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Business Development Contractor at Mercor
posted 1 month agoBusiness 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
How to apply for this role
- Upload your resume — keep it up-to-date and in English. Mercor will auto-fill your profile from it.
- Complete the AI interview — a 15-minute conversation about your experience. Be ready to discuss specific projects and challenges you've solved.
- Submit your application — only about 20% of applicants finish all the steps, so completing yours puts you well ahead.