Virtual Assistant (VA) for Online Product Research and Sourcing

Our Company is an Online retailer that specializes in 3rd party marketplaces. We are looking for someone who can handle doing research into new products that we can carry in our stores. No experience is necessary we want to train the right candidate!

Job Responsibilities:
Source new wholesale leads by using specific techniques (Training Provided)
Source new wholesale leads by analyzing competitors (Training Provided)
Expand existing product lines by reevaluating current wholesale clients (Training Provided)

Key Skills:
Strong computer skills, including a great working knowledge of Google Docs, Hangouts, Google Drive
Good english skills, including speaking and writing
Quick Learner, able to follow direction that is spoken and written
Able to work independently to complete tasks on time and efficiently

How I know you’re the right candidate
You have held Virtual Assistant jobs in the past and have favorable references or reviews
Your friends, family and employers describe you as committed to your job, trustworthy, and hardworking
You enjoy working on the computer and working remotely. It’s easy for you to work remotely and you have a space that you can work in that does not have distractions
Delivering projects on time and correctly is important to you

Job Breakdown
20-30 hours per week will be spent analyzing large lists of products for profitability. You will organize these profitable products based on key metrics provided to you. You will contact the manufacturers or distributors using company templates, and collect pricing information as available.
5-10 Hours per week spent evaluating existing wholesale catalogs for profitable products, or product opportunities

Other Details
This position is temporary to permanent. After 90 days the company will evaluate the position and the candidate to determine if there is a need for the position full time and if the candidate is the right person for the full time position
Candidate is expected to have their own computer with reliable internet connection. Software tools required include Google Chrome.
You will be provided with the software you need including access to Google Docs, and research software for chrome.
This position will pay weekly with a monthly salary of 15,000 PHP with paid holidays.
Paid vacation will be accrued after 90 days.

A test and interview will be required before an offer is made.

PLEASE RESPOND TO THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS WHEN YOU APPLY:
Please provide me a link to your onlinejobs profile
Where were you most recently employed, and why did you leave?
If you were made the manager at your last jobs, what would you have done differently?
What about your skills or experience makes you uniquely suited for this role? (Hint: Use the job description I originally provided and match it to your personal skills and experience)
Why should I hire you instead of the other applicants for this position?
What is your earliest start date?
How will this position contribute to your current goals or ambitions?
On a scale of 1-10 (one being BAD, 10 being GOOD) how do you feel about video conferencing? (hoping on a video call with me to discuss things)
What was your favorite position in your work history? Why? What ultimately made you leave?
How fast is your internet connection?
Do you have internet at home or do you go to a public location to do your work?
Do you plan to work for anyone else while you work for us?