OWN YOUR SUCCESS AS AN
AMAZON DELIVERY SERVICE PARTNER
What is the program?
Amazon is seeking motivated individuals across the country to launch and operate their own parcel delivery business. The Delivery Service Partner (DSP) program provides an opportunity for strong leaders who are passionate about starting their own business. Joining a robust community of small businesses, you will help deliver thousands of parcels to Amazon customers every day.
Since 2011, Amazon have worked alongside dozens of small and local UK delivery companies who have grown their businesses by providing customers with fast, reliable package delivery. As Amazon customer demand continues to grow, this program will enable Amazon to build more capacity and facilitate new, small businesses wanting to take advantage of the growing opportunity in e-commerce package delivery.
Amazon are looking for hands-on owners who are passionate about building and developing great teams. With low startup costs and access to Amazon’s technology and logistics experience, this is an opportunity to build and grow a successful parcel delivery business. Join a community of Amazon Delivery Service Partners in one of the fastest-growing industries in the world.
ON-DEMAND WEBINAR
A Life in Logistics - Working with Amazon DSP
There is a huge misconception that logistics is a man’s world – and while it may be a male dominated industry, the potential for women to flourish here is huge. In fact, women can have a vital impact on the success, growth and sustainbility of one of the world’s most vital services. Simply put – we need you. In our final everywoman x Amazon Delivery Service Partner webinar series, we debunk the myths surrounding the nature of logistics world, and show you how this industry could be the perfect fit for you.
Speakers:
- Kasey Alms, Senior Manager, Operational Execution, Amazon
- Naomi Gale, UK Operations Director, Amazon
- Gemma Jones, Senior Business Development Manager, Amazon
- Emma McCormick, Pathways Operations Manager, Amazon
- Kelly Warburton, Managing Director, Unipart Rail
ON-DEMAND WEBINAR
How does she do it?
The ultimate guide to the elusive work life integration
If you’re reading this, the chances are you’re juggling the many demands of modern life – your job, your family, your interests and your social life. The global pandemic brought into sharp focus how easily our commitments can stack up and overlap, so perhaps its time to take control – and business ownership might just be the answer. In the second of our everywoman x Amazon Delivery Service Partner webinar series, we help you to master simple yet effective techniques for optimising the hours in the day, and discuss the flexible working patterns of the future.
Key topics:
work/life balance, time management, working flexibly, efficiency, power of saying no, delegation
Panellists:
- Gemma Jones, Senior Business Development Manager @Amazon DSP Team
- Pauline Paterson, Co-Founder @Dr. PAW PAW
- Uli Zerneri, Business Director @Maze Transports
ON-DEMAND WEBINAR
OWN YOUR SUCCESS: UNLOCKING THE BUSINESS OWNER IN YOU
Dreaming of running your own business one day, but have that little voice in your head holding you back?
Too often women stop themselves taking the leap into business ownership due to a lack of belief in their own abilities, despite having many of the skills needed. It’s time for change. In the first of our everywoman x Amazon Delivery Service Partner webinar series, we tackle head on the barriers that might be stopping you from reaching your potential as a business owner.
Featuring:
Suzanne Brock, Founder & Managing Director, Nutriment
Claire Wake, Managing Director, Reload Logistics Ltd
Laura Sugden, Senior Manager, Amazon DSP Team
Gemma Jones, Senior Business Development Manager, Amazon DSP Team
FEATURE ARTICLE
DSP HERO SPOTLIGHT ON
CLAIRE WAKE
Managing Director of Reload Logistics, Claire Wake served a full military career, including deployment to Afghanistan and Iraq, before retiring from the military in 2018 and joining Amazon as an Area Manager. Two years later she left her role at Amazon and joined The Delivery Service Partner (DSP) program to launch her own logistics company —delivering parcels for Amazon. Now one of the most successful Delivery Service partners engaged by Amazon in Europe, Claire talks about having the confidence to take a leap of faith and why authentic leadership and a motivated team has been key to success in both stages of her career.
HOW TO MAKE YOUR MOVE TO A SUCCESSFUL LOGISTICS CAREER WITH AMAZON DSP
For every part of modern life is touched by logistics — a £127billionn economy in the UK and the country’s incredible range of roles and opportunities for women to flourish in, from business development to customer service sales and beyond. Amazon Delivery Service Partnerships is helping to encourage more women to look at this fascinating and dynamic industry as a real career choice, whether coming in at entry level or moving across from a different sector.
T&L professionals from Amazon and Unirpart Rail met and discussed the opportunities of a career in logistics — and reveal what they have learned about moving forward in this vital sector: Here’s what they had to say…
DSP HERO SPOTLIGHT ON
ULI ZERNERI
There are no barriers to success for Uli as she spreads her wings and soars to new heights.
“The way things are done…the promise of the program is delivered. There’s someone to hold your hand every step of the way. It’s difficult to fail because you are guided through everything. The accuracy of the program has shown me that if you’re disciplined enough to follow the protocol you won’t go wrong. It has been a great expansion of knowledge, self-discipline and personal development. The program gives you so much. I want everyone to join because it’s an amazing thing to be part of”.
Low startup costs
Start your business with as little as £10,000, total of £25,000 in liquid assets required.
Getting you started
Benefit from deals on Amazon-branded vans, comprehensive insurance, industrial-grade handheld devices, and other services help you get your delivery business up and running.
Training provided
Amazon provide multi-week training to ensure you’re set up for success, starting with a one-week introduction to Amazon in their Head Office location, followed by time in the field working alongside the community of existing owners and drivers to learn the tips and tricks of operating a successful delivery business from those who know it best.
A comprehensive toolkit
They give you tools and technology to run your business, including daily processes designed to keep your operation running smoothly.
On-demand support
Owners receive support from Amazon, which includes an operations manual, driver assistance for on-road issues, and an account manager.
Share our experience
Amazon shares more than 20 years of technological and logistics experience to guide you in one of the fastest-growing industries in the world.
These owners can then build their business knowing they will have access to the company’s sophisticated delivery technology, hands-on training and discounts on a suite of assets and services, including Amazon-branded vehicles customised for delivery, Amazon-branded clothing and comprehensive insurance.
Where we land in the org?
Potential Profit
£25K
Liquid asset requirement
£900K-£1.8MM
Annual revenue potential*
£50K-£150K
Annual profit potential*
* Figures are projections for owners operating with 20-40 vans. Learn more.
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DSP HERO SPOTLIGHT ON KEMI AJAO
After 14 years working with the London Underground, Kemi was ready for a new challenge. She recognised that logistics was flourishing and that as a DSP she could lead a business of her own, receive higher rewards and make a positive impact in her local community whilst being supported by the DSP programme.
AMAZON DSP BROCHURE
Start your own business and become an Amazon Delivery Service Partner, delivering smiles across your community.