheets
• Other sourcing-related administrative duties as assigned
Required / Desired Experience
• Amazon Product Sourcing Experience. NOTE: Do not apply if you are not confident in your ability to find 1-2 buyable leads per hour worked.
• Keepa Product Finder
• SellerAmp
• Amazon Seller Central
• Knowledge of Sales Rank, ROI, Net Operating Profit, Offer Count
You must have a fast, stable internet connection and your own laptop. You should also invest in a 2nd monitor to be effective in this role if you do not already have 1-2 additional monitors separate from your laptop.
Please provide a speed test snapshot of your internet speed in your application.
Expectations for Your Performance
• 1-2 buyable leads per hour worked, minimum is 40 per week.
• We expect you to work full-time, 40 hours per week.
• We expect you to show up on time or early for meetings.
• We expect you to notify us ahead of time if you are taking time off.
• We expect you to learn quickly as feedback on your leads is provided.
• We expect you to be coachable and have a “can do” attitude.
What You Can Expect From Us
• Access to world-class training on Keepa, as needed.
• A google sheet with all the criteria we use for making purchase decisions
• Checklists and Standard Operating Procedures
• Regular, weekly debriefs on leads uncovered along with clear, timely feedback on why the lead was good, just “ok”, or not-so-great. The goal is for you to learn quickly in month one and become a key contributor to our growth
• Access to Partners via What’s App and/or Discord and/or Slack
• Access to software tools you’ll need (Keepa, SellerAmp)
Benefits
• Flexible work schedule – it does not matter when you work as long as A) we know when you’re online and when you’re not and B) your results meet expectations
• Bi-Weekly Payment (fixed based on experience) – no need to track hours unless you need to work more than 40 for a special project
• Flexible Time Off if requested
• A bonus plan after the initial 6 months of training, based on SKU profitability for items you’ve sourced that have helped grow our business.
Next Steps
If you believe you are right for the job, please add the following to your response:
• Quick summary of past experience with Keepa and Sourcing in general
• Your favorite category in which to source products
• Use the word Carrot in the first sentence of your reply if you wish to be considered further
• Your home office speed test results
• Your CV / Resume link
We look forward to hearing from you and seeing your best!
APPLY FOR THIS JOB:
Name: Steve Shoemake
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