Introduction to Mercor

Ever wondered what it takes to truly bridge the gap between groundbreaking AI and the real-world needs of clients? Mercor, a trailblazing company connecting top-tier creative and technical minds with leading AI research labs, is seeking an outstanding Technical Sales Consultant. We're based in San Francisco, but our vision is global, backed by an incredible list of investors like Benchmark, General Catalyst, and even luminaries such as Peter Thiel and Jack Dorsey. If you possess a keen understanding of sales engineering and love dissecting what makes a technical solution truly shine, then this fully remote, worldwide opportunity might be your next big step.

Overview

As a Technical Sales Consultant at Mercor, you won't just be selling; you'll be shaping the very benchmarks for sales engineering excellence. This contract role, welcoming talent from any corner of the world, involves meticulously designing criteria and evaluating both AI-generated and human sales engineering deliverables. Your critical eye and consistent, evidence-based judgment will be crucial in ensuring that all assessments are fair, reproducible, and defensible. You'll also actively integrate feedback from senior reviewers, constantly refining your approach to maintain the highest standards. This is a fully remote position available globally.

Key Responsibilities

Design precise, task-specific grading criteria for real-world pre-sales and solutions-engineering deliverables.
Score AI-generated and human work samples against these criteria, providing detailed justifications for every evaluation.
Apply consistent, evidence-based judgment ensuring all scores are reproducible and defensible.
Actively incorporate structured feedback from senior reviewers, iterating quickly on your work and methodologies.

Requirements

You should bring at least 4+ years of relevant experience in roles such as Sales Engineer, Solutions Engineer, Solutions Consultant, Pre-Sales Consultant, or Technical Sales Consultant.
Demonstrate profound fluency in the core aspects of pre-sales craft, including leading technical discovery sessions and adeptly translating customer requirements into viable product solutions.
Proven ability to deliver tailored product demonstrations that resonate with client needs, effectively handle technical objections, and skillfully support proofs of concept.
A keen eye for evaluating product fit and assessing technical feasibility is essential for success in this position.

What You'll Gain

An exceptional hourly compensation of $100 to $150 per hour, reflecting your high-level expertise.
The flexibility and freedom of a fully remote, worldwide contract position, allowing you to work from wherever you thrive.
The chance to significantly impact how elite technical talent is evaluated and connected with leading AI research labs.
Exposure to cutting-edge AI technologies and the satisfaction of contributing to groundbreaking advancements in the field.
A collaborative environment where your expertise is valued, and continuous learning is encouraged.