E-Commerce Virtual Assistant (VA) Intern

We are seeking an E-Commerce Research & Operations Intern to support various aspects of product research, market and competitor analysis, and daily e-commerce operations. This position is ideal for individuals who are detail-oriented, highly research-focused, and eager to gain hands-on experience in e-commerce and online business development. The role involves working closely with product data, analyzing market trends, and assisting in operational tasks to help drive business growth.

Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct thorough online research on products, brands, markets, and competitors.
- Compare product specifications, pricing, quality, and market positioning to identify opportunities.
- Collect, organize, and maintain product and business information from diverse online sources.
- Identify and evaluate potential businesses, vendors, and commercial partners for collaboration.
- Update and manage product research databases using Excel or Google Sheets.
- Analyze competitor catalogs, pricing strategies, promotional offers, and market positioning.
- Support product research and evaluation for new e-commerce initiatives.
- Assist in gathering product samples, specifications, quotations, and other relevant business data as needed.
- Research current e-commerce trends to identify emerging opportunities.
- Help with product listing research and content preparation for platforms such as Amazon, Daraz, Shopify, and Noon.
- Prepare basic research reports and presentations for management review.
- Provide support for other e-commerce and business research activities as assigned.

Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Computer Science, Commerce, or a related field is mandatory.
- Basic understanding of e-commerce and online business models.
- Strong internet research and data collection skills.
- Proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets for data organization and analysis.
- Ability to accurately compare and manage large volumes of information.
- Familiarity with e-commerce platforms such as Amazon, Daraz, Shopify, Noon, Alibaba, or Google is advantageous.
- Between 3 to 6 months of experience or internship in e-commerce, market research, business research, or a related area.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow structured research methodologies.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while meeting deadlines.
- Eagerness to learn and take on new research challenges.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits:
- Opportunity to develop skills in e-commerce product research, market and competitor analysis, and product evaluation.
- Gain experience in commercial research, product sourcing, pricing analysis, and marketplace research.
- Hands-on exposure to managing data using Excel and Google Sheets.
- Work in a dynamic environment with real-world e-commerce operations.
- This is a full-time internship position with a monthly stipend ranging from Rs30,000 to Rs90,000.
- The role requires in-person attendance at the workplace.

This internship offers a valuable chance to build foundational skills in e-commerce research and operations, preparing candidates for future roles in online business development and market analysis.