AI Sales & Marketing Data Specialist at Mercor

AI Sales & Marketing Data Specialist | $90k–$200k/year | Remote in US

Mercor is partnering with a leading AI research organization to engage professionals with advanced expertise in sales and marketing for a full-time opportunity focused on enhancing next-generation AI systems. Apply your experience in customer engagement, sales operations, and marketing strategy to refine and train sophisticated AI models that will shape the future of business intelligence.

Role Overview

As an AI Sales and Marketing Data Specialist, you will use your real-world business expertise to help train cutting-edge AI systems. Your insights will ensure AI models accurately understand and respond to complex sales and marketing scenarios, empowering organizations to make smarter, data-driven decisions. This position is ideal for professionals who thrive at the intersection of technology, data, and commerce.

Key Responsibilities

• Annotate and label data for sales and marketing projects using proprietary tools, ensuring exceptional accuracy and contextual relevance
• Deliver curated datasets that reflect real-world scenarios in sales strategy, marketing execution, and customer engagement
• Collaborate with technical teams to improve annotation workflows and develop efficient labeling systems for complex business data
• Support the training and evaluation of AI models through data selection, analysis, and refinement
• Adapt to evolving task guidelines while maintaining precision and professional judgment in fast-changing environments
• Apply analytical reasoning to identify and solve complex sales and marketing challenges that enhance model performance

Ideal Qualifications

• Proven professional experience in sales, marketing, or related roles such as sales manager, marketing strategist, or sales representative in wholesale or retail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong command of professional English
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and analytical abilities
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and deliver consistent results under limited supervision
• Deep interest in the intersection of technology, innovation, and commercial strategy

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications or formal training in sales or marketing (e.g., sales management certification, marketing accreditation)
• Experience mentoring or training others in sales or marketing best practices
• Familiarity with AI, data annotation, or model training processes
• Comfort participating in recorded sessions for data collection or evaluation purposes

Work Environment

This role may be performed in-person at our Palo Alto, CA office (5 days per week) or fully remote for highly motivated professionals.

• U.S.-based applicants must reside outside of Wyoming and Illinois
• Initial training period operates 9:00am–5:30pm PST for two weeks, followed by local timezone alignment
• A reliable computer (Chromebook, Mac with macOS 11+, or Windows 10+) and smartphone are required for all remote candidates
• Visa sponsorship is not available

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive pay ranging from $90,000 to $200,000 annually for U.S.-based professionals, depending on experience and location
• Specific benefits may vary; depending on your location, you may be eligible for comprehensive medical coverage

Application Process

• Submit your resume or CV
• Participate in a 20-minute introductory interview to discuss your background and qualifications
• Successful candidates will move forward to a 15-minute follow-up call with the recruiting team
• Technical discussion focused on your sales and marketing expertise
• Complete a take-home data annotation challenge
• Conclude with a meet-and-greet with the team

About Mercor

Mercor is based in San Francisco, CA and specializes in recruiting experts for top AI labs. Our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.