Data Research Specialist

Data Research Specialist

• Location: Hybrid (Remote + In-person at WeWork in Austin, TX)
• Pay: $18/hour
• Schedule: 20 hours/week
• Contract Length: 3 months (with potential to transition into a full-time Sales Development Representative (SDR) role)

About Pepper

• Pepper is a leading eCommerce platform designed to be the growth engine for independent food distributors. Our platform delivers a best-in-class shopping experience for food service, convenience stores, and other marketplaces. We offer a suite of AI-powered tools for distributor sales representatives and customers to grow market share.

• In May 2024, Pepper secured $30 million in Series B funding led by ICONIQ Growth, with continued participation from existing partners at Index Ventures, Greylock, Imaginary, and Harmony Partners. This significant investment underscores our commitment to empowering independent foodservice distributors and fostering a more resilient and sustainable food ecosystem.

About the Role

• We are seeking a motivated Data Research Specialist based in Austin, Texas, to join our team on a part-time basis. In this hybrid role, you’ll play a critical role in maintaining and enhancing our CRM data while researching key accounts and contacts to support our sales team. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in data management and prospecting, with a clear pathway to grow into a full-time Sales Development Representative (SDR) role.

What You’ll Do

• Research, enrich, and score company and contact data using tools like Apollo, Google Sheets, LinkedIn, and company websites.
• Clean and maintain our CRM by identifying and correcting incomplete or inaccurate data.
• Analyze data points in a structured format (rows and columns) to identify missing information and inconsistencies.
• Collaborate with the sales and RevOps teams to ensure accounts are prioritized effectively.
• Reach and exceed your weekly personal lead enhancement targets.
• Develop an in-depth understanding of the food distribution industry including structure, supply chain, and segmentation.
• Collaborate with colleagues on shared projects and group targets.
• Work 20 hours per week, splitting time between remote work and in-person collaboration at WeWork in Austin, TX.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong organizational and research skills with the ability to work efficiently and accurately.
• Familiarity with Google Sheets (basic formulas, sorting, filtering) and comfort navigating LinkedIn and websites to find data points.
• Ability to think critically about data and organize information in a structured, logical manner.
• A team player who is curious, adaptable, and motivated to learn.
• Based in Austin, TX, with availability to work 20 hours/week in a hybrid remote/in-person model.

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in pursuing a career in sales, RevOps, or a related field.
• Some experience with CRM tools (e.g., HubSpot, Salesforce) is a plus but not required.
• Recent graduates or students interested in gaining hands-on experience in tech and data research.

What We Offer

• Hybrid work environment for flexibility and collaboration.
• Opportunity to gain foundational experience in data research and sales support.
• Clear pathway to a full-time Sales Development Representative (SDR) role upon successful completion of the 3-month contract.