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Role overview We need a fluent Mandarin Chinese researcher to map retailers and distributors of communication intercoms and to build concise brand dossiers. You will find, verify, and document market contacts, and summarise key facts on 4–5 target brands and their products. Key responsibilities Identify retailers, distributors, and major resellers for communication intercoms in Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. Capture company details: legal name, website, store links (Tmall, JD, Taobao, Alibaba), address, region, contact person, job title, email, phone, WeChat, and product focus. Research 4–5 named brands and create short dossiers covering product ranges, flagship models, specs, price positioning, tech features, certifications, warranty, and sales channels. Validate information by Chinese-language web search and light outreach by phone or WeChat where needed. Record sources for every data point and keep a clean, deduplicated spreadsheet. Provide a short written summary of insights and recommendations. Deliverables A structured Excel or Google Sheets database of retailers and distributors with complete contact fields and source links. Brand dossiers for 4–5 brands, c. 2–3 pages each, with product matrices and indicative pricing where public. A 1–2 page summary of findings, gaps, and next steps. Required skills and experience Native or near-native Mandarin Chinese, strong written and spoken English. Proven experience in B2B desk research, supplier mapping, or market scans. Confident using Chinese platforms: Baidu, WeChat Official Accounts, Douyin, Xiaohongshu, Tmall, JD, Alibaba, and business registries such as Qichacha or Tianyancha. Comfortable with quick phone or WeChat outreach to verify details. Strong Excel or Google Sheets skills and clear documentation habits. High attention to detail and ability to cite sources consistently. Nice to have Knowledge of motorcycle helmet intercoms or consumer electronics. Ability to read Traditional Chinese. Prior work summarising technical product specs. Ways of working Remote, independent research with weekly check-ins. Strict confidentiality and data protection compliance. Output format and templates provided at kickoff.