Amazon USA Specialist – Account Setup, Sourcing & Ungating Setup
Worldwide
Job Title: Amazon US Specialist – Wholesale (3PL), OA, 2-Step Dropshipping & Complete Account Ungating Setup Job Type: Fixed-Price / One-Time Project Location: Remote Project Overview We are looking for an experienced Amazon USA Seller Central Expert to complete a one-time setup project for a new merchant-fulfilled (FBM) account. We operate strictly through a hybrid business model focused on Wholesale (fulfilled using 3PL services), Online Arbitrage (OA), and 2-Step Dropshipping. This is a fixed-price, standard deliverables project to get our new seller account fully setup, ungated, and supplied with an initial batch of profitable, compliant product leads. (Note: We do NOT use Amazon FBA). Project Scope & Key Deliverables Brand & Category Ungating Setup (Complete Setup): Identify gated categories and restricted top brands on the new account. Execute complete ungating approvals using valid wholesale distributor invoices (minimum 10-unit buy method) for target categories (Beauty, Grocery, Health & Household, Toys, etc.) and core brands. Leverage auto-ungate opportunities for fresh accounts where possible. Product Hunting & Sourcing Leads (With Direct Links): Wholesale (via 3PL): Sourcing profitable wholesale products from authorized distributors, including setting up the logistics workflow between suppliers and our US 3PL prep center. Online Arbitrage (OA): Identifying high-ROI, low-competition retail products along with direct purchase/sourcing links. 2-Step Dropshipping Setup: Setting up a compliant 2-step workflow to ensure all supplier branding, packaging, and original invoices are stripped and repackaged before shipping to end customers, maintaining our business as the sole Seller of Record. Margin Breakdown: Delivering accurate profit calculations factoring in product cost, Amazon referral fees, shipping, and 3PL prep fees. Account Settings & Compliance Setup: Configuring Seller Central settings (Return settings, Shipping Templates, and Handling Time) tailored for FBM and 3PL operations. Ensuring full adherence to Amazon’s Drop Shipping Policy and Code of Conduct to prevent Section 3 suspensions or account holds. Requirements & Qualifications: Proven track record in Amazon USA Merchant Fulfillment (FBM), Wholesale logistics (using 3PL services), Online Arbitrage, and 2-Step Dropshipping. Demonstrated ability to obtain brand/category approvals on fresh accounts using valid commercial invoices. Proficiency with industry tools such as Keepa, Tactical Arbitrage, SellerAmp SAS, Helium 10, or Price List Analyzers. How to Apply: Please submit your fixed-price proposal along with: Your Bid: Your fixed price to complete this initial setup and deliverable set. Ungating Method: A brief explanation of your process for sourcing invoices to ungate fresh accounts for major categories or brands. Proof/Case Studies: Examples or screenshots showing recent successful ungatings, account setups, or product sourcing sheets.
- Less than 30 hrs/weekHourly
- 1-3 monthsDuration
- IntermediateExperience Level
- Remote Job
- Ongoing projectProject Type
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Activity on this job
- Proposals:5 to 10
- Last viewed by client:yesterday
- Interviewing:3
- Invites sent:4
- Unanswered invites:2
About the client
- United KingdomGlasgow8:48 AM
- $90 total spent2 hires, 0 active
- Sales & MarketingSmall company (2-9 people)
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