Research Specialist III

Insentapp; Chennai District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

ZoomInfo, Chennai, is seeking a Research Specialist III to lead data research, verify firmographic data, and update records in our sales intelligence platform. You will manage complex data sets with a focus on accuracy and policy compliance, while coordinating with product and sales teams.

The role requires 7–10 years of experience in data research, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently. A collaborative mindset and willingness to mentor juniors are highly valued.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in data research or related field.
• Strong understanding of firmographics, company size, location and ownership structures.
• Experience with AI-driven automation to optimize data research and validation workflows.
• Ability to set priorities and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent data analysis and numeracy skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research to collect and validate firmographic data such as company size, industry, and location.
• Gather and verify executive contact data including names, titles, emails, and phone numbers.
• Maintain high data quality and consistency through meticulous validation.
• Follow research protocols and privacy laws to protect confidentiality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve the sales intelligence database.

Skills

Data research

Data quality

Attention to detail

Independent work

Mentoring

Tools

Spreadsheets

AI automation

Job description

ZoomInfo is where careers accelerate. We move fast, think boldly, and empower you to do the best work of your life. You ll be surrounded by teammates who care deeply, challenge each other, and celebrate wins. With tools that amplify your impact and a culture that backs your ambition, you won t just contribute. You ll make things happen-fast.

About the role:

As a Research Specialist III You will be responsible for researching, verifying, and updating data for ZoomInfos industry-leading sales intelligence platform. The right candidate for this role has an engaging personality, an eye for quality, and a drive to learn with us as we continue to improve the top-quality research processes that keep ZoomInfo ahead of our competition.

Shift : 1 PM IST to 10 PM IST

What Youll Do:

• Data Research: Conduct thorough research to collect and validate company firmographic data, including details such as company size, industry classification, and location.
• Executive Contact Data: Gather and verify executive contact information, including names, titles, emails, and phone numbers, ensuring data accuracy
• Data Integrity: Maintain a high level of attention to detail to uphold data quality and consistency standards.
• Adhere to standards: Adhere to research protocols, privacy laws and maintain confidentiality to protect operations and ensure customer confidence
• Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to contribute to the improvement and growth of our sales intelligence database

What You Bring

• Minimum 7 to 10 years of previous experience in a Data Research role
• Excellent understanding of company size, structure and location, classification of companies (industry, ownership type and business) and good understanding of corporate actions like mergers, acquisitions and parent-subsidiary relationships
• Experience identifying opportunities and implementing AI-driven automation to optimize data research and validation workflows, improve efficiency, and enhance data quality while minimizing manual effort.
• Ability to establish priorities and work independently with little supervision
• Experience working with spreadsheets, and the ability to analyze data tables and draw conclusions
• Attention to detail and numeracy abilities
• Experience in mentoring and guiding junior team members, providing support and direction on day-to-day activities.
• Maintain a high level of accuracy while balancing changes in workload

About us:

ZoomInfo (NASDAQ: GTM) is the Go-To-Market Intelligence Platform that empowers businesses to grow faster with AI-ready insights, trusted data, and advanced automation. Its solutions provide more than 35,000 companies worldwide with a complete view of their customers, making every seller their best seller.

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