Retail & E-Commerce Expert

Mercor is hiring experienced Retail and E-commerce professionals to support high-impact projects with leading AI labs and research organizations. We are looking for professionals with proven experience in retail operations, category management, merchandising, supply chain, and marketplace/e-commerce strategy. This role involves contributing to the evaluation and refinement of advanced AI systems designed to replicate real-world workflows across retail and e-commerce environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and validate AI-generated category strategies, pricing tests, and promotional frameworks

• Provide structured feedback on merchandising, P&L ownership, vendor management, and inventory optimization

• Evaluate AI recommendations on marketplace growth, affiliate marketing, and ROI measurement

• Stress-test AI outputs on scenarios involving supply chain logistics, SKU rationalization, and omni-channel execution

• Tag 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 contexts

Ideal Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in retail, category management, merchandising, supply chain, or e-commerce operations

• Track record of owning P&L, leading vendor negotiations, and executing category/merchandising strategies

• Degree 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 skills

• Ability to deliver structured, actionable feedback on retail strategies and operational execution

Project Timeline

• Start Date: Immediate

• Duration: 1–2 months

• Commitment: Part-time (15–25 hours/week, with flexibility up to 40 hours/week)

Application & Onboarding Process

• Upload your resume

• AI interview: A short, 15-minute conversational session to understand your background, experience, and interest in the role

• If selected, next steps and onboarding details will follow within a few days

Apply today and leverage your retail and e-commerce expertise to help build the future of AI-driven commerce workflows!

We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.

Contract and Payment Terms

• You will be engaged as an independent contractor.
• This is a fully remote role that can be completed on your own schedule.
• Projects can be extended, shortened, or concluded early depending on needs and performance.
• Your work at Mercor will not involve access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institution.
• Payments are weekly on Stripe or Wise based on services rendered.
• Please note: We are unable to support H1-B or STEM OPT candidates at this time.

About Mercor

Mercor partners with leading AI labs and enterprises to train frontier models using human expertise. You will work on projects that focus on training and enhancing AI systems. You will be paid competitively, collaborate with leading researchers, and help shape the next generation of AI systems in your area of expertise.