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.