Remote Business Contact & Market Research Specialist (USA Only)

Posted 3 weeks ago

Worldwide

Summary

We are looking for a professional and detail-oriented freelancer based in the United States to assist with business outreach and market research projects. The role involves contacting businesses to gather information about their services, availability, customer experience, and general business operations. You will document your findings using a simple reporting template provided by our team. This is a remote, long-term opportunity with flexible scheduling. Responsibilities Contact businesses by phone during normal business hours. Gather information about services, estimate procedures, and availability. Ask standardized research questions provided by our team. Evaluate professionalism, responsiveness, and overall customer experience. Complete accurate reports after each assignment. Maintain confidentiality and follow project instructions. Requirements Must currently reside in the United States. Native or fluent English speaker. Excellent communication skills. Professional phone etiquette. Reliable internet connection. Strong attention to detail. Ability to submit organized reports on time. Experience in customer service, market research, mystery shopping, call center, or virtual assistance is a plus. Compensation $32–$41 per hour Paid through an Upwork hourly contract. Weekly payments processed by Upwork. Long-term opportunity with consistent work for the right freelancer. Schedule Flexible working hours. Approximately 10–20 hours per week. Workload may increase based on project volume and performance. Deliverables For every completed assignment, provide: Business name Date and time of contact Call duration Services discussed Availability information Estimate process Pricing information (if voluntarily provided) Customer service rating Additional observations Ideal Candidate Reliable and dependable. Comfortable speaking with business representatives. Organized and detail-oriented. Able to work independently. Interested in a long-term working relationship. How to Apply Please include: Your current U.S. state. Your weekly availability. Relevant experience. A brief introduction explaining why you're a good fit for this role. We are looking to hire immediately and build a long-term team of dependable research specialists.

  • Less than 30 hrs/week
    Hourly
  • 3-6 months
    Duration
  • Intermediate
    Experience Level
  • $32.00

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    $41.00

    Hourly
  • Remote Job
  • Ongoing project
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Mandatory skills
Market Research
Cold Calling
Activity on this job
  • Proposals:Less than 5
  • Last viewed by client:3 weeks ago
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About the client
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  • United States
    Staunton8:02 PM
  • 3 hires, 0 active
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