Unlocking Amazon Vendor Central Direct Import: Profitability, Cash Flow, and Program Management Insights

Nov 7, 2024 12:00 PM1:00 PM EST

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Here's what we talked about

  • Is Vendor Central Direct Import Profitable? Discover the financial viability of the Direct Import program and how it impacts your bottom line.
  • Impact on Cash Flow and Operational Challenges: Learn how Direct Import affects cash flow, shortages, chargebacks, and remittances, and what you need to know to stay compliant.
  • Timing Your Direct Import Launch: Understand whether there are optimal times to launch Direct Import to maximize profitability and minimize risks.
  • Financial Benefits and Pitfalls: Explore the financial advantages and potential risks of adopting Direct Import for your business.
  • Tariffs and Global Direct Import: Get insights on how tariffs affect the Direct Import program and whether global Direct Import is a viable strategy.

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The Hawkers Club

The Hawker’s Club was founded by former Amazon employees and provides strategic insight and support to drive result driven growth on Amazon.

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Guest Speaker

Aaron Conant LinkedIn

Co-Founder & Managing Director at BWG Connect

Aaron Conant is Co-Founder and Chief Digital Strategist at BWG Connect, a networking and knowledge sharing group of thousands of brands who collectively grow their digital knowledge base and collaborate on partner selection. Speaking 1x1 with over 1200 brands a year and hosting over 250 in-person and virtual events, he has a real time pulse on the newest trends, strategies and partners shaping growth in the digital space.

Peter Beke LinkedIn

Director at The Hawkers Club

Peter Beke is the Director of The Hawkers Club, a consultancy firm specializing in assisting vendors and sellers navigate and thrive in the complex eCommerce landscape of marketplaces like Amazon, Wayfair, and Walmart. After starting his career with internships at OTP Bank and Microsoft in Hungary, Peter moved to the UK to complete his master's in strategic marketing at Cranfield University. His experience includes a significant tenure at Amazon, where he honed his skills in vendor operational excellence, seasonality tracking, and vendor experience. Recognizing a gap in the support available to vendors, Peter, along with a fellow Amazonian, co-founded The Hawkers Club in 2018. The Club focuses on providing tailored services to enhance vendor performance in areas such as customer service, operational, and marketing responsibilities.

Event Moderator

Aaron Conant LinkedIn

Co-Founder & Managing Director at BWG Connect

Aaron Conant is Co-Founder and Chief Digital Strategist at BWG Connect, a networking and knowledge sharing group of thousands of brands who collectively grow their digital knowledge base and collaborate on partner selection. Speaking 1x1 with over 1200 brands a year and hosting over 250 in-person and virtual events, he has a real time pulse on the newest trends, strategies and partners shaping growth in the digital space.

Peter Beke LinkedIn

Director at The Hawkers Club

Peter Beke is the Director of The Hawkers Club, a consultancy firm specializing in assisting vendors and sellers navigate and thrive in the complex eCommerce landscape of marketplaces like Amazon, Wayfair, and Walmart. After starting his career with internships at OTP Bank and Microsoft in Hungary, Peter moved to the UK to complete his master's in strategic marketing at Cranfield University. His experience includes a significant tenure at Amazon, where he honed his skills in vendor operational excellence, seasonality tracking, and vendor experience. Recognizing a gap in the support available to vendors, Peter, along with a fellow Amazonian, co-founded The Hawkers Club in 2018. The Club focuses on providing tailored services to enhance vendor performance in areas such as customer service, operational, and marketing responsibilities.

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