Growth Associate
As a Growth Associate, you will connect AI companies with specialized experts, driving revenue and shaping the future of AI. This role involves sourcing, recruiting, and building relationships with professionals across various industries.
About the job
About the Role
As a Growth Associate, you’ll connect leading AI companies with the specialized experts they need—from engineers to medical professionals—to train and evaluate cutting-edge models. Your work will directly drive millions in revenue and shape the future of AI.
What You’ll Do
- Source & Recruit Experts: Use platforms like LinkedIn Recruiter and Sales Navigator to find, vet, and recruit top professionals across multiple industries.
- Scale Sourcing Channels: Discover and experiment with new sourcing channels to expand reach and attract diverse talent.
- Build Relationships: Engage and maintain strong connections with experts to ensure long-term collaboration.
- Manage Talent Pipelines: Oversee multiple recruiting and sourcing pipelines to deliver qualified experts at scale.
- Collaborate Across Teams: Partner with Project Managers, Product, and Engineering to improve sourcing workflows and deliver high-quality results.
- Drive Growth: Your recruiting and sourcing efforts will be a core driver of Mercor’s rapid expansion.
What We’re Looking For
- 1-2 years of prior experience in lead generation, outbound sales, or recruiting
- Strong familiarity with LinkedIn Recruiter / Sales Navigator and other sourcing tools
- Comfortable driving high conversion rates and managing funnels effectively
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- A track record of thriving in fast-paced, results-driven environments (startups, consulting, finance, or similar).
- A motivated, goal-oriented mindset with the resilience to meet ambitious targets.
Benefits
- Bi-annual performance bonus structure
- Generous equity grant vested over 4 years
- Up to $15k Relocation bonus
- $10K proximity bonus (if you live within 0.5 miles of our office)
- $1.5K monthly stipend for meals
- Free Equinox membership
- $200 monthly laundry reimbursement
- $200 monthly personal wellness reimbursement
- Health, Dental, Vision insurance
Skills
LinkedIn Recruiter, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Lead Generation, Outbound Sales, Recruiting, Communication, Relationship-Building
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