Source Premium Merch.
Keep the Agency Markup.
Promotional agencies mark up branded goods by 50-100%. Hire a fully managed Virtual Assistant to deal directly with factories, negotiate MOQs, and track logistics for a simple flat hourly rate.
Navigating the Global Swag & Merch Ecosystem
Build Your Merch Empire. Outsourced.
Whether you need 1,000 corporate hoodies for a summit or a Print-On-Demand store for your YouTube channel, our VAs manage the entire supply chain.
Supplier Sourcing & Vetting
We scour Alibaba, ThomasNet, and local vendors to find reputable manufacturers, verifying their trade assurance, reviews, and production capabilities.
Price & MOQ Negotiation
Factories expect you to negotiate. Our VAs gather minimum 3 quotes per product and negotiate MOQs, unit prices, and FOB shipping terms on your behalf.
Tech Packs & Brand QA
We ensure factories receive accurate "Tech Packs" (logos, exact Pantone hex codes, sizing charts) so your merchandise matches your brand guidelines perfectly.
Sample Management
Coordinating the creation and shipment of Pre-Production Samples (PPS) to your office for final physical approval before greenlighting bulk production.
Logistics & Freight Tracking
Managing communication between the factory and your freight forwarder, tracking ocean/air shipments, and ensuring goods arrive at your warehouse on time.
POD & Swag Store Setup
Don't want inventory? We set up and manage Print-On-Demand integrations (Printful/Printify) with your Shopify store or internal corporate SwagUp portals.
The Supply Chain Process
A highly organized, managed workflow from concept to delivery.
Submit Specs & Budget
Share your merchandise ideas, quantity needed, target delivery date, budget, and brand assets. We absorb the requirements.
Strategy & Assignment
Your free Project Manager outlines a sourcing strategy (domestic vs overseas) and assigns a specialized VA to begin contacting factories.
Sourcing & Negotiation
The VA vets suppliers, communicates across time zones, requests samples, and compiles a comparison matrix of the top 3 factory quotes for your approval.
Pay Only For Hours
You pay the factory directly. You keep the massive supplier discounts. We only charge our flat hourly rate for the VA's sourcing and logistics management time.
Stop Paying Agency Markups
See why brands are shifting from promotional agencies to direct-sourcing VAs.
Sourcing Budget Friendly Pricing
Save thousands on bulk orders by paying for time, not markups.
Part-Time Sourcer
20 Hours / Week
Est. $560 USD / Month (4 Wks)
- Pay only for pure working hours
- Dedicated Project Manager Included
- Free QA & sourcing strategy
- Zero setup or onboarding fees
Full-Time Supply Manager
40 Hours / Week
Est. $960 USD / Month (4 Wks)
- Pay only for pure working hours
- Dedicated Project Manager Included
- Free QA & sourcing strategy
- No monthly membership charges
Sourcing & Logistics FAQ
You pay the factory directly (e.g., via Alibaba Trade Assurance, PayPal, or Wire Transfer). We never touch your product money, which guarantees you pay the true 0% markup wholesale cost. You only pay Sagedoer for the VA's hourly management time.
In Phase 2, the VA filters suppliers based on verified trade history, years in business, and ISO certifications. More importantly, we ALWAYS arrange for a Pre-Production Sample (PPS) to be shipped to your office so you can feel the material and approve the print quality before placing a bulk order.
Yes. If you use platforms like SwagUp, Sendoso, or a private Shopify store for corporate gifting/new hire onboarding, our VA can manage the inventory, process the orders, and handle the shipping logistics as an ongoing task.
The VA acts as your logistics coordinator. They will communicate directly with your freight forwarder (like Flexport or DHL) and the factory to gather the necessary commercial invoices or customs declarations to expedite the release process.
Stop paying retail for wholesale swag.
Hire a dedicated sourcing assistant today. Build your merchandise catalog at true factory-direct pricing.