Sales and Business Development Expert

micro1 Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 69,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

micro1 Inc. is seeking a Sales and Business Development Expert to remotely collaborate on training and evaluating AI models. You will apply your sales expertise to shape how models learn, reason, and perform, with no AI background required beyond domain knowledge.

This contractor role suits professionals with diverse sales experience who excel in written and verbal communication. You will assess AI interview scenarios, provide structured feedback, and help refine evaluation guidelines while

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of hands-on sales and business development experience across sectors or markets.
• Versatility in prospecting, relationship-building, and deal execution.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with attention to clarity.
• Experience evaluating interviews or assessments is a plus.
• Ability to provide structured feedback and actionable recommendations.
• Adaptability to new tools/workflows in a remote setting.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving, with openness to new tech.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate AI interview models by responding to scenario-based sales questions.
• Provide detailed feedback on AI-generated questions and answers for relevance and realism.
• Simulate authentic sales conversations with AI models across industries and deal types.
• Document observations on AI performance and highlight strengths/areas for improvement.
• Offer insights on sales best practices, objection handling, lead qualification, relationship management, and closing.
• Contribute to refinement of project guidelines and evaluation standards from a sales expert’s perspective.
• Participate in project discussions and knowledge sharing with other experts.

Skills

Sales experience

Business development

Prospecting

Relationship building

Deal execution

Written and verbal communication

Feedback/guidance

Remote work adaptability

Critical thinking

Open to emerging technologies

Job description

Role Title: Sales and Business Development Expert

Role Type: Contractor

Location: Remote

micro1 is engaging Sales and Business Development Experts to collaborate on an internal project focused on the training and evaluation of AI models. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters. This opportunity is ideal for professionals experienced in diverse sales environments, who are passionate about leveraging their insights to improve technology-driven solutions, and who excel in both written and verbal communication.

Scope of Work

1. Evaluate and assess AI interview models by responding to scenario-based questions related to sales and business development.
2. Provide detailed, constructive feedback on the relevance, accuracy, and realism of AI-generated questions and answers.
3. Simulate authentic sales and business development conversations with AI models across a variety of industries and deal types.
4. Document observations regarding AI performance, highlighting strengths and areas for further improvement.
5. Offer insights on sales best practices, objection handling, lead qualification, relationship management, and closing strategies.
6. Contribute to the refinement of project guidelines and evaluation standards from a sales expert’s perspective.
7. Participate in project discussions and knowledge sharing with other subject matter experts as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Minimum three years of hands-on experience in sales and business development roles spanning multiple sectors or markets.
2. Demonstrated versatility in approaches to prospecting, relationship-building, and deal execution.
3. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a keen eye for detail and clarity.
4. Experience with analyzing and critiquing interview or assessment processes is a strong advantage.
5. Comfort with providing structured feedback and actionable recommendations.
6. Ability to adapt quickly to new tools or workflows in a remote setting.
7. Strong critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities, with an openness to emerging technologies.