From department stores and restaurants to online shopping and bank visits, no two mystery shopping opportunities are the same. While business might not be the first thing that comes to mind when imagining the popular holiday destination of Devon, there are plenty of mystery shopper opportunities that you can get involved with if you're visiting or living in the area.

As a mystery shopper, you’ll be tasked with helping brands to better understand the experience that their customers receive. It’s fun, it’s flexible, it pays, and you’ll be helping popular brands improve the way they operate.

How to become a mystery shopper in Devon

We’re looking for mystery shoppers across Devon, so wherever you’re based, there's plenty of opportunities for you to get involved in. 

It’s super simple to register to become a mystery shopper with us, you’ll just need to be 18 years or older, own a smartphone, and have regular access to the internet. Once you’ve provided us with a few basic details, we’ll get you registered, and you’ll be able to see available tasks in your area. Simple! There’s no requirement to travel long distances either. You can stay close to where you’re based or work from home with our range of online mystery shopper tasks.

And there’s no need to worry if you don’t have any experience. We’ll provide you with a thorough briefing process, helpful training videos and detailed instructions for each project you choose to undertake.

Why should you become a mystery shopper in Devon?

There are so many benefits to working as a mystery shopper. From earning extra income to gaining new experiences, what’s not to love?

Let’s take a deeper look at a few of the benefits that mystery shopping offers.

Earn income on the side

If you’re looking for a way to earn extra income whilst having fun, mystery shopping could be just what you’re after. You’ll be getting paid to browse through shops, make purchases, ask questions, visit a website or make a phone call. 

It’s an easy way to earn some extra cash whilst doing something that's both enjoyable and worthwhile. So, if you have a passion for shopping and would love to share your thoughts on how your favourite brands could improve, then mystery shopping is the perfect side hustle for you.

Work when it suits you

Mystery shopping in Devon isn’t a 9-5 job — it’s totally flexible. If you have another job that you need to fit around, that can easily be done. Or maybe you’re a student who needs to work around a busy college/university schedule, that’s not a problem. 

With Ipsos, you’ll be able to choose when and where you work in Devon. Early morning tasks, afternoon tasks or evening work, you can choose which ones you undertake. Mystery shopping can easily fit around even the busiest of schedules. 

Unique experiences

Looking for a way to earn money that is full of variety? No two days are the same with mystery shopping, and there are so many unique experiences to be had. Whether you’re browsing through busy boutique stores or enjoying a meal as part of a mystery dining job, you’ll never find yourself bored!

But instead of simply sauntering through shops and picking up what you need, this time you’ll be gaining a fresh perspective on how businesses operate and where there are areas for improvement. Plus, your insights will help to drive changes to improve the business, which certainly feels rewarding.

What qualifications do you need to be a mystery shopper in Devon?

There are no specific qualifications needed to be a mystery shopper in Devon. You’ll just need some basic digital skills and proficient English language abilities. However, there are a few key qualities that can help you to become an effective mystery shopper:

• Attention to detail — having good attention to detail is key when it comes to mystery shopping. You’ll need to look out for the little details that others might miss. The more insight you can provide, the better.

• Honesty — as a mystery shopper, you’ll need to provide honest feedback to help businesses to improve. You'll need to honestly and accurately report back on your experience.

• Reliability — we’ll need to rely on you to follow the instructions of the task carefully. You’ll also need to stick to our deadlines and carry out the task at the date and time that has been assigned to you. We’ll ask you to answer questions about your experience no more than 12 hours after completion of the task, so you’ll need to be good with deadlines.

What type of mystery shopping assignments do we offer in Devon?

There are so many different types of mystery shopping assignments in Devon for you to get involved with.

You could be browsing department stores and retail shops, visiting a bank branch, or even enjoying a mouthwatering meal. Or, you could be making purchases online, having deliveries arrive at your house or booking tickets over the phone.

Whether you’re carrying out a mystery shopping task from the comfort of your own home or visiting the location of a physical branch, there is such a wide range of tasks for you to get involved in. And you don’t need to just stick with one sector. You can pick and choose which assignments you’d like to complete.

Why IPSOS?

Here at Ipsos, we make things simple. We provide you with all the instructions, briefs and training videos to get you started. You won’t need to fill in countless registration forms, we only need a few basic details, and then you’ll be ready to start taking on assignments.

We offer a variety of different mystery shopping opportunities, so you’ll never get bored. New assignments get added each day, and you can register for as many as you would like. And whenever you have questions or need a little extra support, our response team is on hand to give you advice. 

Plus, our mystery shopping opportunities are super flexible. You can pick assignments that will work around your schedule, and you can pick the location too. There’s no need to travel miles to reach a certain location, and many of our mystery shopping opportunities can even be carried out from your sofa!

If you’d like more information on how it all works, take a look at our helpful FAQs or get in touch with our friendly team.