Job Description

At ZoomInfo, we encourage creativity, value innovation, demand teamwork, expect accountability and cherish results. We value your take charge, take initiative, get stuff done attitude and will help you unlock your growth potential. One great choice can change everything. Thrive with us at ZoomInfo.


ZoomInfo values and encourages creativity, innovation, teamwork, accountability, and results. If you are someone who takes charge, takes initiative, and gets things done, we want to talk to you! We have lofty goals for the company, and we are looking for the right people to help us achieve them. We strive to constantly improve every aspect of the business and employ cutting-edge technologies and processes to delight our customers and rapidly increase revenues.

You will be responsible for researching and verifying data for ZoomInfo's industry-leading sales intelligence platform as the Research Specialist, reporting to the Team Lead, Research, based in Chennai. You will be in charge of collecting, analyzing, and managing company firmographics and executive contact data, as well as ensuring its accuracy and completeness.

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'll bring:

A seasoned research professional with

5+ years of experience in organic research

, specializing in company and executive profiling. Has successfully contributed as a

Subject Matter Expert, Mentor, Quality Coach, and Process Trainer

, with strong expertise in

data accuracy, quality assurance, team development, and stakeholder collaboration

. Demonstrates excellent

business acumen

,

communication and interpersonal skills

, and a proven ability to

work closely with cross-functional teams and onshore partners

to deliver high-quality, insightful outputs.

Core Roles & Responsibilities:

Organic Research & Profiling:

Conducted thorough research using LinkedIn, company websites, filings, and other public sources to build accurate company and executive profiles. Specialized in identifying leadership hierarchies, career movements, and company structures.

Quality Control & Subject Expertise:

Led quality assurance efforts, owning review processes and ensuring accuracy, consistency, and completeness in deliverables. Served as a subject matter expert for resolving complex research challenges and maintaining domain standards.

Mentoring & Training:

Mentored team members, provided feedback, and conducted structured training programs. Developed and maintained SOPs, research guidelines, and process documentation to support scalability and improve team productivity.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Worked closely with internal teams, cross-functional stakeholders, and onshore partners to understand business needs and align on deliverables. Acted as a bridge between operations and client-facing teams to ensure research goals were met.

Communication & Presentation Skills:

Known for clear communication, strong interpersonal engagement, and the ability to convey insights effectively through presentations and reports. Regularly interacted with leadership and stakeholders to provide research-driven recommendations.

Business Understanding:

Deep understanding of company classifications (size, ownership, industry, geography), executive levels, and corporate actions like M&A, spin-offs, and restructuring. Applied strong business acumen to connect research findings with broader market trends.

Work experience -

Minimum 5+ years of previous experience in a similar role.

Location -

Chennai

3 Days Work From Office Mandatory

Competencies:

Should have adequate Business Communication skills (written and oral Business English).

Experience working with spreadsheets, and the ability to analyze data tables and draw conclusions

Attention to detail and numeracy abilities



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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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ZoomInfo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, and does not discriminate based on protected status. We welcome all applicants and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of sex, race, age, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability status, religion, protected military or veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We also consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in accordance with legal requirements.





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