Company Introduction
Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark , General Catalyst , Peter Thiel , Adam D'Angelo , Larry Summers , and Jack Dorsey .
Role Overview
- Position : Retail and E-commerce Professional – Independent Contractor, Remote
- Commitment : 15–25 hours / week, flexible up to 40 hours / week
- Duration : 1–2 months
- Support high-impact projects with leading AI labs. Contribute to evaluating and refining AI systems for retail and e-commerce.
Responsibilities
Review AI-generated category strategies, pricing tests, and promotional frameworksProvide structured feedback on merchandising, P&L ownership, vendor management, and inventory optimizationEvaluate AI recommendations on marketplace growth, affiliate marketing, and ROI measurementStress-test AI outputs on supply chain logistics, SKU rationalization, and omni-channel executionTag and organize content by retail function (category management, merchandising, e-commerce operations, supply chain)Support benchmarking to assess AI capabilities in retail and e-commerce contextsRequirements / Qualifications
Must-Have Qualifications
3+ years of experience in retail, category management, merchandising, supply chain, or e-commerce operationsTrack record of owning P&L, leading vendor negotiations, and executing category / merchandising strategiesDegree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, or a related field (Bachelor's minimum; MBA preferred)Familiarity with tools and data sources used in retail operations (Shopify, Salesforce Commerce Cloud, Mintel, Nielsen / IRI, 84.51°, or equivalent)Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skillsAbility to deliver structured, actionable feedback on retail strategies and operational executionEngagement Details
Start Date : ImmediateCompensation : $40–$80 USD / hr, competitive hourly rate based on experienceContract Type : Independent contractorSchedule : Fully remote and asynchronous – flexible working hoursPayment : Daily via Stripe ConnectApplication Process
Upload resumeAI interview : A short, 15-minute conversational session to understand your background, experience, and interest in the roleIf selected, next steps and onboarding details will follow within a few daysApply through Mercor to shape frontier AI research.
Skills Required
iri, Vendor Management, Shopify, Affiliate Marketing, mintel, Merchandising, Supply Chain Logistics, nielsen, Sku Rationalization, Category Management, inventory optimization