E-Commerce & Business Support Assistant

E-Commerce & Business Support Assistant Location: Remote – South Africa Employment Type: Full-Time Working Hours: US Business Hours / To Be Confirmed About the Role We are looking for a highly organised and proactive E-Commerce & Business Support Assistant to support a growing business specialising in PPE merchandise and Amazon sales. The successful candidate will assist with product research and sourcing, e-commerce administration, bookkeeping support, social media, and sales activities. Key Responsibilities Research and identify new PPE and merchandise products for Amazon and other sales channels. Search for products, suppliers, pricing, and product opportunities based on business requirements. Assist with Amazon product and e-commerce administration. Source and compare products based on quality, pricing, availability, and profitability. Assist with basic bookkeeping and financial administration. Support sales activities, customer follow-ups, and general business development. Assist with social media management and content coordination. Manage ad-hoc tasks and projects on a need-to-need basis. Provide general administrative support to the business owner. Maintain organised records, spreadsheets, product information, and supplier details. Requirements Previous experience in Amazon, e-commerce, product research, or product sourcing . Strong research and online searching skills. Some bookkeeping or finance administration experience . Experience with social media and/or sales . Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills. Excellent written and spoken English. Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to work independently. Comfortable handling a variety of tasks and changing priorities. Tech-savvy and quick to learn new systems. Previous PPE, merchandise, retail, or wholesale experience would be advantageous. Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is a versatile all-rounder who can move between product research, Amazon/e-commerce, bookkeeping, sales, social media, and general business support. You should be proactive, resourceful, and comfortable taking ownership of tasks without needing constant supervision. Key Skills: Amazon | E-Commerce | Product Research | Product Sourcing | PPE/Merchandise | Bookkeeping | Sales | Social Media | Excel | Administration