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Dropshipping virtual assistant: What You Get and What It Costs

E-commerce Assistant: what they do, how hiring works and prices from $260 a month.

By the Virtual Assistant team · · 2 min read

If you searched for dropshipping virtual assistant, you want reliable help without a long hiring process. This page explains what our E-commerce Assistant does, how hiring works and exactly what it costs. They work your US business hours in your time zone, on a month-to-month package.

What Your E-commerce Assistant Handles

Best for online sellers and direct-to-consumer brands. Typical work includes:

  • Amazon Seller Central and Walmart Marketplace management
  • Customer messages, returns and refunds
  • Supplier and 3PL communication
  • Product review monitoring
  • Sales and inventory reports

They already work in tools like Walmart Seller Center, ShipStation, Amazon Seller Central and WooCommerce. See the full E-commerce Assistant page for every task.

E-commerce Assistant Prices

Our current monthly prices for an E-commerce Assistant at the Skilled VA level. They are the same in every state.

  • Starter, 20 hours a month: $260 ($13.00 an hour)
  • Growth, 40 hours a month: $494 ($12.35 an hour)
  • Professional, 80 hours a month: $936 ($11.70 an hour)
  • Full-Time Dedicated, 160 hours a month: $1,768 ($11.05 an hour)

A Senior Specialist starts at $351 a month and a US-Based Specialist at $494. Prepay 3, 6 or 12 months to save up to 12%. Build your package to see your exact price.

How to Get Started

  • Build your package: pick the role, hours and experience level and see the price
  • Pay the itemized invoice by card or crypto
  • Your account manager contacts you within one business day, and most assistants are matched within 1 to 3 business days
  • Share access through the vault and give your first tasks

For the bigger picture, read our full guide: E-Commerce Virtual Assistants for Shopify, Amazon, Etsy and Walmart Sellers.

Frequently asked questions

Still unsure? Open the chat and ask an account manager directly.

How much does an E-commerce Assistant cost?

E-commerce Assistant packages start at $260 a month for 20 hours at the Skilled VA level ($13.00 an hour). The price is the same in every state, and bigger packages lower the hourly rate.

How quickly can my assistant start?

Most clients are matched within 1 to 3 business days of payment. Add rush onboarding and we start within 24 hours.

Can I change or cancel my package?

Yes. Monthly packages renew month to month. Upgrade, downgrade or cancel any time before your next invoice. Prepaid terms are cheaper and can be upgraded at any time.

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