Data Research Intern (DR Intern)

About Sugam AI

Sugam AI is an HRMS platform designed to simplify HR operations and employee management.

Role Details

• Position: Data Research Intern
• Team: Business Development
• Location: Remote
• Duration: 3–6 months
• Work Schedule: full-time/part-time and working hours
• Stipend: As per company Norms

Key Responsibilities

• Research companies, industries, and market segments to identify potential business opportunities for Sugam AI.
• Build and maintain structured company and prospect databases using spreadsheets or approved research tools.
• Collect and verify publicly available business information, such as company name, official website, industry, approximate employee size, location, and relevant business contact details where publicly available.
• Research HR teams, HR leaders, founders, and other relevant decision-makers using legitimate public sources.
• Conduct competitor and market research on HRMS, HRIS, ATS, payroll, and related HR technology solutions.
• Organize research findings into clear summaries, comparison sheets, and reports.
• Check data quality by removing duplicates, validating URLs, recording source links, and noting when information was last verified.
• Support lead segmentation and prioritization based on agreed criteria, such as company size, industry, geography, and potential fit.
• Follow privacy, confidentiality, and responsible data-handling practices; use approved sources and tools.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Business, Commerce, Economics, Statistics, Management, Computer Applications, or a related field; equivalent research experience is also welcome.
• Good online research, analytical thinking, and information-verification skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets, including sorting, filtering, formatting, and basic formulas.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate, well-organized records.
• Good written communication and ability to summarize findings clearly.
• Ability to manage tasks independently, meet timelines, and ask questions when information is unclear.

Good To Have

• Experience with market research, lead research, data cleaning, or competitor analysis.
• Familiarity with LinkedIn, company websites, business directories, and spreadsheet-based reporting.
• Basic understanding of HR operations, HRMS/HRIS, recruitment, payroll, or SaaS products.

Expected Deliverables

• A clean, source-linked company research database in the agreed format.
• Verified research records with duplicate checks and last-verified dates.
• Periodic summaries of market trends, competitor features, and potential customer segments.
• A brief weekly update covering completed work, findings, blockers, and next steps.

How Success Will Be Measured

• Accuracy and completeness of research records.
• Quality and reliability of sources.
• Timely completion of agreed research assignments.
• Clarity of insights and usefulness of reports to the business team.

What Will You Gain

• Practical exposure to market research, B2B SaaS, HR technology, data quality, competitor analysis, and research that supports business and product decisions.