E-commerce Product Research & Marketplace Specialist (Amazon, eBay, Shopify)

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Worldwide

Summary

Responsibilities Product Research Identify profitable products for Amazon, eBay, and future Shopify sales Research products within the EV and hybrid ecosystem Analyze competitors, pricing, reviews, and customer pain points Evaluate private-label opportunities Identify OEM/ODM manufacturers Recommend product improvements Estimate market demand and sales potential Monitor new product trends Marketplace Research Analyze Amazon Best Sellers Research eBay demand Identify underserved product niches Evaluate keyword opportunities Track competitor launches Build product opportunity reports Listing Management Create optimized Amazon listings Create optimized eBay listings Perform keyword research Write SEO-friendly product titles Write compelling bullet points Write product descriptions Recommend product images and infographics Suggest A+ Content ideas Monitor listing performance Ongoing Marketplace Management Update listings Track reviews Recommend listing improvements Monitor competitors Suggest pricing adjustments Assist with catalog organization Customer Support (light duty initially) Respond to customer messages Handle returns and refunds Answer product questions professionally Escalate technical issues when required Required Skills Amazon Seller Central eBay Seller Hub Product research Private label experience Amazon SEO Keyword research Listing optimization Competitor analysis Excel or Google Sheets Excellent written English Nice to Have Experience with: Helium 10 Jungle Scout Keepa DataDive SellerSprite AMZScout Alibaba sourcing Global Sources Shopify Canva ChatGPT or AI tools What Success Looks Like The successful candidate should be able to: Find products with genuine long-term potential—not just short-lived trends. Explain why a product is attractive using data. Identify opportunities to improve existing products. Build optimized listings that convert. Think like an owner and proactively recommend new ideas. How to Apply Please include: A brief introduction. Your experience with Amazon and eBay. Examples of products you researched and launched. Any brands you have helped grow. The tools you use for product research. A sample product opportunity analysis (if available). Your hourly rate. Your weekly availability. Please begin your proposal with the words "Blue Battery" so we know you have read the full job posting. Trial Project: Shortlisted candidates will complete a paid trial assignment. The trial will involve researching several EV aftermarket products and preparing a structured report covering: Market demand Competition Estimated margins Major competitors Recommended supplier search terms Opportunities for product differentiation Overall recommendation We are looking for someone interested in building a long-term working relationship as we grow our product catalog over the coming years.

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  • 3-6 months
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Competitive Analysis
Brand Research
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  • Last viewed by client:4 weeks ago
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About the client
Member since Dec 1, 2022
  • Canada
    Markham5:03 PM
  • $4.8K total spent
    10 hires, 1 active
  • 186 hours
  • Individual client

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