Scale Army is looking for a Leads & Market Researcher to build comprehensive prospect databases targeting highly specialized market segments. You will play a crucial role in identifying untapped markets for a forward-thinking logistics company.
What You'll Do
- Identify and research point-of-sale platforms serving specific retail verticals with unique compliance requirements and industry-specific workflows.
- Research multi-level marketing companies and direct sales platforms where independent distributors manage side businesses, working part-time and handling inventory and customer relationships.
- Build databases of platforms catering to entrepreneurs running secondary income streams like party-plan companies and consultant-based businesses.
- Create comprehensive profiles of 10 prospects, including platform business models, seller demographics, shipping pain points, compliance requirements, and integration capabilities.
- Research emerging niches in specialty retail, regulated industries, and direct sales sectors to identify platforms that serve underserved merchant segments with complex shipping needs.
- Uncover platforms and marketplaces that don't appear in standard business directories using unconventional research methods.
- Verify platform specifications, merchant base characteristics, and shipping volume potential to ensure alignment with our client's specialized service capabilities.
What We're Looking For
- 3+ years of experience in market research, lead research, or business development.
- Exceptional ability to conduct deep-dive research using various online platforms, industry databases, and unconventional methods.
- Understanding of e-commerce ecosystems, marketplace structures, and challenges faced by part-time sellers and side-hustle entrepreneurs.
- Strong ability to assess market segments, evaluate platform viability, and identify patterns in niche retail sectors.
- Meticulous data collection and verification approach to ensure high-quality prospect information.
- Excellent written communication skills for creating detailed prospect profiles and research summaries.
- Experience with database management tools and CRM systems to organize and maintain prospect information.
Nice to Have
- Previous experience researching or working within boutique retail, direct sales, or side-hustle marketplaces.
- Familiarity with lesser-known e-commerce platforms, niche marketplaces, or specialized retail software solutions.
- Experience with data analysis tools to identify trends and patterns in market research.
- Existing connections or industry resources for accessing hard-to-find platform information.
Team & Environment
You will work on complex research projects that require creative problem-solving and strategic thinking, allowing you to become an expert in niche e-commerce markets and side-hustle retail ecosystems. This is a growth opportunity within a rapidly expanding company.
Work Mode
This is a fully-remote position open to candidates globally.
Scale Army is an equal opportunity employer.





