Hire a Filipino E-commerce Assistant. Shopify, Amazon, and Multi-Channel.
Filipino e-commerce assistants manage product listings, process orders, track inventory, handle customer inquiries, and keep your store running. Hire through RecruitGo with full Philippine labor law compliance.
You Started a Store. Now You Need Someone to Run It.
Every e-commerce founder reaches the point where operational work drowns them. A Filipino e-commerce assistant takes over so you can focus on growth.
Filipino VAs run Shopify stores, manage Amazon accounts, process WooCommerce orders, and handle Etsy shops for sellers worldwide. This is a mature, experienced workforce.
Shopify: products, variants, collections, apps. Amazon: Seller Central, FBA, A+ Content, Buy Box. WooCommerce: WordPress, plugins, shipping. We match platform experience to your store.
A mid-level Filipino e-commerce assistant costs $600 to $1,000/month. A US coordinator costs $4,000 to $4,500. For the cost of one US freelancer, you get a full-time dedicated assistant.
Filipino professionals from BPO and shared services environments are trained where accuracy is measured. They follow checklists, double-check data, and flag discrepancies before they become problems.
E-commerce Assistant Cost Comparison by Country
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Filipino e-commerce assistants are the backbone of thousands of Shopify, Amazon, and multi-channel stores. Many have years of platform-specific experience for US, UK, and Australian sellers.
What Can an E-commerce Assistant Handle?
Owns the day-to-day operations of your online store.
E-commerce Assistant vs Virtual Assistant vs Marketing Assistant
| E-commerce Assistant | Virtual Assistant | Marketing Assistant | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary function | Runs the day-to-day operations of an online store | Handles general admin tasks | Executes marketing campaigns across channels |
| Platform knowledge | Deep. Shopify, Amazon Seller Central, WooCommerce, Etsy | None required | Marketing tools: HubSpot, Mailchimp, Canva, GA4 |
| Revenue impact | Direct. Processes orders, manages inventory | Indirect. Frees up founder time | Indirect. Drives traffic and leads |
| Customer interaction | Product inquiries, order issues, returns, reviews | May handle email and scheduling | Social media comments and community |
| Best for | E-commerce businesses on Shopify, Amazon, Etsy, WooCommerce | Founders needing personal/admin support | Companies focused on lead gen and brand awareness |
EOR-Employed E-commerce Assistant vs Freelance Contractor
E-commerce assistants access your store admin, customer data, supplier relationships, and pricing daily.
| Comparison | EOR-Employed (RecruitGo) | Freelance / Direct Hire |
|---|---|---|
| Employment status | Fully employed with local contract | Independent contractor (often misclassified) |
| Social security | SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG all covered | None. Your liability if reclassified |
| 13th month pay | Calculated and paid by EOR | Not applicable (but legally required if deemed employed) |
| Store admin access | Governed by employment contract with NDA and offboarding protocol | No enforceable access revocation after contract ends |
| Customer data handling | Employment contract includes data protection clauses | Freelancer accesses PII with minimal legal protection |
| Product and pricing knowledge | Full-time assistant learns your catalog, margins, and suppliers deeply | Freelancers split across stores. Knowledge stays shallow |
| Operational continuity | Consistent daily operations. No coverage gaps during peak periods | Freelancers manage their own schedule |
| Your legal risk | Zero. EOR bears employer liability | Full. You may be deemed the employer |
Hire Your E-commerce Assistant in 3 Steps
Share your platform (Shopify, Amazon, WooCommerce, Etsy), catalog size, daily order volume, fulfillment model, and the tasks you need covered.
We assess: platform proficiency (timed exercises), product listing quality, order processing accuracy, customer communication, and attention to detail. You receive 2 to 3 candidates.
Select your assistant. We handle employment, SSS/PhilHealth/Pag-IBIG, and coordinate access to store admin, fulfillment systems, and customer service tools. Starts processing orders within the first week.
Hire E-commerce Assistants From Other Countries Too
The Philippines is our top market, but we also source from these countries.
Hiring an E-commerce Assistant
Frequently asked questions about hiring Filipino e-commerce assistants through RecruitGo.
Filipino e-commerce assistants cost $400 to $1,500/month. Entry-level (product data entry, basic orders, simple replies) cost $400 to $600. Experienced (full listings, multi-channel inventory, supplier coordination, returns) cost $600 to $1,000. E-commerce managers cost $1,000 to $1,500+. US equivalent: $4,000 to $4,500/month.
Shopify (most in-demand), Amazon Seller Central (FBA/FBM), WooCommerce, Etsy, TikTok Shop, eBay, BigCommerce, and Magento. Many are experienced across 2 to 3 platforms.
A general VA handles admin tasks. An e-commerce assistant understands product information management, SKU structures, inventory tracking, order fulfillment, marketplace compliance, and product-based customer service.
Yes. Under 500 SKUs and under 50 orders/day across all channels, one assistant handles it. Higher volume may need a second assistant or dedicated person per channel.
Yes. Many have experience with FBA shipment plans, box labels, inbound shipment tracking, stranded inventory, removal orders, and prep center coordination.
Yes. Full-time assistants handle spikes better than freelancers because they know your products and systems. For major events (Black Friday, Prime Day), they can extend hours or we can hire a temporary second assistant.
