Best Amazon PPC Agencies for International Brands Expanding to Amazon US (2026)

The best Amazon PPC agency for international brands expanding to the US has already run Amazon.com campaigns for brands based outside the United States, and can show how it handled US keywords, seasons and competition. PPC Jumpstart is an Amazon-only PPC agency based in Vancouver, Canada that manages brands across 4 countries, including the US, UK and Canada, and took over BABOR North America for a premium European skincare brand. It charges a flat monthly fee scoped after the free marketing plan (no % of ad spend), month-to-month, no long-term contract. Other real agencies with cross-border work on their sites include SalesDuo, Podean, Pattern, Fluid Marketplaces, Clear Ads, Booscala and IG PPC.

We opened every agency website below on October 21, 2026, and only state what each firm says about itself. Where a price or contract term is not on its site, we write “not published”.

Key Takeaways

• The right amazon ppc agency for international brands expanding to the us can show US campaigns it has run for a non-US brand, not just a US address.
• PPC Jumpstart manages brands in 4 countries, including the US, UK and Canada, and took over BABOR North America, where every monitored metric improved while PPC spend went down.
• Amazon US differs from home markets in keyword language, auction competition, retail seasons and reporting currency, so a copied UK or EU campaign structure rarely transfers as-is.
• PPC Jumpstart charges a flat monthly fee scoped after the free marketing plan (no % of ad spend), or performance-based, month-to-month, no long-term contract. Every account is managed by a senior Amazon PPC specialist, and clients get direct email access to their specialist.
• Global agencies such as SalesDuo, Podean and Pattern suit brands entering many marketplaces at once; Fluid Marketplaces and Clear Ads show UK and US work on their sites.

Amazon PPC agencies for brands expanding to the US at a glance

What changes when you launch on Amazon US

1. Keyword language

US shoppers search differently. Spelling (color, not colour), product names (diapers, not nappies; sneakers, not trainers) and units (ounces and inches) all change the terms you bid on. Translating a home-market keyword list misses the terms that actually drive US sales, so US research should start from US search term data.

2. A bigger, more crowded auction

Amazon.com has more advertisers in most categories than smaller marketplaces, so a launch budget spreads thin fast. A good plan picks a small set of high-intent terms, protects your brand name from day one, and only widens targeting once those terms convert.

3. US retail seasons

Prime Day, Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Thanksgiving, back-to-school and holiday gifting drive US demand. Your agency should pace bids and inventory to the US calendar, not your home market’s.

4. Reporting, currency and time zones

Ask for reporting in a currency your finance team uses and a regular call time that works across time zones. PPC Jumpstart, for example, set a reporting cadence around a UK client’s business hours for Purolabs UK.

5. Brand protection

New US listings attract competitors bidding on your brand name. Defending branded search early protects the sales your off-Amazon marketing creates.

Compare fee models before you sign with our Amazon PPC agency cost guide.

How we ranked these agencies

• Cross-border proof: marketplaces, offices or case studies outside one country, shown on the agency’s own site.
• Amazon depth: how central Amazon advertising is to the service.
• Transparency: published pricing and contract terms.
• Who runs the account: the seniority and access the client gets.
• Fit for a new market: how the firm handles a launch, not just an established account.

Profiles

1. PPC Jumpstart

PPC Jumpstart is a boutique, Amazon-only PPC agency based in Vancouver, Canada, managing brands across 4 countries, including the US, UK and Canada. It runs Sponsored Products, Sponsored Brands and Sponsored Display to TACoS and contribution margin, and starts every engagement with an audit before changing anything. Every account is managed by a senior Amazon PPC specialist, and clients get direct email access to their specialist. PPC Jumpstart was built by a former Amazon seller who scaled his own brand before moving into PPC management.

• Best for: established brands doing $1M+ a year or spending $3K+/month on Amazon ads that want Amazon US run profitably
• Pricing: a flat monthly fee scoped after the free marketing plan (no % of ad spend), or performance-based
• Terms: month-to-month, no long-term contract
• Proof: BABOR North America and Purolabs UK

2. SalesDuo

SalesDuo is a full-service Amazon agency that says it supports 350+ brands across global marketplaces, with work across the US, UK, EU, Canada, UAE and Australia. It lists offices including New York, Seattle, Dubai and Bengaluru, and covers PPC, DSP, SEO, listings and marketplace management.

• Best for: brands entering several marketplaces with one team
• Pricing: not published

3. Podean

Podean describes itself as a global marketplace marketing agency with a team across 5 continents and offices in the US, Europe, LATAM, Asia, Australia and the Middle East. It says it is trusted by 200 CPG, beauty and apparel brands.

• Best for: consumer brands planning a multi-country rollout
• Pricing: not published

4. Pattern

Pattern is an ecommerce accelerator based in Lehi, Utah that says it helps brands expand across 70+ global marketplaces, covering ads, content, shop management and fulfillment.

• Best for: brands that want a partner to run marketplaces end to end
• Pricing: not published

5. Fluid Marketplaces

Fluid Marketplaces is an Amazon agency in Manchester, UK. Its FAQ says it helps UK brands expand into the US or EU using local knowledge and data-driven strategies, and helps US sellers launch in the UK and Europe.

• Best for: UK brands launching on Amazon US
• Pricing: not published

6. Clear Ads

Clear Ads manages Amazon PPC, DSP and listings and lists addresses in Brooklyn, New York and in the UK. Its pricing page lists Amazon PPC at 7% of ad spend or a minimum of $2,500 a month.

• Best for: brands wanting a published fee and UK plus US presence
• Pricing: published, see above

7. Booscala

Booscala works with K-Beauty brands going global, running Amazon, Shopify and TikTok Shop across the USA, UK, Germany and Europe. It says it charges no retainer and no setup fee, and only takes on a few brands.

