Dropshipping Product Research Specialist

🔎 Job Title

Dropshipping Product Research Specialist

✅ Core Responsibilities / Job Duties

• Conduct in-depth research to identify high-demand, low-competition products.
• Analyze trends using tools like Google Trends, TikTok, Amazon, and Shopify.
• Spy on competitors using software (e.g., AliShark, Minea, AdSpy).
• Monitor best-selling products across platforms like AliExpress, Temu, Amazon, eBay, Etsy, and TikTok Shop.
• Evaluate product potential based on:
• Profit margin
• Shipping time
• Supplier reliability
• Viral potential
• Create product reports with:
• Product images
• Supplier info
• Price comparisons
• Target audience
• Suggested selling price
• Identify winning niches and seasonal opportunities.
• Work with the marketing team to match products to suitable ad angles.
• Stay up to date with current dropshipping trends and winning stores.

🎓 Required Skills & Qualifications

• Proven experience in dropshipping product research (1-2 years minimum preferred)
• Strong understanding of eCommerce trends and consumer behavior
• Ability to analyze and interpret data to make decisions
• Excellent written communication for reporting and supplier contact
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently
• Knowledge of global marketplaces (AliExpress, CJ Dropshipping, Temu, etc.)

🛠️ Essential Software & Tools

These are tools they should be familiar with (or willing to learn quickly):

🔍 Product Research & Spying Tools

• Minea or AdSpy – for ad tracking and finding viral products
• AliShark, Sell The Trend, Dropship.io, or Niche Scraper
• PPSpy, Ecomhunt, or Turbo Ad Finder
• Koala Inspector or Commerce Inspector – to spy on Shopify stores

📊 Data & Trend Analysis

• Google Trends
• TikTok Creative Center
• Amazon Movers & Shakers
• eBay Watch Count

📋 Productivity & Reporting

• Google Sheets / Excel – to track and present findings
• Notion or Trello – for managing tasks and product lists
• Canva – to help format product presentation sheets

We're hiring a Product Research Specialist for our fast-growing dropshipping brand. Your job is to discover viral, top-selling products with high profit potential. You should know how to use product research tools like Minea, Sell The Trend, or Niche Scraper. If you've got an eye for trends and experience tracking viral TikTok products, you're who we want. Experience in Shopify, AliExpress, preferred. Wages will increase with growth. We would also look at Product Research Specialist to become team lead with wage increase based on growth.