Women in Transport is delighted to welcome Amazon as our newest corporate partner and to be working together to raise awareness of their Delivery Service Partner (DSP) programme to more women. The programme offers the opportunity for women across the country to launch and operate their own parcel delivery business.
Since 2011, Amazon have worked alongside dozens of small and local UK delivery companies who have grown their businesses by providing Amazon customers with fast, reliable package delivery. As Amazon customer demand continues to grow, the DSP programme will build more capacity and facilitate new, small businesses wanting to take advantage of the growing opportunity in e-commerce package delivery.
Amazon is 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.
Amazon is also running a series of free events for women in partnership with everywoman focused on unlocking your potential and overcoming the barriers to becoming a business owner. The first webinar is on Friday 5th November 2021, find out more and register here.
What Amazon is offering?
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 to help get your delivery business up and running.
Training provided – 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 – Tools and technology to run your business, including daily processes designed to keep your operation running smoothly.
On-demand support – An operations manual, driver assistance for on-road issues, and an account manager.
The programme provides access to more than 20 years of technological and logistics experience from Amazon to guide you in one of the fastest-growing industries in the world.
Scan the QR code and submit your details to learn more about Amazon’s DSP programme
If you want to learn more about the programme, please scan the QR code and submit your details.
Sonya Byers, CEO of Women in Transport commented on the new partnership:
“Our mission at Women in Transport is advancing women in transport; promoting the careers and opportunities in the sector is a key part of delivering on that mission. I am delighted to welcome Amazon as our newest corporate partner and to be able to raise awareness of their Delivery Service Partner Programme. This is fantastic opportunity for women who are motivated to start their own business in transport and logistics, with support and hands on training from an industry leader committed to promoting gender balance in the transport sector.”
Amazon’s DSP programme provides an exciting opportunity for strong women leaders to join a robust community of small businesses and help deliver thousands of parcels to Amazon customers every day.
Find out more about Amazon’s Delivery Service Partner Programme here.
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