Lead Generation Specialist – Build B2B Distributor List (Smoke Shops/Gas Stations)

I'm looking for a detail-oriented Lead Generation Specialist to build a B2B list of wholesale distributors and suppliers that serve retail businesses in the convenience and tobacco channel — specifically distributors that supply smoke shops, vape shops, gas stations, and convenience stores (c-stores). This is the first batch of an ongoing project. If the quality is good, there will be more work. Geographic Focus (Phase 1) The distributors should operate in or serve these states: North Carolina (priority) Virginia South Carolina Tennessee Georgia Distributors with multi-state or nationwide coverage that includes these states are also welcome. What I Need You to Find Companies that act as wholesalers/distributors selling products to the retailers listed above. This includes distributors of items like tobacco/cigarettes, vape and e-cigarette products, cigars, hookah, smoking accessories, snacks, beverages, and general c-store supplies. Required Data Fields (columns) For each distributor, please provide: Company name Website Business email (general or sales contact) Phone number Physical address (city + state) Product categories they distribute States/regions they serve Source URL (where you found the info) Deliverable A Google Sheet (shared link) with the columns above. No duplicate companies. All emails and phone numbers must be real and verified from the company's official source — no guessed or scraped junk data. Before I Hire — Short Paid Test In your proposal, please complete a small sample first: find 10 distributors that match the criteria above and include them directly in your proposal (or a shared sheet link). This helps me evaluate your research quality before assigning the full batch. In Your Proposal, Please Include A short note confirming you've read the requirements (start your message with the word "Convenience" so I know you're not using a generic template). Your experience with B2B lead generation or list building. How many verified distributors you can deliver, and your estimated turnaround.