Market Research Manager

**Job Title**: Market Research Manager (Amazon/E-commerce)**Job Type**: Full-Time Contractor**Workplace**: Remote**Schedule**: Monday-Friday, EST/PST alignment**Compensation**: USD $1,500 - $2,000/month (DOE)**About HireHawk**:**About the Job**:Our client, a fast-scaling e-commerce company partnering with leading social media influencers, is seeking a Market Research Manager to lead product discovery and validation for Amazon-based consumer brands. You will be the first hire in a new influencer brand division—responsible for identifying profitable, evergreen product opportunities and ensuring that launches are backed by data-driven insights.This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, takes ownership of results, and applies rigorous analytical methods to uncover winning products. You’ll collaborate directly with a Los Angeles-based account manager, delivering insights that drive strategic product launches and long-term growth.**Core Responsibilities**:- Identify and validate 3-5 new evergreen product opportunities per month using Amazon and market research tools.- Conduct deep keyword analysis and trend forecasting to ensure products align with high-volume search terms.- Benchmark competitors on Amazon, highlighting gaps and white-space opportunities in parental and lifestyle niches.- Prepare clear, data-driven reports and dashboards that communicate findings with precision and confidence.- Collaborate weekly with the Omni-Channel Account Manager in Los Angeles to align research with influencer strategy.- Establish repeatable systems and SOPs for research that can scale to future influencer-led brand launches.- Monitor consumer trends beyond Amazon to anticipate product opportunities before competitors.- Validate compliance with Amazon TOS and identify potential IP or trademark conflicts before handoff.- Ensure product recommendations are grounded in objective research, not just influencer demand signals.- Deliver actionable insights quickly and consistently, balancing speed with data accuracy.**Requirements**:**Must-Haves for the Role**:- 3-5 years of proven experience in Amazon market research, with measurable results in identifying profitable products.- Proficiency with Jungle Scout (or equivalent tools like Helium 10, AMZScout) for product and keyword validation.- Strong understanding of the Amazon product lifecycle from concept validation to performance tracking.- Advanced ability to analyze consumer trends and high-traffic keyword data to forecast product success.- C1 English fluency in both written and spoken communication, with the ability to present insights clearly.- Experience working independently in a remote, results-driven environment.- High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in all reporting.**Nice-to-Haves for the Role**:- Prior experience in parenting, lifestyle, or consumer product niches.- Exposure to influencer-driven brand partnerships or social media-led e-commerce strategies.- Familiarity with multiple research tools (Helium 10, Brand Analytics, Google Trends, social listening).- Ability to create visual dashboards and executive-ready presentations (Excel, PowerPoint).- Spanish language skills or regional knowledge of LATAM markets.**Benefits**:**Compensation & Benefits**:- USD $1,500 - $2,000/month (DOE)- Access to a $200k+ perk marketplace with instant discounts on 150+ services- Access up to 50% of approved earnings before payday (no credit checks or fees)- On-time, in-currency pay- **What Happens After You Apply?**:- Instant AI interview link (~20 min)- Interview with a HireHawk RecruiterOur recruiters will assess your interview. If you're a potential fit, we'll coordinate a live interview with you.The AI interview is mandatory, and those who finish ASAP are more likely to be hired.