Market Research & Founder’s Assistant

## Market Research, Client Prospecting & Founder’s Assistant — Biodegradable Packaging We are looking for a smart, detail-oriented professional to support us with market research, client prospecting, and founder’s assistant tasks for a business in the biodegradable and sustainable packaging space. This role is suitable for someone who can go beyond basic internet research, understand a business requirement, organise information clearly, and identify relevant opportunities. ### Key Responsibilities #### 1. Market Research * Research the biodegradable and sustainable packaging market * Identify current market trends, demand, opportunities, and challenges * Research different biodegradable packaging materials, applications, and use cases * Analyse competitors, manufacturers, suppliers, pricing, positioning, and business models * Research relevant industries such as food and beverage, e-commerce, retail, FMCG, hospitality, healthcare, and other packaging-dependent sectors * Identify potential target markets and customer segments * Prepare structured summaries with key findings, insights, and recommendations #### 2. Client Prospect List Creation * Build a qualified list of potential B2B clients based on criteria shared by us * Identify companies that may require biodegradable or sustainable packaging solutions * Find relevant decision-makers such as founders, procurement heads, packaging heads, sustainability heads, operations leaders, and business owners * Collect verified details, including: * Company name * Website * Industry * Location * Company size * Decision-maker name and designation * LinkedIn profile * Verified business email address * Reason the company may be a suitable prospect * Segment and prioritise prospects based on their relevance and business potential * Maintain a clean and updated prospect tracker without duplicate or outdated information #### 3. Founder’s Assistant Support * Organise research, documents, trackers, and business information * Track follow-ups, deadlines, and action items * Prepare meeting notes and summaries * Draft professional emails, LinkedIn messages, and follow-up communication * Research potential suppliers, manufacturers, partners, vendors, and service providers * Compare tools, agencies, suppliers, or business options when required * Help create simple presentations, reports, and business documents * Support the founder with other business research and coordination tasks ### What We Are Looking For * Strong business and internet research skills * Experience in B2B lead generation or prospect research * Excellent written and spoken English * Strong knowledge of Google Sheets or Microsoft Excel * Experience using LinkedIn and other prospecting tools * Ability to verify information instead of simply copying data from online sources * Strong attention to detail * Ability to work independently and ask relevant questions * Good business judgement and ability to identify useful information * Professionalism and confidentiality Experience in biodegradable packaging, sustainable materials, packaging, manufacturing, FMCG, supply chain, or sustainability-related research would be preferred, but it is not mandatory. ### Expected Deliverables * Structured market research reports * Competitor and supplier analysis * Verified and segmented client prospect lists * Weekly progress updates * Clear tracking of completed, pending, and next actions * Accurate and properly organised data ### How to Apply Please include the following in your proposal: 1. A brief introduction about your relevant experience 2. An example of a market research or competitor analysis project you have completed 3. Your experience in B2B client prospecting 4. The tools you use for finding and verifying decision-maker details and email addresses 5. Any experience related to packaging, manufacturing, sustainability, or biodegradable materials 6. A sample research report or prospect tracker with confidential information removed 7. Your availability and preferred working arrangement Please begin your proposal with the words **“Sustainable Packaging”** so we know you have read the complete job description. Shortlisted candidates may be given a small paid test involving market research and the creation of a sample prospect list.