Product Hunter

Product Hunter – Job Description

A Product Hunter is responsible for discovering, researching, and evaluating potential products that have strong market demand, high profit potential, and low competition to list and sell on e-commerce platforms like Amazon, eBay, Shopify, Walmart, etc. The role involves deep market research, trend analysis, competitor evaluation, supplier sourcing, and reporting insights to management.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct market research to identify trending, high-demand products with profitable potential.
• Analyze competitor offerings, pricing, demand/supply data, and overall marketplace trends.
• Use product research tools (e.g., Helium 10, Jungle Scout, Keepa, etc.) to assess product viability.
• Evaluate profit margins, sales velocity, seasonality, and risk for each product idea.
• Prepare detailed reports and recommendations for product selection decisions.
• Identify and source suppliers — negotiate pricing, minimum order quantities (MOQs), and delivery terms (for roles involving sourcing).
• Collaborate with sourcing, listing, and operations teams to support product launches and supply chain processes.
• Monitor ongoing product performance after launch and recommend optimization strategies.
• Stay updated on marketplace policies, buyer behaviour, and competitive movements.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong analytical and research skills with attention to detail.
• Experience using digital research tools like Helium 10, Keepa, Jungle Scout, etc. (for Amazon/e-commerce).
• Ability to interpret data and translate insights into actionable recommendations.
• Good communication and reporting skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple product opportunities.
• Familiarity with e-commerce platforms (Amazon Seller Central, eBay, Shopify, Walmart) preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, or related field (often preferred).

Nice-to-Have / Bonus Skills

• Understanding of SEO, PPC basics, and listing optimization.
• Experience with supplier negotiations or international sourcing.
• Knowledge of logistics, compliance, and fulfillment models (FBA, FBM).

Example Titles Similar to Product Hunter

• Amazon Product Researcher
• E-commerce Product Research Specialist
• Product Sourcing Analyst
• Marketplace Product Specialist
• FBA Product Hunter
• Product Trend Analyst

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Rs50,000.00 - Rs70,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person