E-commerce Specialist - Fully Remote

Mercor; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking an E-commerce Specialist to review AI strategies and provide feedback on retail operations. This fully remote role requires 3+ years of experience in e-commerce or related fields, strong analytical skills, and effective communication. The position offers flexible hours and a competitive pay range.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in retail, category management, merchandising, supply chain, or e-commerce operations.
• Track record of owning P&L and leading vendor negotiations.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review AI-generated category strategies and pricing tests.
• Provide feedback on merchandising and inventory optimization.
• Evaluate AI recommendations on marketplace growth and ROI.

Skills

Retail operations understanding

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, or a related field

MBA preferred

Tools

Shopify

Salesforce Commerce Cloud

Nielsen/IRI

Job description

Overview

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Base pay range

$35.00/hr - $100.00/hr

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 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 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

Requirements / Qualifications

Must-Have 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
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, or a related field (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

Engagement Details

• Start Date: Immediate
• Compensation: $40–$80 USD/hr, based on experience
• Contract Type: Independent contractor
• Schedule: Fully remote and asynchronous – flexible working hours
• Payment: Daily via Stripe Connect

Application Process

• Upload 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

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