Research Specialist III

zoominfo; Chennai District; Hybrid; INR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

ZoomInfo is seeking a Research Specialist III to research, verify, and update data for its sales intelligence platform. The role emphasizes accuracy, an eye for quality, and a drive to learn as we improve research processes to stay ahead of competitors.

The shift runs 1 PM IST to 10 PM IST, with hybrid work options. The candidate will collect firmographic data, verify executive contacts, ensure data integrity, and collaborate across teams to enhance the database.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 to 10 years of experience in a Data Research role.
• Excellent understanding of company size, structure and location, classification of companies (industry, ownership type and business).
• Experience identifying opportunities and implementing AI-driven automation to optimize data research and validation workflows.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Data Research: Collect and validate company firmographic data (size, industry, location).
• Executive Contact Data: Gather and verify executive names, titles, emails, and phone numbers.
• Data Integrity: Maintain high data quality and consistency standards.
• Adhere to standards: Follow research protocols, privacy laws, and confidentiality.
• Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams to improve the sales intelligence database.

Tools

Spreadsheets

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 ZoomInfo's 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 You'll 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

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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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