How are Toptal Desk Researchers different?

At Toptal, we thoroughly screen our Desk Researchers to ensure we only match you with talent of the highest caliber. Of the more than 200,000 people who apply to join the Toptal network each year, fewer than 3% make the cut. You’ll work with marketing experts (never generalized recruiters or HR reps) to understand your goals, technical needs, and team dynamics. The end result: expert vetted talent from our network, custom matched to fit your business needs.

Can I hire Desk Researchers in less than 48 hours through Toptal?

Depending on availability and how fast you can progress, you could start working with a Desk Researcher within 48 hours of signing up.

What is the no-risk trial period for Toptal Desk Researchers?

We make sure that each engagement between you and your Desk Researcher begins with a trial period of up to two weeks. This means that you have time to confirm the engagement will be successful. If you’re completely satisfied with the results, we’ll bill you for the time and continue the engagement for as long as you’d like. If you’re not completely satisfied, you won’t be billed. From there, we can either part ways, or we can provide you with another expert who may be a better fit and with whom we will begin a second, no-risk trial.

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Mauricio A. Alvarenga

Freelance Desk Researcher

United StatesToptal Member Since December 13, 2023

Mauricio, a seasoned marketing, sales, and business development professional, has driven impactful strategies, yielding a $1.4 million revenue increase. His leadership involves daily collaboration with executives, operational structuring, and managing a 20+ member sales team. Additionally, he has cultivated relationships, securing 40+ statewide contracts. Mauricio's results-driven approach and proven success in business development position him as a compelling candidate for any project.

Desk Research B2C Marketing + more

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Darshan Dave

Freelance Desk Researcher

United StatesToptal Member Since May 18, 2022

Darshan is a seasoned product management and marketing specialist, a strategy and transformation catalyst, and an innovation architect. He has executive experience with multiple industries, domains, startups, and enterprises, acting as a trusted advisor, mentor, and coach to CXO and its founders. Darshan is passionate about bringing concepts and strategies to life, simplifying complexity, harnessing innovation, leveraging digital CX and emerging tech, and leading global cross-functional teams.

Desk Research Product Marketing Marketing Strategy Lead Generation Growth Marketing Campaign Management Email Marketing Brand Marketing Customer Acquisition Social Media Marketing (SMM)Brand Strategy Copywriting Digital Media + more

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Gabriel Ignacio

Freelance Desk Researcher

CanadaToptal Member Since April 18, 2022

Gabriel is an entrepreneurial expert-generalist (polymath) with diverse experience and a reputation for getting things done. He has worked at global, regional, and C-suite levels as CEO and COO in four early-stage startups, two top global banks (RBC and Citi), and a multinational consumer packaged goods company (Nestlé). Gabriel is passionate about leveraging digital and account-based marketing, finance, entrepreneurship, and technology to make the world a better place for generations to come.

Desk Research Product Marketing Email Marketing On-page SEO Off-page SEO Brand Marketing Social Media Marketing (SMM)Search Engine Optimization (SEO)Search Engine Marketing (SEM)Google Ads Growth Marketing Lead Generation Keyword Research + more

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Fernanda Belchior

Freelance Desk Researcher

BrazilToptal Member Since October 6, 2022

Fernanda has 10+ years of experience in product marketing and marketing management. She specializes in developing market positioning for brands and products through data-oriented dashboards and competitive and social media analyses. She is also keen on working on go-to-market collateral and sales enablement, planning, and execution. Fernanda has proven expertise in driving efforts with public and analyst relations, CRM, inbound marketing, and events teams on product launch-related activities.

Desk Research Public Relations (PR)Market Intelligence + more

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Gambar Oruj

Freelance Desk Researcher

NetherlandsToptal Member Since May 10, 2023

Gambar is a seasoned digital marketing strategist bringing nearly a decade of experience from globally recognized institutions. He completed over 60 marketing strategies, from inception to execution, while leading diverse teams of researchers, UI/UX designers, SEO experts, Google Ads and Google Analytics professionals, and social media managers. Gambar also successfully guided teams of over 10 members to complete projects with substantial budgets exceeding 5,000,000 euros.

