Gig
$5 - $10 per hour (negotiable based on experience)
10
Feb 17, 2025
I am looking for a highly skilled eCommerce product research expert to help me find, validate, and source winning, high-margin products for my Shopify and TikTok Shop business.
This role does not involve general VA tasks—your sole focus is finding the right product.
Responsibilities:
• Identify high-potential, scalable products
• Analyze TikTok and Meta trends to find products with proven demand
• Validate profit margins, supplier options, and fulfillment feasibility
• Find trustworthy suppliers through Alibaba, CJ Dropshipping, and private labeling options
Key Tasks (Product Research First, Everything Else Later):
• Find 10-15 winning product ideas per week that meet specific criteria
• Use TikTok Creative Center, Minea, AdSpy, and PPAds to analyze viral products
• Research competitors and top-performing ad creatives to understand what is selling and why
• Validate supplier pricing and minimum order quantities to ensure profitability after ads and fulfillment costs
• Source manufacturers via Alibaba, CJ Dropshipping, or direct factory contacts
• Provide structured weekly reports with data-driven insights
Additional Tasks (Once a Winning Product is Found):
• Fulfillment and logistics research (FBA, 3PL, direct shipping)
• Amazon, TikTok, and Meta PPC research to refine advertising strategy
Required Skills & Tools:
Product and Trend Research:
• Experience using Minea, PPAds, AdSpy, Dropship.io, and Ecomhunt to find viral products
• Proficiency with TikTok Creative Center and Meta Ad Library to analyze trending ads
Supplier and Manufacturer Sourcing:
• Ability to find high-quality suppliers on Alibaba, CJ Dropshipping, and private label factories
• Experience with minimum order quantity negotiation and pricing research to ensure profitability
Profit and Demand Validation:
• Strong skills in Google Sheets for tracking costs and margins
• Competitor analysis to determine what is selling well and why
Compensation & Workload:
• $5 - $10 per hour (negotiable based on experience)
• Part-time (10-20 hours per week) with performance-based bonuses
• Long-term role for the right candidate
How to Apply:
Please send:
1. Examples of previous product research reports with real data, not generic lists
2. Your experience using TikTok Creative Center, Minea, or other spy tools
3. A recent product you researched and why you thought it would sell
4. Your expected hourly rate
Looking forward to finding the right expert to join my team.