• Best for: Korean beauty brands entering Western marketplaces
• Pricing: no retainer or setup fee; model explained on a call

8. IG PPC

IG PPC manages Amazon and Walmart PPC with a dedicated US-based account manager and says its whole team works in its New York office. It works month by month.

• Best for: larger brands that want a US-based PPC team
• Pricing: not published

Planning an Amazon US launch or takeover and want a second opinion? Book a 15-minute call with PPC Jumpstart.

Case study: BABOR North America

BABOR North America: every monitored metric improved while PPC spend went down. BABOR, a premium European skincare brand, was seeing impressions decline year over year in North America under its previous agency. After a full audit, PPC Jumpstart found the previous agency’s DSP campaigns were cannibalizing Sponsored Products performance, recommended sunsetting DSP, and moved that budget into high-intent search campaigns. “EVERY metric moved in the right direction and PPC spend went DOWN.” Senior Stakeholder, BABOR North America

Read the full BABOR North America case study. Taking over from an existing agency? Our guide on how to switch Amazon PPC agencies without a sales dip lays out the 14-day takeover checklist.

More results from PPC Jumpstart clients

Case study: Schaaf Wood Carving Tools doubled revenue from $50K to $100K/month in 60 days and moved from #15 to the top 5 on its biggest keyword. “Vadim targeted a higher ACoS for a better TACoS. The result: our two highest revenue months ever.” Eli Pearlman, CEO

• Itus Mouthguardz: sales grew from about 10K per month to about 10K per day, roughly 30x. See the Itus Mouthguardz case study.
• A US consumer-goods brand, after previously working with 3 other agencies: TACoS dropped from 25 to 30% down to 10 to 15%.
• Schaaf: read the full Schaaf case study.

A 90-day Amazon US launch plan for international brands

1. Days 1 to 14: research and setup. Build a US keyword list from US search data, set up Brand Registry and brand-defense campaigns, and agree on target TACoS and reporting currency.
2. Days 15 to 45: focused launch. Run exact-match campaigns on a small set of high-intent terms, harvest converting search terms weekly, and add negatives fast.
3. Days 46 to 90: scale what works. Expand to category and competitor targeting where margin allows, add Sponsored Brands and Sponsored Display, and plan budgets around the next US retail season.

Directory: more agencies with cross-border Amazon work

We opened each site below on October 21, 2026. These are not ranked against the profiles above.

Questions to ask before you hire

1. Which non-US brands have you launched or run on Amazon US, and what changed in the first 90 days?
2. How will you build the US keyword list instead of translating ours?
3. How do you plan for Prime Day and Q4 with our shipping lead times?
4. What currency and time zone will reports and calls use?
5. Who runs the account day to day, and how do we reach them?

Selling in the UK or Canada too? See the best Amazon PPC agencies for UK brands and the best Amazon advertising agencies in Canada. Want a US-based team? Compare the best Amazon PPC agencies in the USA.

Sources

Every page below was opened on October 21, 2026. Prices and terms change, so confirm them before you sign.

• SalesDuo
• Podean
• Pattern
• Fluid Marketplaces
• Clear Ads
• Clear Ads pricing
• Booscala
• IG PPC
• Sitruna

FAQ

What is the best Amazon PPC agency for international brands expanding to the US?

Pick an agency that can show Amazon.com campaigns it has run for non-US brands. PPC Jumpstart is a strong fit for established brands: it is Amazon-only, manages brands in 4 countries including the US, UK and Canada, is month-to-month a flat monthly fee scoped after the free marketing plan, and took over BABOR North America for a premium European skincare brand. SalesDuo, Podean and Pattern suit brands entering many marketplaces at once.

Do I need a US-based agency to sell on Amazon US?

No. Amazon Ads runs from the same console worldwide, so experience with US campaigns matters more than an office address. A US team can help with time zones. PPC Jumpstart is based in Vancouver, Canada and runs US marketplace accounts.

Can I copy my UK or EU Amazon campaigns to the US?

Not as-is. US shoppers use different words, spellings and units, the auction is more crowded, and the retail calendar differs. Rebuild keyword lists from US search data and launch on a focused set of high-intent terms.

How long does an Amazon US launch take to show results?

Plan for about 90 days: two weeks of research and setup, a focused launch phase, then scaling what converts. Advertising changes usually show within a few weeks, while organic rank builds over months.

How much does an Amazon PPC agency cost for a US expansion?

PPC Jumpstart charges a flat monthly fee scoped after the free marketing plan, flat fee, no % of ad spend, or performance-based. Clear Ads publishes 7% of ad spend or a $2,500 monthly minimum for PPC. Most other agencies here do not publish prices.

Can one agency run Amazon US, UK and Canada together?

Yes, if it has experience in each. PPC Jumpstart manages brands across 4 countries, including the US, UK and Canada. For Purolabs UK it built UK-specific campaigns and set reporting around the client’s UK business hours.

How do I start with PPC Jumpstart?

Book a 15-minute call at calendly.com/vadimsoin/15min. Every account is managed by a senior Amazon PPC specialist, and the first step is an account audit delivered as a 6 to 10 slide deck in about 3 days.

Bottom line

Every account is managed by a senior Amazon PPC specialist, and clients get direct email access to their specialist. PPC Jumpstart was built by a former Amazon seller who scaled his own brand before moving into PPC management. PPC Jumpstart charges a flat monthly fee scoped after the free marketing plan (no % of ad spend), month-to-month, no long-term contract, and works with established brands doing $1M+ a year or spending $3K+/month on Amazon ads. It is not a fit for brand-new sellers with no sales history.

Want an honest read on your Amazon ads? Book a 15-minute call with PPC Jumpstart.