Desk Research Brand Strategy Omnichannel Marketing Business to Consumer (B2C)Customer Acquisition Performance Marketing + more

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Wasim Ullah

Freelance Desk Researcher

United Arab EmiratesToptal Member Since November 7, 2022

Wasim is a versatile growth and performance marketing specialist with 10+ years of experience creating a digital presence to generate millions in revenue for industries such as fintech, edtech, and consultancy. He is a data-driven marketer skilled in online advertising, search engine optimization, and analytics tools using sales funnels, data analysis, and automation. Wasim has worked for Fortune 500 companies to solve complex challenges and scaled startups to achieve their business goals.

Desk Research Search Engine Optimization (SEO)Marketing Analytics Growth Marketing Email Marketing Content Marketing Strategy Social Media Marketing (SMM)Lead Generation Marketing Strategy Social Media Management Content Creation Social Media Content Google Ads + more

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Felipe Garces

Freelance Desk Researcher

ColombiaToptal Member Since November 29, 2022

Felipe is a marketing and advertising professional with 20+ years of experience in service, general management, communication, marketing consulting, strategy design, creation of ad campaigns, and direct or relational marketing. Having worked on planning, statistics, research, public relations, and below-the-line advertising (BTL), Felipe is highly sensitive to consumers and brand management aptitudes and has a remarkable ability to design marketing plans according to the needs of a given brand.

Desk Research Search Engine Optimization (SEO)Business to Consumer (B2C)Growth Marketing Product Marketing Omnichannel Marketing + more

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The relationship with Toptal from the beginning has really paid off for us. We’re extremely happy with our talent, and hope that they’re happy too. We’re really trying to transform the way we do our jobs.

Eric Heisler

Digital Development Leader, Owens Corning

Toptal’s methodology gave me confidence that we had the best chance of getting an A-team brought together quickly.

Deron Triff

Co-founder, WaitWhat

I think the thing about Toptal is—like the name—it’s top talent, and that’s the kind of talent that I want to recruit as well.

Ginni Saraswati

Founder, Ginni Media

Toptal truly is a turnkey solution. The whole thing is packaged for you. Toptal supports everything for you end-to-end so you can just focus on your core business.

Ted Blosser

Co-founder, Workramp

For years, Toptal has been our ‘secret weapon’ for staying competitive in our industry.

Tony Wang

Co-founder and CEO, Adcrush

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A Toptal director of marketing will work with you to understand your goals, technical needs, and team dynamics.

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Within days, we'll introduce you to the right Desk Researcher for your project. Average time to match is under 24 hours.

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Work with your new Desk Researcher for a trial period (pay only if satisfied), ensuring they're the right fit before starting the engagement.

FAQs

How are Toptal Desk Researchers different?
At Toptal, we thoroughly screen our Desk Researchers to ensure we only match you with talent of the highest caliber. Of the more than 200,000 people who apply to join the Toptal network each year, fewer than 3% make the cut. You’ll work with marketing experts (never generalized recruiters or HR reps) to understand your goals, technical needs, and team dynamics. The end result: expert vetted talent from our network, custom matched to fit your business needs.
Can I hire Desk Researchers in less than 48 hours through Toptal?
Depending on availability and how fast you can progress, you could start working with a Desk Researcher within 48 hours of signing up.
What is the no-risk trial period for Toptal Desk Researchers?
We make sure that each engagement between you and your Desk Researcher begins with a trial period of up to two weeks. This means that you have time to confirm the engagement will be successful. If you’re completely satisfied with the results, we’ll bill you for the time and continue the engagement for as long as you’d like. If you’re not completely satisfied, you won’t be billed. From there, we can either part ways, or we can provide you with another expert who may be a better fit and with whom we will begin a second, no-risk trial.

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Choose the engagement type that suits your needs — hourly, part-time, or full-time — with the ability to change anytime.
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