Part-Time E-commerce Research Associate

We are looking for motivated individuals to help us discover and evaluate products for our growing e-commerce marketplace.

As an E-commerce Research Associate, you will spend approximately 1–2 hours per day researching products, comparing market opportunities, reviewing pricing and competition, and helping our team identify products that could perform well on our platform.

This is a flexible remote opportunity suitable for students, freshers, freelancers, homemakers, professionals, and anyone interested in learning how e-commerce product research works.

What you'll do

• Research products across online marketplaces
• Identify products with promising demand and market potential
• Compare pricing, competition, quality, and product positioning
• Evaluate similar products and marketplace listings
• Collect and organize useful product information
• Help prepare product information for our marketplace
• Identify opportunities and trends in different product categories
• Share useful research findings with the team
• Follow Picksy's product research and marketplace guidelines

Who can apply

This opportunity is suitable for students, freshers, freelancers, homemakers, professionals, and anyone looking for flexible remote work.

No previous e-commerce experience is required. We value curiosity, attention to detail, consistency, basic internet research ability, communication skills, and willingness to learn.

Compensation

Compensation is based on completed work and approved product contributions. Product contributions that meet our quality and marketplace requirements may qualify for additional performance-based compensation.

All compensation terms, approval criteria, and responsibilities will be explained clearly before you begin.

Application Priority

We encourage applicants to learn more about Picksy and follow our official channels before applying.

Candidates who demonstrate genuine interest in Picksy by following our official channels may receive faster application review and priority consideration.

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Following our official channels does not guarantee selection. It simply helps us identify applicants who have taken the time to understand and engage with Picksy.

Why join us

• Flexible 1–2 hour daily schedule
• Remote opportunity
• No previous e-commerce experience required
• Learn practical product research skills
• Gain exposure to online marketplaces
• Performance-based earning potential
• Work with a growing e-commerce business
• Build practical business and research experience

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