Rahul M.
Promotional Products & Apparel Sourcing Specialist | Order Management
🚀 Expert Virtual Assistant for Promotional Products & Order Management 🚀 Need someone who understands the promotional products industry and can manage your orders without constant supervision? You're in the right place! I'm a promotional products & apparel sourcing specialist with 6+ years of experience supporting promotional product distributors and businesses across the USA. I help businesses find the right products, get competitive pricing, coordinate suppliers, create product mockups, manage purchase orders, and keep everything moving smoothly from initial inquiry to final delivery. Whether you need help with daily order processing, custom apparel sourcing, supplier coordination, product presentations, or online company stores, I can step in and take ownership of the work. --- 🎯 WHY WORK WITH ME? - Proven Results: Managed 150+ orders monthly, helped reduce order errors by 40%, and maintained a 99% on-time delivery rate. - Industry Experience: I understand the promotional products workflow, supplier requirements, product specifications, decoration methods, and production timelines. - Proactive Communication: I follow up with suppliers, keep clients updated, and address potential issues before they become bigger problems. - Attention to Detail: From product specifications and pricing to artwork approvals and shipping information, I make sure important details don't get overlooked. - Ownership Mindset: I don't just complete assigned tasks. I keep track of what's pending, identify what needs attention, and make sure every order has a next step. --- 🛠️ CORE SERVICES & EXPERTISE 1. Product Sourcing & Apparel - Source promotional products, branded merchandise, corporate gifts, and custom apparel. - Research products through CommonSKU, SAGE, ESP, and ASI. - Compare suppliers, pricing, product specifications, and availability. - Source T-shirts, polos, hoodies, jackets, caps, bags, drinkware, and more. - Coordinate embroidery, screen printing, heat transfers, and other decoration requirements. 2. Order & Production Management - Manage orders from initial inquiry through final delivery. - Create and process Purchase Orders (POs). - Review order confirmations, artwork, and supplier proofs. - Coordinate samples, approvals, production schedules, and shipping. - Follow up with suppliers and resolve order-related issues. - Track multiple orders and ensure deadlines are met. 3. Quotes, Mockups & Sales Support - Research products and prepare competitive quotes. - Create product presentations and client-facing mockups. - Coordinate artwork revisions and proof approvals. - Assist with estimates, invoices, and customer requests. - Support sales teams with product research and order information. 4. Online Stores & Print-on-Demand - Build and manage OrderMyGear company stores. - Support Print-on-Demand workflows using Fulfill Engine and Printify. - Manage product listings, pricing, and store updates. - Assist with product setup, fulfilment coordination, and inventory management. 5. Inventory & Supplier Coordination - Coordinate with suppliers regarding inventory, pricing, and availability. - Monitor stock levels and assist with reordering. - Follow up on production delays, shipping issues, and order discrepancies. - Maintain organised supplier and order records. --- 🧰 PLATFORMS & TOOLS Promotional Products: CommonSKU, SAGE, ESP, ASI Order & CRM Management: Zoho, Odoo, AIM Tech Suite, Printavo, iPromoteU, ClickUp Online Stores & E-commerce: OrderMyGear, BrightStores, SAGE Company Store, Shopify Fulfilment & Shipping: Stahls' Fulfill Engine, ShipStation, Bold Promo Project Management: Trello, Asana, ClickUp Design & Mockups: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Canva Productivity: Google Workspace, Microsoft Office --- 📊 RESULTS THAT MATTER - 150+ orders managed per month. - 40% reduction in order errors. - 99% on-time delivery rate. My goal is simple: make your daily operations easier, reduce the workload on your team, and help ensure every order is handled accurately and delivered on time. --- 🤝 LET'S WORK TOGETHER! If you're a promotional products distributor, apparel company, corporate gifting business, or e-commerce store looking for someone who already understands the industry, I'd love to connect. Whether you need ongoing operational support or help managing a specific workflow, let's discuss how I can help. Send me a message, and let's get your products sourced, orders organised, and projects moving! --- 🔑 KEYWORDS TO HELP YOU FIND ME Promotional Products | Apparel | Production Coordinator | Production Assistant | Sales Support | Commonsku | ESP | ASI | SAGE | DecoNetwork | HoopsCRM | PrintReach | Plan Prophet | Order Management | Vendor Coordination | Vendor Management | Purchase Orders | Proof Review | Quotes | Sales Support | Client Communication | Mockups | Canva | Illustrator | Product Sourcing | Production Coordination | Inventory Management | Customer Support
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $1.5k
Billed in all: $7,621$7.6k
$510 in the last 6 months
Across 11 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 26% in Presentations
Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.
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