Market Research Assistant

Market Research Assistant (JN - Irvine, California

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Salary: USD
25 - USD
25 per hour

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

• 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.

• Accuracy of Work
• Decision Quality
• Initiative
• Results Oriented
• Safety and Teamwork

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.