Market Research Assistant

Ultimate Staffing is seeking a temporary Market Research Assistant to support a project for the next 2-3 months. This role is onsite in Irvine. Paying $25/ hour.

This short-term project is focused on improving, validating, and expanding a database of potential customer accounts.

Over an estimated 2-3 month period, this role:

• Reviews existing account records in Excel
• Researches businesses to confirm they are active
• Updates address and contact information
• Conducts basic account vetting

The position identifies whether locations:

• Sell supplements
• Appear to offer private label products
• Carry competitive brands
• Reflect the general size or profile of the store

Research is conducted primarily through:

• Company websites
• Google
• Yelp
• Other public sources

There may be occasional outbound calls to businesses when needed.

The role may also assist with:

• Cross-referencing newly acquired prospect lists
• Identifying duplicates or gaps
• Adding new accounts sourced through competitor store locators, Google Maps, and similar tools

Essential Functions and Basic Duties:

* Review and validate existing account records for accuracy and completeness.

* Research businesses to confirm they are currently operating.

* Verify and update business addresses, phone numbers, websites, and contact information.

* Conduct basic vetting of accounts to determine whether the business sells supplements, appears to offer private label products, carries competitive brands, and the general size or profile of the store.

* Use online resources such as company websites, Google, Yelp, and other public sources to gather and verify information.

* Make outbound calls to businesses when online information is incomplete or unclear.

* Cross-reference newly acquired account lists against existing records to identify duplicates, gaps, and new opportunities.

* Add new qualified accounts to the database in a consistent and accurate format.

* Research competitor store locators, Google Maps, and related tools to identify additional prospective accounts.

* Maintain organized and accurate records in Excel and follow established data-entry standards.

* Communicate findings, discrepancies, and progress updates.

Performance Measurements:

Accuracy of Work

Decision Quality

Initiative

Results Oriented

Safety and Teamwork

Qualifications:

Education / Certifications:

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience Required:

Prior experience in research, data entry, lead generation, administrative support, sales support, or account/prospect research preferred.

Skills / Abilities:

* Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

* Comfortable using Excel to update, organize, and maintain data.

* Strong internet research skills and the ability to navigate multiple online sources efficiently.

* Ability to compare information across sources and make sound judgments based on available data.

* Professional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to make occasional outbound calls to businesses.

* Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet project deadlines.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.