Job Overview

You will become the go-to contact research specialist for a U.S.-based client who needs to build a database of CEO and business owner contact information across thousands of companies. In this role, you'll receive a list of company names and websites, and your mission is straightforward but critical: identify the right decision-maker (CEO or owner), find their first name, and secure their direct email address using a combination of research techniques and email-finding tools. This isn't just data entry—you'll be making judgment calls when information is hard to find, applying specific rules the client will teach you (like when to pivot to a general sales email after 10 minutes of searching), and building a working relationship with the client as they train you on their preferred methods and nuances. You'll start with a trial period where the client will work closely with you to ensure you understand their process, with the potential to take on additional responsibilities if the partnership goes well. If you're someone who enjoys investigative research, can follow detailed processes, and takes pride in accuracy and efficiency, this role offers the chance to become an essential part of the client's business development engine.

Client Overview
Our client is a growing company based in the United States that requires targeted business intelligence and contact research support. This role exists to build a comprehensive database of executive contact information across thousands of companies, enabling the client's outreach and business development initiatives. 

Schedule

• Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Eastern Time (with flexibility for initial trial period which may vary between full-time, 40 hours/week or part-time, 20 hours/week based on project needs)

Independent Contractor Perks:

• Permanent work-from-home
• Immediate hiring

Responsibilities

• Research and identify CEO or business owner contact information for a provided list of thousands of companies using company websites and online research methods
• Utilize email-finding software tools (such as Apollo, ZoomInfo, or similar platforms) to locate direct email addresses for identified executives
• Apply specific decision-making rules provided by the client (e.g., pivot to general sales contact information if individual contact cannot be located within 10 minutes)
• Maintain accurate records of contact information findings in the client's preferred format or database system
• Communicate regularly with the client during the onboarding and training period to clarify processes and confirm research approaches
• Flag challenges or patterns encountered during research and suggest process improvements when appropriate
• Meet productivity targets while maintaining high accuracy standards for contact information validation
• Adapt to evolving research guidelines and nuances as the client refines their contact acquisition strategy

Requirements

Essential Experience & Technical Skills:

• Proven experience conducting online research to identify business executives and their contact information
• Demonstrated proficiency with at least one email-finding or contact database tool (Apollo, ZoomInfo, Hunter.io, Lusha, or similar platforms)
• Comfortable navigating company websites, LinkedIn, and other business information sources to locate decision-maker details
• Strong attention to detail with ability to accurately capture and record contact information without errors

Behavioral & Situational Capabilities:

• Ability to follow detailed process guidelines and apply judgment-based rules when standard procedures don't yield results
• Responsiveness to training and feedback from the client, with ability to quickly integrate new instructions into daily workflow
• Demonstrated time management skills to meet research targets without sacrificing accuracy (e.g., knowing when to move on after 10 minutes per company)
• Professional written communication skills to provide status updates and flag issues to an offshore client stakeholder in real-time

Side Note

• This is a permanent work-from-home role under an Independent Contractor arrangement. Candidates must have their own computer and reliable internet connection, and are responsible for their own taxes and benefits. Professional hourly fees are established based on your performance in the application process.

Reminder

• Please follow the provided link to BruntWork’s Career Site to finish your initial application requirements, including the assessment questions, technical check, and voice recording. Submissions with all requirements fulfilled will receive priority review.