Business Development Contractor at Mercor

Business Development Contractor | $35–50/hr | Worldwide Remote

We are looking for a driven and communicative Business Development Contractor to identify companies with valuable operational data and build meaningful data-licensing partnerships. This is an external-facing role where you will engage directly with founders and business owners, lead discovery conversations, and guide opportunities from first contact through signed agreements.

If you thrive in fast-moving sales environments and enjoy building relationships with senior stakeholders, this role is a great fit.

Responsibilities

• Identify and reach out to prospective data partners through outbound outreach
• Lead discovery calls and clearly articulate the value of partnership opportunities
• Address partner questions around data use, privacy, security, and anonymization
• Manage the full sales cycle from initial outreach through deal closing
• Coordinate smooth partner onboarding in collaboration with internal teams

Requirements

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Proven experience in business development, partnerships, or B2B sales
• Confidence engaging with founders, executives, and senior business owners
• Availability to contribute up to 40 hours per week