How to start selling on Amazon?

Amazon is a sales platform that enables growth not only in the local market but also in international markets. How do you start selling on Amazon to achieve success? The entire process should begin with selecting specific products and the nature of the business on this platform. Find out what you should do as an entrepreneur looking to launch sales on Amazon.

Select products you want to sell on Amazon

At the very beginning, you should consider which products you want to list for sale. Remember that Amazon is a platform that guarantees access to tens of thousands of products, so what you choose to sell must be competitive merchandise.

Check the competition

Before you start selling on Amazon, check what trends among customers are most visible. With the use of special tools, you will learn what is likely to sell best and what the product prices should be to compete in the market. Ideally, it should be an item that is already available, but with little competition.

Check suppliers

Once you have a grasp of which products are most popular among Amazon users, it is time to find a source for their supply. Of course, this applies to situations where you intend to sell items that you do not produce yourself. In such cases, search for a few suppliers and choose one that offers the highest quality at the best price.

Amazon, how to start?

You already know what you want to sell, but you are not entirely sure how to start selling on Amazon? This process is not complicated, but at the beginning, you need to make a few decisions that will affect successful selling on Amazon.

Choosing an account 

As a beginner seller on Amazon, you can choose between an individual or professional plan. The first option allows you to use standard features, so it is sufficient for those who do not need access to advanced tools. Within this plan, you can sell up to 40 products per month. In contrast, a premium account allows you to access enhanced sales reports and API interfaces. It is best to choose this if you plan to sell over 40 products in a month.

Opening an account on Amazon

To start selling on Amazon and open an account, you need to have:

Email address

Active credit card

Passport or ID card

Company details.

This information will allow you to quickly complete the formalities related to opening a seller account and enable identity verification. As part of the Amazon Beginner package, you can receive assistance from specialists in this area.

Fees and commissions related to the Amazon account

Before starting to sell on Amazon, it is also worth knowing all the costs involved. The baseline is the account fees. For a standard plan, you will pay 4 PLN for each sold product, while the premium plan costs 165.91 PLN per month. In addition to subscription fees, commission on sales must also be considered. Its amount depends on the category of the sold product. It is also worth remembering shipping costs or fees related to sales through Amazon FBA.

How to list a product on Amazon?

You already have an account, but you don’t know how to list a product on Amazon? The products you intend to offer your customers can be listed in several ways. You can do this by using the "add product" feature in the Seller Center panel. You can also add them to the inventory or use automated tools. This way, you will enter both the items that are already available in Amazon's database and those that are entirely new.

How to support sales on Amazon

Sales results on Amazon depend on many factors. Selecting the right products and appropriately tagging them, as well as offering competitive prices, will make your offer interesting to customers not just in Poland, but also abroad. If you decide to take advantage of Go2Market's assistance and purchase the Amazon Vendor package, your brand will gain prestige and credibility, which will translate into sales results.

Best practices on Amazon

Every seller on Amazon should be aware that the approach to customers has a significant impact on sales. Therefore, while gaining knowledge on how to start selling on Amazon, it is also worthwhile to learn about best practices that you should always keep in mind.

The shipping dispatch time should not exceed 2 days.

Customer inquiries should be responded to within one day, including weekends.

Product image quality should be kept in mind.

Customer data must not be used for purposes unrelated to the order.

Sales support on Amazon is an area where we can also assist you, which will contribute to increasing its efficiency.

Amazon's entry into the Polish market is a moment worth leveraging to expand your sales. Decide to set up an account and list your products, where we are happy to assist you before others get acquainted with the topic. Get ahead of the competition and start selling on Amazon today!