Lead Research Assistant

I'm the founder of an early-stage software startup for US food and beverage brands. I'm looking for a detail-oriented research assistant to help identify potential customers and build a targeted lead database. What you'll do: * Research and identify approximately 20 U.S.-based food, beverage, and CPG brands per day that meet specific criteria * Find company websites, LinkedIn pages, and retailer information * Verify key information and document findings in a Google Sheet * Follow a defined research process and maintain high data quality * Help build a high-quality prospect database for outbound sales efforts For each company, you'll gather: * Company name * Website * LinkedIn company page * Employee count from LinkedIn * Product category * Retailers where the brand is sold * Source/evidence link * Founder or key contact Ideal candidate: * Strong web research skills * Comfortable using LinkedIn and Instagram * Highly detail-oriented * Able to follow instructions precisely * Organized and reliable * Experience with lead research, market research, or list building is a plus Details: * Approximately 2 hours per day (10 hours per week) * Fully remote * Flexible schedule * Paid weekly * Potential for ongoing work if it's a good fit Qualified candidates will be invited to complete a short paid sample project.