Market & Niche Research Specialist – Experienced Researcher Required

We are looking for an experienced Online Research Specialist who can independently research different niches, industries, companies, competitors, pricing, and business opportunities.
This is NOT a basic Virtual Assistant or simple data-entry position.
I will give you a niche, industry, country, or business idea, and you will be responsible for researching it deeply and presenting accurate, organized, and useful information.
Requirements
Minimum 1–2 years of proven online/market research experience
Strong Google and advanced web research skills
Market & niche research experience
Competitor research
Company & lead research
Pricing research
Experience researching through LinkedIn
Strong Google Sheets / Excel skills
Ability to find companies, owners and decision-makers
Ability to find publicly available business contact information
Ability to verify important information from multiple sources
Excellent attention to detail
Good written English (B2/C1+ preferred)
Ability to work independently without detailed instructions for every task
Ability to clearly summarize findings and recommendations
AI Usage
You may use ChatGPT and other AI tools to help with research.
However:
❌ Copy-pasting AI answers is NOT acceptable
❌ Unverified information is NOT acceptable
❌ Fake companies, contacts, prices or statistics are NOT acceptable
Important findings must include real sources/links.
Example of Your Work
I may give you a task such as:
“Research the roofing industry in the UK.”
You should be able to independently research:
Market and niche opportunities
Competitors
Services offered
Typical pricing
Potential companies/clients
Company websites
Owners/decision-makers
Publicly available contact information
Problems businesses in the niche are facing
Potential services we could offer them
Opportunities worth exploring
At the end of every research task, I expect a short conclusion:
What did you find?
What has the most potential?
What do you recommend we do next?
DO NOT APPLY IF:
You have no previous research experience
Your main experience is only data entry
You depend entirely on ChatGPT
You don't verify your information
You cannot work independently
You need step-by-step instructions for every research task
How to Apply
Please include:
Your previous research experience
How many years you have worked in research
Industries/niches you have researched
Research tools you use
Your Google Sheets/Excel experience
Your hourly or monthly rate
An example of previous research you have completed
PAID TEST
Shortlisted candidates will receive a small paid research test before being hired.
We will evaluate:
Accuracy • Research Depth • Sources • Organization • Speed • Independent Thinking
Applications without relevant research experience or examples may not be considered.